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Closing the RNA Loop Holds Promise for More Stable, Effective RNA Therapies

August 26, 2024

Closing the RNA Loop Holds Promise for More Stable, Effective RNA Therapies

New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting therapies, shows a study by UC San Diego researchers. The advance holds promise for a range of diseases, offering a more enduring alternative to existing RNA therapies, which often suffer from short-lived effectiveness in the body.   Full Story


Simulations from Atom to Organ Reveal Novel Treatment Mechanisms for Heart Failure

August 19, 2024

Simulations from Atom to Organ Reveal Novel Treatment Mechanisms for Heart Failure

A team of researchers from UC San Diego has developed the first multiscale computational model to simulate the therapeutic mechanisms of a drug candidate for heart failure from the atomic level to the organ system scale. Full Story


18 New Endowed Chairs Created at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

August 6, 2024

18 New Endowed Chairs Created at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

The UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering has created 18 new endowed chairs, empowering a world-class cohort of faculty to explore new and innovative research directions. These endowed chairs have been made possible through the generous and visionary philanthropy of Irwin and Joan Jacobs. Full Story