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September 8, 2025
Non-hormonal Biomaterial Could Help Combat Vaginal Changes Associated with Menopause
A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego. The results, published in Advanced Materials, could pave the way for a hormone-free treatment that alleviates vaginal dryness and pain caused by genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which negatively impacts quality of life for millions of women. Full Story

September 5, 2025
Interdisciplinary Teams Win Three Data Storage Awards from Western Digital
Researchers from UC San Diego received three Western Digital Petabyte Innovation Quest (Peak) awards for pursuing innovative data storage projects. The research teams were each awarded 1.2 petabytes of data storage — that’s more than a million gigabytes — to advance fusion energy; spatial genomics; and preserve cultural heritage sites in 3D. Full Story
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July 25, 2025
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of UC San Diego Bioengineering Pioneer David Gough
UC San Diego bioengineering professor David Gough devoted nearly half a century to a singular big-picture goal: improving the day-to-day experiences and the outlook on life of people with diabetes. He was particularly interested in helping people who needed to give themselves daily finger pricks in order to manage their blood sugar levels. Full Story