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12/21/2009

Microcephaly Genes Associated with Human Brain Size

A group of Norwegian and American researchers have shown that common variations in genes associated with microcephaly – a neuro-developmental disorder in which brain si...More...


12/17/2009

Researchers Identify New Gene Linked to Congenital Heart Defects

Researchers from the UC San Diego, School of Medicine and colleagues have identified a new gene, ETS-1, that is linked to human congenital heart defects. The landmark study, r...More...


12/16/2009

Santa Visits UC San Diego Medical Center's Infant Special Care Center

Some patients will be going Ho! HO! HO! home for the holidays! With a full, white beard and a round bowl of a belly, Santa Claus made a special, early visit to the Infant Spe...More...


12/15/2009

Evolution of Brain Surgery to Destroy Rogue Blood Vessels

Over three decades, a world-recognized medical team at UC San Diego Medical Center has spurred the evolution of a complex surgery to destroy dangerous clusters of arteries and...More...


12/14/2009

Scientists Uncover Protective Mechanism Against Liver Cancer

A team of scientists from the UC San Diego School of Medicine and Osaka University in Japan have identified a protein switch that helps prevent liver damage, including inflamm...More...

 

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