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Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

August 24, 2023

Topography of the genome influences where cancer mutations thrive, study shows

Researchers have uncovered a connection between the topography of the human genome and the presence of mutations in human cancer. Certain regions of the genome, which exhibit unique features, act as hotspots for the accumulation of mutations. Full Story


A 6-step Roadmap to Diversify Faculty Hiring in Biomedical Engineering

August 14, 2023

A 6-step Roadmap to Diversify Faculty Hiring in Biomedical Engineering

Researchers from 16 top engineering programs in the nation, including bioengineers at UC San Diego, have established a roadmap for hiring diverse faculty members into biomedical engineering departments. Full Story


Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Can Detect Tumor DNA

August 10, 2023

Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Can Detect Tumor DNA

Pushing into a new chapter of technologically advanced biological sensors, UC San Diego bioengineers and colleagues across campous and in Australia have engineered bacteria that can detect the presence of tumor DNA in a live organism. Full Story