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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

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
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