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Scientists Slow Aging by Engineering Longevity in Cells

April 27, 2023

Scientists Slow Aging by Engineering Longevity in Cells

Researchers have developed a biosynthetic “clock” that keeps cells from reaching normal levels of deterioration related to aging. They engineered a gene oscillator that switches between the two normal paths of aging, slowing cell degeneration and setting a record for life extension. Full Story

This student organization builds neurotechnology devices

April 18, 2023

This student organization builds neurotechnology devices

UC San Diego students will present three projects at an event that will bring together teams for five University of California campuses April 29 at UCLA. The neuro-tech conference  is organized by student organizations at UC San Diego, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz and UC Davis.   Full Story

Commercial-scale Biomanufactured Melatonin is Here

April 11, 2023

Commercial-scale Biomanufactured Melatonin is Here

For the first time, large amounts of melatonin are being made by bacteria. Engineered E. coli are feeding on glucose and churning out melatonin, the hormone that controls circadian rhythms. This mode of manufacturing is growing thanks in part to bioengineering advances made at UC San Diego. Full Story

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