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05/03/2021
March 04, 2021
Scripps Research scientist Evert Njomen awarded prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship The Hanna H. Gray Fellowship supports early career life s...
02/03/2021
February 17, 2021
In Memoriam: Ralph A. Reisfeld, PhD (1926-2020) February 17, 2021 LA JOLLA, CA Ralph Reisfeld, PhD, a longtime senior scientist at Scripps Research and pione...
02/03/2021
March 02, 2021
Thomas Scott Edgington - Polymath, Colleague, Mentor, Friend March 02, 2021 Written by Francis V. Chisari, MD and Michael B.A. Oldstone, MD Thomas Edgington...
01/03/2021
March 01, 2021
Experts call for streamlined lab tests of SARS-CoV-2 variants to spot worrisome features Rapid genetic sequencing of COVID-19 virus samples isn't enough; st...
24/02/2021
February 24, 2021
Through All of Us' program, Scripps Research launches wearable technology study to accelerate precision medicine Scripps Research is distributing 10,000 Fi...
24/02/2021
February 23, 2021
Important research antibodies get their close-up Structural biologists have created the first-ever atomic-scale maps of antibodies bound to elusive molecules th...
16/02/2021
February 16, 2021
Chemist Hans Renata named 2021 Sloan Research Fellow February 16, 2021 JUPITER, FL A Scripps Research chemist who employs enzymes as tools to assemble useful...
11/02/2021
February 10, 2021
Scientists identify protein that may be silent cause of iron overload' A variant of the PIEZO1 protein is linked to higher iron levels and is carried by up...
04/02/2021
February 04, 2021
Scripps Research and Tempus collaborate to study how individual blood sugar levels vary The study will leverage genomics and digital technologies to better und...
03/02/2021
February 03, 2021
Experimental vaccine blunts the deadliest of synthetic opioids In early tests, the vaccine was able to diminish fatal respiratory effects of fentanyl and carfen...
02/02/2021
February 02, 2021
Toward safer steroids: Scientists devise process for making precision anti-inflammatory medicines February 02, 2021 JUPITER, FL A collaboration led by Scripp...
29/01/2021
January 28, 2021
Eric Topol to receive Gold Foundation medal for humanism in healthcare Topol to be honored alongside Drs. Anthony Fauci and Wayne Riley, as well as hundreds of ...
28/01/2021
January 27, 2021
Ardem Patapoutian receives 2021 Frontiers of Knowledge Award from BBVA Patapoutian is recognized for world-class research that provided the molecular basis for ...
23/01/2021
January 22, 2021
At least 1 in 3 people infected with COVID-19 never develop symptoms, according to new analysis Findings suggest COVID-19 testing should be expanded to those wi...
21/01/2021
January 21, 2021
Scripps Research CEO Peter Schultz wins National Academy of Sciences' chemistry award for extraordinary scientific achievements Schultz is recognized for ex...
20/01/2021
January 20, 2021
Transient forgetting' controlled by dopamine circuits, scientists find Memory-retrieval block revealed; pauses thought without abolishing long-term memories...
14/01/2021
January 13, 2021
Scripps Research kicks off 2021 virtual Front Row lecture series with a talk by institute President and CEO Peter Schultz, PhD January 13, 2021 WHO: Scripps ...
05/01/2021
January 04, 2021
Scripps Research, UC San Diego find first evidence of UK coronavirus variant in California The research team confirmed the B.1.1.7 lineage through rapid genetic...
31/12/2020
December 30, 2020
Targeting muscle cells' insulin receptors allows more efficient gene therapy Method could allow significant dosage reduction, addressing key concerns, scie...
24/12/2020
December 23, 2020
Discovery boosts theory that life on Earth arose from RNA-DNA mix Newly described chemical reaction could have assembled DNA building blocks before life forms a...
23/12/2020
December 22, 2020
Enzyme discovery is missing piece in understanding how to rein in blood vessels that fuel cancer By unleashing the power of an enzyme that limits blood vessel g...
15/12/2020
December 14, 2020
Functionalized fragments' help design RNA medicines for undruggable diseases A new tool enables scientists to tackle difficult molecular recognition problem...
08/12/2020
December 08, 2020
Scripps Research names Jin-Quan Yu to newly-endowed Bristol Myers Squibb Chair in Chemistry December 08, 2020 LA JOLLA, CA & PRINCETON, NJ Bristol Myers Squi...
04/12/2020
December 03, 2020
Hidden network of enzymes accounts for loss of brain synapses in Alzheimer's The discovery of abnormal chemical reactions may lead to novel targets for drug...
19/11/2020
November 18, 2020
Engineered immune cells elicit broad response to HIV in mice, offering hope for vaccine or functional cure Scientists developed an approach that successfully ge...
12/11/2020
November 12, 2020
Scientists and public health officials use genomics to understand how COVID-19 spreads in San Diego, neighboring regions With funding from the Centers for Disea...
06/11/2020
November 06, 2020
Two-birds-one-stone strategy shows promise in RNA-repeat expansion diseases A compound designed at Scripps Research works in early tests against myotonic dystro...
29/10/2020
October 29, 2020
Early results from DETECT study suggest fitness trackers and smartwatches can predict COVID-19 infection Sensor data from wearable devices can complement virus ...
28/10/2020
October 27, 2020
Society for Neuroscience recognizes Courtney Miller for advocacy efforts The Louise Hanson Marshall Award honors individuals who have significantly promoted the...
24/10/2020
October 23, 2020
PTSD and alcohol abuse go hand-in-hand, but males and females exhibit symptoms differently In rodent experiments modeled to mimic real-life circumstances, scien...
22/10/2020
June 06, 2020
A Statement from the Institute June 06, 2020 Recently, an essay was published* in the journal Angewandte Chemie, authored by Tomas Hudlicky, that contains a ...
22/10/2020
October 22, 2020
Rapid method of isolating tumor-targeting T cells could propel personalized cancer treatments A technique developed at Scripps Research seeks to fill an unmet n...
22/10/2020
October 14, 2020
Scientists identify sensor protein that underlies bladder control The protein works in bladder and urinary tract cells to detect bladder fullness; understanding...
22/10/2020
October 16, 2020
Study shows main cell type in the liver has key role in defending against some viruses The findings open up a new front in the war on disease-causing microbes, ...
22/10/2020
October 19, 2020
Immune activation in the liver illuminated with new glycan-tagging strategy A new chemistry technique expands known targets of signaling protein galectin-3, wit...
22/10/2020
October 20, 2020
Gene linked to autism and epilepsy directs speed of human brain cell development First study in human cells illuminates functions of SYNGAP1 autism gene. Octob...
12/10/2020
October 12, 2020
Origin-of-life chemists discover plausible ancestor of essential metabolic process used by most plants and animals A new study clarifies how a chemical engine ...
08/10/2020
October 07, 2020
Dangerous side effect of widely used psychiatric drug may be treatable with existing medicine Scripps Research scientists identify a medicine that prevents and ...
01/10/2020
September 30, 2020
Finding the best screening method for a common heart condition, with the goal of preventing stroke Early detection of atrial fibrillation can help significantly...
01/10/2020
October 01, 2020
FDA grants Fast Track designation to Calibr's switchable' CAR-T cell cancer therapy, CLBR001 + SWI019 Phase 1 clinical trial is now enrolling patients ...
22/09/2020
September 16, 2020
New gene implicated in neuron diseases A defective protein quality control system leads to motor neuron death, as seen in disorders such as ALS. September 16, ...
22/09/2020
September 21, 2020
Nanoparticle vaccine for COVID-19 spurs robust immune response in preclinical tests The novel vaccine technology, developed at Scripps Research, uses virus-like...
14/09/2020
September 14, 2020
Large-scale study of anonymized data from Fitbit users finds adults with obesity sleep less, with more variability Wearable devices give scientists a powerful n...
03/09/2020
September 02, 2020
Wiring the eyes to the brain for color vision Color-discriminating cone cells in the retina use a pair of adhesion proteins to connect to the brain. September ...
28/08/2020
August 27, 2020
International research alliance launched to boost pandemic preparedness Scientists in the United States and West Africa to develop research network to rapidly r...
24/08/2020
August 24, 2020
Heart repair factor boosted by RNA-targeting compound Disney lab collaboration reawakens heart cells' silenced VEGF-A healing system by targeting non-coding...
21/08/2020
August 20, 2020
Unleashing the immune system's STING' against cancer A small molecule that activates the immune protein STING shows promising results against tumors in...
14/08/2020
August 13, 2020
Chemists hijack bacterial enzymes to create complex molecules normally made by plants In their synthesis of molecules known as oxidized diterpenes, scientists...
11/08/2020
July 30, 2020
Heavy' heroin vaccine provides hope for addiction treatment Replacing key hydrogen atoms in the experimental vaccine with heavy hydrogen mysteriously impr...
22/07/2020
July 21, 2020
Innovative drug screening technique yields potential flu treatment Drug-like compound hits a vulnerable spot on multiple strains of the flu virus. July 21, 202...
