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Technology

Underwater Microscope Reveals Hidden Coral Secrets

Scientists can now peer directly into the microscopic world of living coral reefs, thanks to a portable underwater microscope that reveals photosynthesis happening in real-time within individual coral cells.

Jul 3, 2025

Health

Prime, Boost, Protect: New Strategy Shows Path to Elusive HIV Vaccine

For four decades, HIV has remained virology's grandmaster, outmaneuvering every attempt to develop a protective vaccine.

May 15, 2025

Health

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Tackles Alcohol Addiction and Pain

A common anti-inflammatory medication may offer new hope for the millions worldwide struggling with alcohol addiction and related pain sensitivities, according to research published Tuesday in JCI Insight.

Apr 22, 2025

Health

Ancient Herb Wisdom Leads to Promising Alzheimer's Treatment

A compound found in common kitchen herbs rosemary and sage has inspired a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, according to research published in February by scientists at Scripps Research Institute.

Mar 10, 2025

Health

Gut molecule slows fat burning during fasting

In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C.

Aug 21, 2024

Health

AI Simplifies Heart Monitoring: 3-Lead ECG as Accurate as 12

New Technology Could Expand Access to Crucial Heart Diagnostics Researchers at Scripps Research have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can…

Aug 1, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Brain Cells That Control Your First Bite: New Discovery Could Impact Eating Disorders

Scientists at Scripps Research have identified a group of brain cells that influence when we decide to take our first bite of food.

Jul 11, 2024

Health

New Single-Cell Technique Uncovers Molecular Drivers of Alzheimer's

With an estimated 5.8 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer's disease, the need for a cure has never been more pressing.

May 22, 2024

Health

Scientists Develop Vaccine to Combat "Zombie Drug" Xylazine Overdose

Researchers at Scripps Research have created a vaccine that could potentially save lives by blocking the effects of xylazine, a sedative and pain reliever approved for use in animals that is now being added to illegal drugs like fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.

Apr 4, 2024

Health

Social distancing was more effective at preventing local COVID-19 transmission than border closures

Elucidating human contact networks could help predict and prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemic threats.

Dec 15, 2023

Health

Insomnia drug helps prevent oxycodone relapse

A good night’s sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.

Sep 7, 2023

Health

Chronic stress and depression boost this brain receptor; a new study maps out how to block it

Scientists at Scripps Research, Florida have determined the near-atomic-scale structure of an unusual brain-cell receptor called GPR158, which has been linked to depression and anxiety.

Nov 19, 2021

Earth & Environment

Scripps Receives NOAA Award to Study Clouds, One of the Largest Uncertainties in Climate Change

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego have received an award from the National Oceanographic and…

Sep 3, 2020