Exploring cellular anthropology to understand how variation in human regulatory elements can mediate morphological evolution and individual variation of the craniofacial form. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32973]

The human brain is one of, if not the most important factor that distinguishes our species from all others. Three experts explore the use of stem cells in understanding the primate brain, genes that guided the evolution of the human brain, and the features that enabled the expansion of human neural characteristics. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32927]

The human genome impacts human health and our risk for psychiatric and developmental disorders. Jonathan Sebat, PhD, Director, Beyster Institute for Psychiatric Genomics, Professor of Psychiatry, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, and Pediatrics, UC San Diego School of Medicine joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to give a brief overview of the human genome, the blueprint to human development. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33102]

The human genome impacts human health and our risk for psychiatric and developmental disorders. Jonathan Sebat, PhD, Director, Beyster Institute for Psychiatric Genomics, Professor of Psychiatry, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, and Pediatrics, UC San Diego School of Medicine joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to give a brief overview of the human genome, the blueprint to human development. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Show ID: 33102]

The Salk Institute's Rusty Gage and University of Washington's Evan Eichler explore the mechanisms and evolutionary pathways that have differentiated human neural development and allowed for the emergence of genes found only in humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 32926]

Can we turn off the genes responsible for neurodegenerative diseases? Designer DNA drugs are making this possible. By identifying and targeting the genes that drive disease, scientists are moving closer to treatments for ALS, Huntington's disease, and more. Don W. Cleveland, PhD, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, UC San Diego joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to talk about how these drugs work and how they will impact patient care. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 32505]

Investigadores en el Programa de Células Madre en UC San Diego han utilizado un raro desorden, Aicardi Goutieres (AGS), para explorar mecanismos fundamentales del cerebro. Utilizando organoides corticales, o cerebros en una placa, han seguido el neurodesarrollo a medida que encontraban nueva información sobre la relación entre los retrotransposones y la neuroinflamación.

Series: "El Canal de Células Madre" [Health and Medicine] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 32917]

Pesquisadores do programa de células-tronco da Universidade da Califórnia em San Diego usaram uma doença rara, a Síndrome de Aicardi Goutieres (AGS), para investigar os mecanismos fundamentais do cérebro. Usando organóides corticais, ou cérebros, em um disco, eles monitoraram o neurodesenvolvimento enquanto descobriram novas informações sobre a correlação entre retrotransposão e neuroinflamação. Series: "O Canal de Células-Tronco" [Health and Medicine] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 32916]

What effect does space travel have on our bodies and minds? As NASA looks to explore Mars and beyond, it is critical to understand the impacts of spending extended time in space. Brinda K. Rana, Phd, shares the results of NASA's Twins Study that focused on astronaut Scott Kelly who spent nearly one year living on the International Space Station and his identical twin brother, Mark, who remained on Earth. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 31842]

Researchers at the UC San Diego Stem Cell Program have used a rare disorder, Aicardi Goutieres (AGS), to explore fundamental brain mechanisms.

By utilizing cortical organoids, or brains in a dish, they have tracked neurodevelopment while discovering new information about the relationship between retrotransposons and neuroinflammation.

Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32743]