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Jacobs School researchers named most highly cited in the world

November 17, 2023

Jacobs School researchers named most highly cited in the world

Yet again, 16 faculty and researchers at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering were named among the world’s most influential in their fields in this year’s Clarivate listing of Most Highly Cited Researchers in the World. Full Story


This Wireless, Handheld, Non-invasive Device Detects Alzheimers and Parkinsons Biomarkers

November 13, 2023

This Wireless, Handheld, Non-invasive Device Detects Alzheimers and Parkinsons Biomarkers

A team led by UC San Diego engineers has developed a handheld, non-invasive device that can detect biomarkers for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. The biosensor can also transmit the results wirelessly to a laptop or smartphone. The team tested the device on in vitro samples from patients and showed that it is as accurate as the state of the art. Ultimately, researchers plan to test saliva and urine samples with the biosensor. The device could be modified to detect biomarkers for other conditions as well.  Full Story


Women Produce Skin Temperature Data that are Just as Predictable as Men

November 9, 2023

Women Produce Skin Temperature Data that are Just as Predictable as Men

Women produce physiological data that is just as predictable as men, at least when it comes to skin temperature. This might seem like common sense, but variations in body signals due to menstrual cycles, such as temperature, were used as an excuse to keep women out of clinical studies for decades.    Full Story