Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA.

A new web tool called StructureMASST lets anyone search the world’s public metabolomics data by chemical structure.

Previously-discovered compounds to fight Chagas disease could get now life in the fight against strains of the COVID-19 virus that have become less responsive to treatment.

UC San Diego researchers have engineered bacteria to produce octopus pigment, potentially revolutionizing cosmetics, textiles and military applications.

Researchers at UC San Diego are using state-of-the-art science to translate the hidden language of human metabolism.

UC San Diego researchers have created a map of the microbes aboard the International Space Station; results could improve astronaut safety.

“What we see is this sort of self-sabotage coming from Washington. We really want to stop that,” Peters remarked, underlining his concerns about proposed funding cuts.

Each summer between their first and second years of medical school, students are encouraged to seek out research opportunities to expand their experience and knowledge base. More than 100 medical and ...

Federal funding for biomedical research is under threat.

Pharmacists at UC San Diego are working hard to help with the nationwide drug shortage crisis.