New Drug Discovery Technique May Unlock Trove of Marine Compounds
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 8 August 2024
UCSD scientists created SMIRC, a method using resin beads to capture marine compounds directly from the ocean. The technique revealed new molecules, including cabrillostatin with anti-cancer and heart effects, boosting drug discovery.
Keywords: MIRC, marine compounds, drug discovery, cabrillostatin, antibiotics, UCSD, ocean biotechnology
Presence of Liquid Water Most Probable Explanation for Data Collected by Mars Lander
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 August 2024
UCSD-led research using Mars InSight data suggests liquid water may exist in Mars’ crust. Models of Marsquake waves point to water-saturated rock, offering new clues for habitability and life searches.
Keywords: Mars, InSight, liquid water, habitability, UCSD, crust, Marsquakes, Scripps
Charting Change from Coral Reefs to Climate Science
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 August 2024
NOAA oceanographer Jennifer McWhorter, a Scripps MAS MBC alum, studies coral reef climate threats and ocean biogeochemistry. She works on Argo floats, modeling climate impacts on reefs, hurricanes, and marine heatwaves.
Keywords: NOAA, Scripps, coral reefs, climate change, Argo floats, oceanography, Gulf of Mexico
