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How do cells sense, respond, and adapt to protein-folding stress …

WebCells rely on complex cellular stress response networks to preserve homeostasis. Detecting and appropriately responding to internal imbalances allows the cell to maintain a healthy …

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New test reveals existing antibiotics, hiding in plain sight …

WebA new antibiotic susceptibility test revealed that existing FDA-approved antibiotics can effectively treat multidrug-resistant infections.

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Network re-wiring in disease Diego Acosta-Alvear Lab

WebAll cellular stress responses control the survival/death decision. Therefore, these homeostatic networks are often re-wired in disease, allowing abnormal cells to evade …

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Silent Spread MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebThe results, the researchers noted, also “coincided with changes in community restrictions and public interactions.” The first run of testing came months into …

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Biomedical Sciences MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebBiomedical research in MCDB spans a wide variety of areas and medical fields from basic research all the way to pre-clinical experimentation and direct medical application. MCDB …

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Researchers examine the role of low-carb/low-sugar diets in …

WebFighting PKD at the Dinner Table: Researchers examine the role of low-carb/low-sugar diets in warding off polycystic kidney disease. The team of UC Santa Barbara biochemist …

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When bad cells go good: harnessing cellular cannibalism …

WebHarnessing haywire cells. The implications of these insights expanded in January 2020, when co-author Meghan Morrissey interviewed for a faculty position at …

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Research Denise Montell Lab Molecular, Cellular, and …

WebOverview. Our bodies are teaming with trillions of cells that interact with one another in myriad ways. We use cutting-edge imaging, genetics, optogenetics, mathematical …

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Diego Acosta-Alvear Diego Acosta-Alvear Lab

WebOur lab investigates the molecular mechanisms by which cellular stress response networks reinstate homeostasis or promote cell death. By understanding how these networks are …

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Microbiology & Immunology MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebMicrobiology and immunology research and training in the MCDB Department focuses on the study of mechanisms of regulation of gene expression and function in …

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Thomas Weimbs, PhD Thomas Weimbs Lab UC Santa Barbara

WebThe Weimbs laboratory studies molecular mechanisms underlying polycystic kidney disease (PKD) with an emphasis on developing new therapies. Research from Dr. Weimbs’ lab …

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Supporting Kidney Disease Research MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebSupporting Kidney Disease Research. The Weimbs Lab welcomed a special guest to campus. By Sonia Fernandez. UC Santa Barbara molecular biologist Thomas …

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Huishi Toh Dennis O. Clegg Lab UC Santa Barbara

WebI work on understanding the initial transition into diet-induced diabetes using the Nile rat (Arvicanthis Niloticus) model. Type 2 diabetes is a multifactorial disease mainly driven by …

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Andrew and Mary Weinberg Fund for Undergraduate Research

WebHe hopes that this funding will allow more undergraduate students to be exposed to research. The generous support by Andrew and his wife Mary Weinberg - a …

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Supporting Kidney Disease Research: The Weimbs Lab welcomed …

WebBy Sonia Fernandez Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 14:45 Santa Barbara, CA UC Santa Barbara molecular biologist Thomas Weimbs, left, recently welcomed Glenn Frommer, right, to …

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Strike Three MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebFor people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), life can be a constant cycle of symptoms: aches and pains, abdominal swelling, kidney stones, high blood pressure.

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Ketogenic dietary interventions in autosomal dominant …

WebSelf-provided BP values revealed a con-siderable decrease in BP averages, from 132/85 to 118/76mmHg (Figure 4C and D), which is consistent with previous studies in individuals …

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Student Financial Support MCDB UC Santa Barbara

WebStudent Financial Support. The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Graduate Program is committed to fully funding PhD students during their academic career in …

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