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Despite strong recommendations from the CDC, pregnant people in the U.S. continue to show low vaccination rates against COVID-19. It's been a tough choice for many parents or soon-to-be parents, so... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Academic scientists rely on grants to fund their research, and the largest funder of biomedical research is the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Unfortunately, many of the racial inequities... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

David Gonzalez, PhD, is an associate professor at UC San Diego, where his lab studies how bacteria affect our health. He’s also a first-generation Mexican-American from San Diego County. Gonzalez,... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Climate change and COVID-19 are arguably the two greatest crisis of our time. The other thing they have in common is the fact that they disproportionately affect the same people — primarily... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Despite political risk to researchers and participants, a new study provides the first glimpse into the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on health care workers in Nicaragua, a country where the government... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

More than 5 million people around the world die from causes associated with a lack of physical activity. The news comes as many people have transitioned to working from home, are dealing with local... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.

Around the world, at least 53 COVID-19 vaccines are currently undergoing clinical trials. Four of the largest and most promising have reached the final Phase III stage. UC San Diego is a testing site... A podcast about science and discovery at UC San Diego Health. In each episode, we bring you the story of one project, one discovery or one scientist.