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Scripps Research scientists train the immune system to make antibodies against numerous HIV strains

The Front Row lecture series: Ryan Shenvi, PhD

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4:00 - 6:00 PM PT

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Calibr-Skaggs advances CLF065, a regenerative GLP-2 therapy, into two Phase 2 IBD studies

CLF065, a long-acting, once-weekly GLP-2 receptor agonist, advances in two inflammatory bowel disease indications. The studies aim to bring a regenerative treatment option to patients living with IBD, who currently have few therapies that repair the damaged intestinal lining at the root of their disease.

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Newly identified molecule strengthens the eye’s response to damage in retinal disease

Scripps Research discovery finds that restoring the naturally occurring compound erucamide in the eye stabilized tissue in preclinical models of retinal degeneration.

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A new clue to how the body detects physical force

Scripps Research scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

Neuroscience

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Mapping protein production in brain cells yields new insights for brain disease

Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others.

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New technique lights up where drugs go in the body, cell by cell

Scripps Research scientists developed a technique that maps drug binding in individual cells throughout the body, potentially explaining side effects and guiding safer drug development.

Neuroscience Chemistry

The Front Row lecture series: Giordano Lippi, PhD

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

4:00 - 6:00 PM PT

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La Jolla study gets a better feel for how the body processes touch

The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Mapping the sense of what’s going on inside

The New York Times

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Even Nobel Prize winners deal with imposter syndrome

Science Friday

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Scripps and UCSD researchers win $4 million grant for stem cell study

The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Wired for risk: Cindy Ehlers on the science of addiction and mental health

Depression and alcohol dependence are often seen as personal struggles—but decades of study by Scripps Research professor Cindy Ehlers reveal a much bigger picture. In this episode of Science Changing Life, Ehlers breaks down how biology, culture and trauma interact to shape mental health outcomes. Learn how her work is paving the way for more effective interventions, and how new strategies—like culturally grounded prevention programs and digital tools—can reduce harm in high-risk communities.

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Xin Jin: Building a ‘telescope’ for the brain

Galileo’s telescope revolutionized our modern understanding of the universe. Assistant neuroscience professor Xin Jin, PhD, wants to do just that—except for the brain. By building new tools that enable her and other neuroscientists to peer into the inner workings of the mind, Jin is uncovering the cells, genes and other complex drivers behind neurological diseases. Listen in as we explore the galaxy of the brain.

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Frederick Barrett: Psychoactive compounds to treat depression, addiction & inflammation

Professor Frederick Barrett is based in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Associate Director at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research. Fred and his colleagues investigate the therapeutic effects of psychoactive substances in intractable patient populations, including those with depression, opioid use disorder and cognitive impairments. Listen as we talk about the different types of hallucinogenic mushrooms, whether psychedelics could one day treat neurodegeneration and the remedial value of a bad "trip."

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Unlocking the brain-gut connection | Behind the Bench with Supriya Srinivasan

How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.

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The formation of new memories involves atypical multi-synaptic connections

Using cutting-edge genetic tools, 3D electron microscopy, and artificial intelligence, Scripps Research scientists and colleagues have uncovered key structural hallmarks of long-term memory, called an engram. Their study, published in Science on March 20, 2025, paves the way for future advances in treating memory loss and other cognitive impairments associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

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The gut-brain axis: A key to metabolism and longevity

How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. In this Front Row lecture, Srinivasan revealed the intricacies of the gut-brain networks that regulate energy regulation and fat metabolism, as well as their impact on lifespan. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.

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Front Row spotlight with Supriya Srinivasan

How do our gut and brain communicate with one another, and how do they influence our metabolism, our behavior, and the aging process? Scripps Research neuroscience professor Supriya Srinivasan is dedicated to answering these pressing questions using modern genetic and molecular tools across different experimental systems. Srinivasan will reveal the intricacies of the gut-brain networks that regulate energy regulation and fat metabolism, as well as their impact on lifespan. Discover how her work could lead to new therapies that restore a healthy metabolism and tackle dysregulation.

Neuroscience Aging & Healthspan Events Front Row Lecture Series

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Xin Jin receives prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship

Xin Jin, an associate professor at Scripps Research and a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, has been awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship for her exceptional research and leadership in the field of neuroscience.

Neuroscience Awards & Honors

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Scripps Research neuroscientist Li Ye receives prestigious SfN award

Li Ye, the N. Paul Whittier Chair in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the Scripps Research and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, has been honored with the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Young Investigator Award from the Society for Neuroscience (SfN).

Neuroscience Awards & Honors

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Unlocking the science of touch and chronic pain

Scripps Research scientists are understanding pain from a cellular level to develop new therapies.

Neuroscience

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Masters of metabolism

As it turns out, our metabolisms have been misunderstood for decades. These Scripps Research scientists are changing the way we think about metabolic disorders, weight control and eating habits—paving the way for new drugs to treat some of the most serious health conditions our world faces today.

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