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Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
SDSU researcher Greg Holland calls the finding the “missing link” between the liquid and solid stages of the substance. The chemistry is surprisingly complex.
Recent News
- Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
- Imperial Valley researcher honored for public engagement in environmental health studies
- Road to Olympic gold could start with an athlete's birthday
- Pilot study explores environmental factors and cancer risk for farmworkers in Imperial Valley
- How machine learning helps students stay on track toward graduation
Campus News
The crocheting chemist
Q&A with Kristine Legaspi, a Ph.D. student who catalyzes public interest in chemistry through crocheted beakers, moles and molecules
SDSU study links TikTok scrolling to poor study focus
Just five minutes of scrolling the social app made college students less focused while reading long-form news, an SDSU study found.
SDSU study links girls’ education to lifesaving cancer screenings in Africa
Education emerges as a powerful tool in women's healthcare decisions and could reshape policy investments in underserved communities from Africa to the U.S.
SDSU Impact
A new way to teach AI cultural values
Research explores how observing human decision making across cultural contexts could shape more adaptable and culturally attuned AI systems.
Symposium highlights SDSU’s wide-ranging cancer research enterprise
The half-day event brings together scientists, students, advocates, and community partners to discuss current and future work.
Gut health discovery made using microscopic worms — found close at hand
Robert Luallen’s biology lab turns to nematodes to understand complex gut microbiome issues
Giving
Research and Philanthropy: How private support can help fill a gap
The Prebys Foundation kick-started a critical new source of funding for pivotal work in labs and for graduate students.
SDSU Alumni
Aztec Voices
Through these combined efforts, SDSU Imperial Valley is a vibrant campus where we create a healthier, more inclusive space. We are environmentally responsible to create spaces where our campus community can benefit from and for our local community who visit us year round.
— Maribel Madero, from Grant aims for a greener, shadier SDSU Imperial Valley