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Discoveries: Megadrought, food allergies, and weight loss drugs

Symphony at Salk: A concert under the stars on August 15

Discovery Society: Join to support science, get exclusive invites

Beyond Lab Walls: Circadian biologist Emily Manoogian

Spotlight: Two new AAAS Fellows

Inside Salk: Spring issue coming soon

In the news: Growing crops, babies, and brain cells

Social media highlight: VIP architecture tours

Discoveries

How do thirsty plants hold out during drought?

What changes happen in the aging brain?

Neurodegenerative disease affects more than 57 million people worldwide—and that number continues to rise. A new Salk atlas of nearly a million cells from the aging mouse brain is lighting the way to future prevention and treatment innovations.

Learn about other neuroscience news at Salk »

Why does the body deem some foods safe and others unsafe?

Salk immunologist Jamie Blum wants to know how the body determines what’s safe in a process called oral tolerance. Her latest research brings us closer to understanding food tolerance and may inform future immunotherapies for people with food allergies.

Learn about immunobiology news at Salk »

See also: Stanford Report and San Diego Union Tribune

How do GLP-1 agonists affect gene expression?

GLP-1s are building a reputation as “wonder drugs,” and new Salk research is helping explain why. The Salk team looked at gene expression changes to see how long-term use of GLP-1s shifts cellular behavior and informs health.

Learn about metabolism at Salk »

See also: BioTechniques, San Diego Business Journal, and La 

Jolla Village News

Please join us on August 15, 2026, as we celebrate the 30th Annual Symphony at Salk, an extraordinary milestone anniversary where world-class music will meet world-changing science. This year’s concert under the stars will feature a spectacular performance by the San Diego Symphony and special guest stars The Bacon Brothers, led by Emmy-winning composer Michael Bacon and acclaimed Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon.

Your attendance supports foundational Salk science that fuels future solutions for cancer, Alzheimer’s, wellness, agriculture, and other global challenges. Last year’s Symphony at Salk sold out, so be sure to secure your tickets early. Public sales open May 1, with early access beginning April 1 for Discovery Society and Partners in Research members. Table sponsorships are available now.

Salk's podcast, Beyond Lab Walls

Spotlight

Two Salk scientists elected as 2025 AAAS Fellows

Inside Salk

In the news

FOX 5 San Diego

Using AI for neuroscience: Digital twins

Features Talmo Pereira

NBC4 Los Angeles

Will Southern California finally get a super bloom this year? Here’s what an expert says
Features Todd Michael



See also: San Diego Union Tribune and NBC San Diego

KFMB/CW

Salk internship: Sustainable farming research
Features Lena Mueller

The Scientist

Single-cell genomics acts as a microscope on plant biology

Written by Joseph Ecker and Natanella Illouz-Eliaz

NPR 

British Columbia to make daylight saving time permanent
Features Emily Manoogian

See also: Wired and Scientific American

National Geographic

Can you grow new brain cells? The debate could reveal the secret of superagers
Features Rusty Gage

The Naked Scientists

Why is breastfeeding beneficial for babies and mothers?
Features Deepshika Ramanan


New Scientist

Moving inductions to early morning could shorten labor by 6 hours
Features Satchin Panda

Science

RNA comes close to copying itself
Features Salk President Gerald Joyce


The Scientist

Postdoc Portrait: Georgia Lattanzi

Features Georgia Lattanzi

Events

Science Can't Wait webinar on May 13 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET

Join us for a special webinar with Salk cancer biologist Daniel Hollern and learn all about how the immune system can be harnessed to find and disable breast cancer cells. The event is the final in a three-part series presented by Salk and the Del Mar Foundation, and recordings of the first two webinars can also be found at the link below.

TechCon SoCal 2026: May 21 to 23, 2026

Salk CSO Jan Karlseder is a featured speaker in this year’s TechCon SoCal conference. The three-day event brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, consumer technology, digital health, and more. Learn about the event and register to attend at the link below.

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