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David Wagner

Science & Technology Reporter

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David Wagner covers the science and technology beat for KPBS. Before arriving in San Diego, he wrote a research column for The Atlantic magazine's sister site The Atlantic Wire. Other positions found him producing web content for NPR's Arts & Life channel and writing features for the San Francisco Chronicle. He holds English and Political Science B.A.s from UC Berkeley.

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KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego Company Creates Fatty Algae That Could One Day Help Fight Climate Change

David Wagner

San Diego-based Synthetic Genomics and oil giant Exxon Mobil said they have created a genetically modified strain of algae that takes a step closer toward making renewable, carbon-neutral fuel grown in algae ponds a reality.
Environment

San Diego Archaeologists Are Going Underwater For A Deeper Look At Humanity's Past

David Wagner

A number of local researchers are launching new efforts in the field of marine archaeology. They want to learn how ancient people adapted to changing coastlines — especially now that humanity faces rising sea levels again.
Health

San Diego Study: This Rare Type Of Cancer Is Being Overdiagnosed

David Wagner

David Wagner

Appendix cancer is rare, but San Diego researchers are out with a new study suggesting many cases could be overdiagnosed.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego Study: Vaccine For Heroin Addiction Works In Monkeys

David Wagner

San Diego scientists say they are closer than ever to developing what could be a powerful weapon in the fight against opiate addiction: a vaccine that blocks the high users get from heroin.
Science & Technology

San Diego Scientists Take A Step Closer To A Vaccine For Ebola's Deadly Cousin

David Wagner

The Lassa virus may not get as much media coverage as the better-known Ebola, but it causes similar symptoms and kills thousands in Africa every year.
Science & Technology

San Diego Company Builds Machine Capable Of Printing Drugs Without Human Help

David Wagner

Scientists at La Jolla-based Synthetic Genomics call their new invention the "digital-to-biological converter," and they say one day it could quickly print life-saving vaccines and personalized drugs.