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Mixed results on long-term effectiveness of early education programs: Study
A recent study involving researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Education has produced mixed results on the long-term impact of publicly funded U.S. preschool programs on student performance beyond early childhood. The study was published in Science.
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UC Irvine-led Research Team Discovers New Property of Light
Irvine, Calif., May 6, 2024 – A research team led by chemists at the University of California, Irvine, has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the interaction of light with matter that could revolutionize various technological fields. The team's findings were recently published in the journal ACS Nano.Lead author Dmitry Fishman, UC Irvine adjunct professor of chemistry, highlighted the significance of the discovery, stating, "Silicon is Earth’s second-most abundant element, and it forms the backbone of modern electronics." The team's research focused on how photons...
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2,064 coaches at institutions in Orange County earned $59,082 on average in 2022
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in Orange County during 2022 was $144,529 at California State University-Fullerton, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
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UC Irvine’s Adriana Briscoe Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Renowned evolutionary biologist, Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe, from the University of California, Irvine, has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences. Briscoe joins a distinguished class of 144 scientists from around the world being recognized this year for their exceptional contributions to original research.Hal Stern, the provost and executive vice chancellor at UC Irvine, congratulated Professor Briscoe on her achievement, stating, "Congratulations to Professor Briscoe on this exceptional achievement of being elected to the National Academy of...
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Placental Hormone Spike in Late Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
A University of California, Irvine-led study has found evidence of a potential link between patterns of changes in placental corticotropin-releasing hormone (pCRH) and symptoms of postpartum depression. Lead author Isabel F. Almeida emphasized the importance of understanding the causes of postpartum depression, stating, “One in 5 women report experiencing elevated depressive symptoms within the year after giving birth.”The study, published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, followed 173 women of diverse backgrounds throughout pregnancy and the year after childbirth. Blood...
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UC Irvine Astronomers' Simulations Support Dark Matter Theory
Irvine, Calif., Apr 29, 2024 - A recent study conducted by astronomers at the University of California, Irvine, has provided further support for the existence of dark matter in the universe through computer simulations. The research, led by Francisco Mercado, a postdoctoral scholar at Pomona College, aimed to address the ongoing debate in astrophysics regarding the necessity of dark matter to explain various phenomena observed in the cosmos.Mercado highlighted the significance of their work by stating, “Our paper shows how we can use real, observed relationships as a...
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UC Irvine to Lead Study on Genetic Variations and Nicotine Addiction
UC Irvine has been awarded a $1.19 million grant from the Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program to lead a study on how DNA genetic variations might influence nicotine addiction. The research aims to provide deeper insights into neurological processes related to nicotine addiction, potentially leading to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for smoking and vaping habits.Principal investigator Shahrdad Lotfipour, assistant professor of emergency medicine at UC Irvine, expressed the team's approach towards the study, stating, "Using cutting-edge techniques...
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Roxane Cohen Silver elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Roxane Cohen Silver, a distinguished psychologist from the University of California, Irvine, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Her groundbreaking studies on stress and coping in the face of traumatic incidents have garnered international recognition. Hal Stern, UCI provost and executive vice chancellor, congratulated Silver on her accomplishments, stating, "Her outstanding scholarship on the effects of stress has had a significant impact throughout the world and exemplifies the exceptional research being done at UC Irvine."Silver, a...
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4 UC Irvine Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
Four University of California, Irvine researchers have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as reported on April 18, 2024. In a statement, Vice Chancellor for Research Pramod Khargonekar congratulated the scholars, highlighting their significant contributions to research. Khargonekar stated, “Congratulations to the four UC Irvine researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. These scholars are responsible for groundbreaking research that has helped UC Irvine earn a stellar reputation among its...
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UC Irvine Professor of Nursing Receives National Award for Policy Advocacy
UC Irvine professor and senior associate dean, Dr. Susanne Phillips, has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Policy Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Phillips has been recognized for her significant contributions to improving healthcare access and the role of advanced practice registered nurses.Mark Lazenby, dean of UC Irvine’s nursing school, praised Phillips, stating, "Dr. Susanne Phillips is one of California’s leading nurse policy experts." Lazenby highlighted her advocacy efforts that led to legislative changes...
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UC Irvine Researchers Shed Light on Rapid Changes in Arctic and Boreal Ecosystems
UC Irvine researchers have recently conducted studies shedding light on the rapid changes occurring in Arctic and boreal ecosystems. These changes, as reported by Earth system scientists at the University of California, Irvine, indicate increasingly unstable ecosystems at high latitudes.In one study led by Jinhyuk Kim, the team discovered that wildfires are increasing rates of photosynthesis in Canada and Alaska, leading to the replacement of slow-growing forests with faster-growing species. Kim noted, "We’re seeing higher levels of photosynthesis that persist for decades...
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Bernadette Boden-Albala to deliver keynote speech at AAN Healthcare Equity Symposium
Bernadette Boden-Albala has been selected to deliver the keynote lecture at the American Academy of Neurology’s Health Care Equity Symposium during its annual meeting. Boden-Albala, the director of the University of California, Irvine Program in Public Health, expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to address disparities in neurologic care and advocate for health equity. She emphasized the importance of community-based research in addressing neurological disease disparities and ensuring equitable access to care for all individuals. The symposium will take place on...
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UC Irvine-led study unlocks the secrets of birth defect origins
Irvine, Calif., March 21, 2024 – A University of California, Irvine-led study has revealed groundbreaking insights into the origins of birth defects, offering new possibilities for early detection and prevention strategies.Published in the journal Science Advances, the study identified key genetic interactions during early embryonic development that shed light on birth defects like Cornelia de Lange syndrome. Co-author Stephenson Chea highlighted the significance of the findings, stating, “Our data suggest that Nipbl and Nanog are more than just necessary players in early...
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UC Irvine-led research team discovers role of key enzymes that drive cancer mutations
A research team led by the University of California, Irvine has identified the critical role played by the APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B enzymes in driving cancer mutations by altering DNA in tumor genomes. The findings offer new possibilities for intervention strategies in cancer treatment.Corresponding author Rémi Buisson, UCI assistant professor of biological chemistry, emphasized the importance of understanding how cancer cells accumulate mutations that contribute to disease progression and drug resistance. Buisson stated, "Both APOBEC3A and APOBEC3B were known to generate...
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UC Irvine Study: Vehicle Brakes Emit Charged Particles Potentially Harmful to Health
UC Irvine researchers have uncovered a concerning aspect of air pollution related to vehicle braking. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, doctoral candidate Adam Thomas revealed that "up to 80% of aerosol particles emitted from braking are electrically charged, and that many of them are in fact highly charged." This finding sheds light on a previously understudied source of potential harm to public health.Lead researcher Jim Smith expressed his surprise at the results, stating, "We were also surprised that this has not really been...
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Grounding Zone Discovery Reveals Accelerated Melting Under Greenland’s Glaciers
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the accelerated melting under Greenland's glaciers. According to a recent article from Geophysical Research Letters, the team's findings suggest that warm ocean water intruding beneath the ice is causing the glaciers to melt at a much faster rate than previously estimated.Lead author Ratnakar Gadi, a UCI Ph.D. candidate in Earth system science, highlighted the significant impact of their research, stating, "By factoring this migration...