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Study links DNA damage to age-related macular degeneration
A study co-led by the University of California, Irvine, has identified accumulated DNA damage in the retina as a significant factor contributing to age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Study links severe wildfires with increased forest vulnerability
The severity of wildfires in California has increased significantly over the past few decades due to climate change, according to a study published in Environmental Research Letters by researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the...
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UC Irvine named Fulbright HSI leader for fourth consecutive year
The University of California, Irvine has been recognized as a Fulbright HSI Leader for the year 2024 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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UC Irvine researchers convert silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor technology.
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UC Irvine leads new phase in minority participation STEM initiative
The University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) is set to lead the next phase of the California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP), a program aimed at increasing the number of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering,...
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UC Irvine study links gut bacteria to potential Parkinson's disease origins
A research team from the University of California, Irvine, has made significant progress in understanding the origins of Parkinson's disease. The team, led by Professor Elizabeth Bess from the Department of Chemistry, has discovered that the disease may originate in the human gut.
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UC Irvine discovers potential for marine bacteria in carbon storage
Marine bacteria have been identified as a potential solution for long-term carbon storage, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine. The study, published in Nature Communications, explores how complex organic molecules created by marine bacteria can store climate-warming carbon in the deep ocean.
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UC Irvine studies wildfire embers' role in spreading spot fires
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have conducted groundbreaking field experiments in the Sierra Nevada mountains to better understand how embers from wildfires cause spot fires. These experiments aim to help authorities improve disaster modeling as climate change increases the frequency of such events.
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UC Irvine reveals atomic-scale insights into polycrystalline material behavior
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, along with international collaborators, have achieved a breakthrough in understanding polycrystalline materials by observing grain rotation at an atomic scale. This research could lead to advancements in electronics, aerospace, and automotive technologies.
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UC Irvine team creates enzyme for synthetic genetic material production
A research team from the University of California, Irvine has developed a new enzyme capable of producing threose nucleic acid (TNA), a synthetic genetic material. This advancement is expected to enhance therapeutic options for cancer and other diseases.
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UC Irvine researchers discover new role for brain molecule in controlling motor functions
A team of researchers from the University of California, Irvine has discovered a new role for ophthalmic acid in motor function control. This molecule, found in the brain, acts similarly to dopamine and offers a potential new therapeutic target for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.
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UC Irvine expands Pathway Project to enhance literacy education nationwide
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is advancing literacy education across the United States through its Pathway Project. Developed by Professor Emerita Carol Booth Olson from UCI's School of Education, the project is part of the UCI Writing Project and employs a cognitive strategies approach to enhance reading and writing skills among students.
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Adeline & Robert Mah donate $20M more towards UCI medical innovation building
Dr. Robert A. Mah and Dr. Adeline Yen Mah, through their Falling Leaves Foundation, have pledged an additional $20 million to the University of California, Irvine (UCI). This contribution will support the construction of the Falling Leaves Foundation Medical Innovation Building and its research centers.
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Disruption of body clock linked to colorectal cancer progression
Research from the University of California, Irvine has shown that disruption of the circadian clock may accelerate colorectal cancer progression by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function. This discovery could lead to new prevention and treatment strategies.
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UC Irvine becomes host campus for statewide STEM initiative
UC Irvine has been designated as the new administrative headquarters for Cal-Bridge, a program aimed at increasing participation from underrepresented groups in California’s higher education systems and technology workforce. This transition marks the start of Cal-Bridge's second decade of service.
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UC Irvine ranks ninth among top US public universities
The University of California, Irvine has been ranked ninth among the nation’s public universities and 33rd overall on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-25 list of “Best Colleges.” This marks the 10th consecutive year that UC Irvine has placed in the top 10.
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UC Irvine launches NSF-funded grad student program for equitable cardiovascular care
Recent advances in medical and biotechnology have benefited those suffering from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. However, these treatments have not been evenly distributed across society, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
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68.2% of college applicants to Orange County's 55 universities were admitted for fall 2022
Orange County's 55 universities admitted an estimated 68.2% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.
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UC Irvine partners with USC on NSF-funded project for neurological disease treatment
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, and the Keck School of Medicine of USC have embarked on a new project to develop treatments for damaged brain regions using intelligent biocomputing. Funded by a four-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), this initiative aims to combine engineering principles with stem cell research to restore motor functions in patients who have suffered brain damage from strokes or other neurological issues.
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UC Irvine researchers advocate for innovative arthritis treatment approach
Joint diseases cause pain to hundreds of millions of people and add to healthcare costs