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UC Irvine reveals atomic-scale insights into polycrystalline material behavior

By Central OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Central OC Times | Oct 8, 2024

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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Which former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By Central OC Times | Oct 6, 2024

These former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Weekly recap of Orange County home sales during week ending Sept. 28

By Central OC Times | Oct 5, 2024

There were 170 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Central OC Times area weekly mass times

By Central OC Times | Oct 5, 2024

The following parishes in the Central OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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UC Irvine researchers discover new role for brain molecule in controlling motor functions

By Central OC Times | Oct 4, 2024

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

By Central OC Times | Oct 2, 2024

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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How many companies in cities across Orange County received FDA citations in September?

By Central OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with Orange County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county in September, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Black abalone designated as California state seashell

By Central OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) celebrated the signing of Assembly Bill 2504 into law on October 1, 2024. The new legislation designates the Black Abalone as the California State Seashell.

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Adeline & Robert Mah donate $20M more towards UCI medical innovation building

By Central OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

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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Which former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Central OC Times | Sep 29, 2024

These former Central OC Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Central OC Times area weekly mass times

By Central OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

The following parishes in the Central OC Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Cities located within Orange County have 14,784 lawyers in good standing as of August

By Central OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

Cities located within Orange County saw 14,784 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August, according to the State Bar of California.

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Orange County home sales during week ending Sept. 21

By Central OC Times | Sep 28, 2024

There were 273 reported residential sales in Orange County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Disruption of body clock linked to colorectal cancer progression

By Central OC Times | Sep 27, 2024

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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Assemblymember Dixon to host town hall on fentanyl in Laguna Beach

By Central OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) will host a Fentanyl Town Hall in Laguna Beach on Wednesday, October 2. This event follows her recent recognition of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and aims to increase awareness and education about the fentanyl crisis.

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Governor signs three new bills authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon

By Central OC Times | Sep 26, 2024

SACRAMENTO (September 26, 2024) – Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) has announced the signing of three more bills she authored into law. On August 31, the California Legislature concluded the 2024 Legislative Session, sending approximately 1,000 bills to the Governor for his signature or veto.

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UC Irvine becomes host campus for statewide STEM initiative

By Central OC Times | Sep 25, 2024

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

By Central OC Times | Sep 24, 2024

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

By Central OC Times | Sep 23, 2024

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.