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Clemons Family Foundation donates $11M for cancer research at UC Irvine

The Clemons Family Foundation has announced a significant donation of $11 million to support cancer research and infrastructure development at the University of California, Irvine.

By Central OC Times | Feb 18, 2025

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Study suggests potential habitability around white dwarfs

Astronomers at the University of California, Irvine have found that more white dwarf stars in the Milky Way galaxy could host habitable exoplanets than previously believed.

By Central OC Times | Feb 13, 2025

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Newport-Mesa Unified School District had largest number of their students enrolled in 12th grade in 2023-24 school year

By Central OC Times | Feb 12, 2025

Out of 17,684 students enrolled in Newport-Mesa Unified School District in the 2023-24 school year, 1,681 (9.5%) were in 12th grade, according to the California Department of Education.

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UC Irvine professors elected to National Academy of Engineering

By Central OC Times | Feb 12, 2025

Two faculty members from the University of California, Irvine, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), a significant professional honor in the field.

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UC Irvine professor awarded prestigious Inoue Prize for Science

By Central OC Times | Feb 12, 2025

Kei Igarashi, an associate professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, has been honored with the 2024 Inoue Prize for Science.

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Climate change confirmed altering ocean nutrient cycles: UC Irvine study

By Central OC Times | Feb 4, 2025

Computer models have long predicted that human-induced climate change would significantly alter ocean nutrient cycles.

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UC Irvine study calls for improved wildfire readiness in Eastern Coachella Valley

By Central OC Times | Jan 29, 2025

A recent study led by the University of California, Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health emphasizes the need for enhanced wildfire preparedness in disadvantaged communities within the Eastern Coachella Valley.

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UC Irvine receives $5 million gift from alumnus to boost baseball program

By Central OC Times | Jan 23, 2025

The University of California, Irvine has announced a significant development in its baseball program following a $5 million donation from alumnus Steve Borowski and his wife, Linda.

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UC Irvine Police Department earns international accreditation from IACLEA

By Central OC Times | Jan 15, 2025

The University of California, Irvine Police Department (UCIPD) has been accredited by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), placing it among the top 10 percent of university police agencies nationwide.

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UCI and Columbia researchers develop adaptable bioelectronic sensor implant

By Central OC Times | Jan 14, 2025

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and Columbia University have developed a new biocompatible sensor implant designed to monitor neurological functions through various stages of development.

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Alec Glasser donates significantly to fund UC Irvine's new music-focused center

By Central OC Times | Jan 13, 2025

A substantial donation from Alec Glasser, a philanthropist and businessman, will enable the University of California, Irvine's School of Social Ecology to fully endow the Center for the Power of Music and Social Change.

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New skeletal tissue discovery could revolutionize regenerative medicine

By Central OC Times | Jan 9, 2025

An international research team, led by the University of California, Irvine, has identified a new type of skeletal tissue that holds promise for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.

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UC Irvine scientists develop glowing tags for real-time tracking of RNA

By Central OC Times | Jan 9, 2025

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a method to tag RNA with a bioluminescent molecule, enabling real-time tracking of RNA movement within living organisms.

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Research identifies potential therapeutic targets for Huntington's disease

By Central OC Times | Jan 8, 2025

A team led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine has identified molecular mechanisms that contribute to RNA processing defects associated with Huntington's disease (HD).

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Study questions role of traditional vascular risks for those over 90

By Central OC Times | Jan 7, 2025

A recent study led by the University of California, Irvine, challenges the traditional understanding of risk factors for brain health in individuals aged 90 and older.

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UC Irvine discovers new mechanism triggering immune response in damaged DNA

By Central OC Times | Jan 6, 2025

A research team at the University of California, Irvine has discovered a new mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells with damaged DNA.

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UC Irvine-led study proposes strategies for reducing prison violence

By Central OC Times | Dec 27, 2024

Prison violence is a persistent issue in the U.S. criminal justice system, creating unsafe conditions for both inmates and staff.

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Two UC Irvine researchers named fellows by National Academy

By Central OC Times | Dec 10, 2024

The National Academy of Inventors has recognized two researchers from the University of California, Irvine, as fellows.

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Scientists call for improved methods in flood risk modeling

By Central OC Times | Dec 6, 2024

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine and the University of Bristol have called for a shift in how flood risks are modeled.

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Orange County poll reveals insights into voter preferences after November elections

By Central OC Times | Dec 6, 2024

In the recent general election, Orange County voters demonstrated a split political preference by selecting Democrat Kamala Harris for president and Republican Steve Garvey for Senate.