Month: October 2009

UCI neurologist Dr. Steven Cramer

Bad driving may have genetic basis, UCI study finds

Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.

Fungi cancer

A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

UCi scientist Sheryl Tsai

Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered

A toxin produced by mold on nuts and grains can cause liver cancer if consumed in large quantities. UC Irvine researchers for the first time have discovered what triggers the toxin to form, which could lead to methods of limiting its production.

UCI's Dr. Steven George

New research center tackles matters of the heart

A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.

Alzheimer's retina

UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer’s undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain – most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

OC Board of Education honors William Cooper for water project

William Cooper, professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Urban Water Research Center at UC Irvine, has…

Women's volleyball to raise funds for breast cancer

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UC Irvine women’s volleyball team will dedicate its Oct. 24 home game…

Conference celebrates Greek texts project

UCI’s Thesaurus Linguae Graecae is celebrating its 37th anniversary and honoring the memory of founding director Theodore F. Brunner with…

UCI team develops precise approach chemotherapy drug delivery

Chemotherapy is one of the most effective ways to fight cancer, but the toxic medicine can cause collateral damage to…

Jerry Brown

Attorney General Brown discusses his 40-year political career and answers questions about California’s future.