Kei Akagi was 24 and pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at UC Santa Barbara when he decided music was his true calling. It was 2 a.m., he’d just finished performing with his jazz band, and he suddenly realized he hadn’t done any work on a graduate presentation due the next day. “I sat down in […]
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.
Leslie M. Thompson has her eye on a treatment for the fatal Huntington’s disease. Stem cells may hold the key.
Medical student’s sensitivity and respect for patients reflects spirit of UC Irvine’s Living Our Values award.
Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
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.
A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.
Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America’s obesity epidemic.
Research by sociology professor Judith Treas sheds light on foreign-born seniors in the U.S.
David Neumark’s study shows chain stores and corporate headquarters are more stable economic partners for cities.