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UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system.

A UCI computer model foresees the effects of alternative transportation fuels.

'Hidden biases' behind opposition to president and his healthcare plan.

Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.

The first human embryonic stem cell treatment approved by the FDA for human testing has been shown to restore limb function in rats with neck spinal cord injuries - a finding that could expand the clinical trial to include people with cervical damage.

A robot powered by a computerized model of a rodent brain will help researchers from UC Irvine and UC San Diego understand how people recognize and adapt to change.

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

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

UCI experts agree that increasing access while decreasing costs is key but question whether healthcare reform can be achieved.

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.