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.
Human embryonic stem cells could help people with learning and memory deficits after radiation treatment for brain tumors, suggests a new UC Irvine study.
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.
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.
Acclaimed artist and academic administrator from Alfred University in New York also is known as a builder of community partnerships.
Locally owned businesses don’t protect communities from layoffs and closures, study shows. UCI co-author says findings validate efforts to attract and retain corporations.