By discovering a new mechanism that allows blood to enter the brain immediately after a stroke, researchers at UC Irvine and the Salk Institute have opened the door to new therapies that may limit or prevent stroke-induced brain damage.
A class of drugs developed to treat immune-related conditions and cancer – including one currently in clinical trials for glioblastoma and other tumors – eliminates neural inflammation associated with dementia-linked diseases and brain injuries, according to UC Irvine researchers.
The Knowledge Is Power Program announced today that it will join with UC Irvine in an effort to increase the college completion rates of underserved KIPP students nationwide.
Irvine, Calif., April 9, 2014 — Stem cells culled from bone marrow may prove beneficial in stroke recovery, scientists at UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center have learned. In an analysis of published research, neurologist Dr. Steven Cramer and biomedical engineer Weian Zhao identified 46 studies that examined the use of […]
All that’s gold does not glitter, thanks to new work by UC Irvine scientists that could reduce glare from solar panels and electronic displays and dull dangerous glints on military weapons.
A student-produced video invitation including a challenge to “play ball” with UC Irvine’s seven-feet-six-inch center Mamadou Ndiaye, and 10,000 postcards signed by Anteaters of all stripes involved the entire campus in the effort to woo the president.
Irvine, Calif., March 19, 2014-Titanium alloy golf clubs can cause dangerous wildfires, according to UC Irvine scientists. When a club coated with the lightweight metal is swung and strikes a rock, it creates sparks that can heat to more than 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit for long enough to ignite dry foliage, according to findings published recently in the […]
UC Irvine has renamed its School of Biological Sciences the Francisco J. Ayala School of Biological Sciences, recognizing Dr. Ayala’s vast body of scientific work, international acclaim, and decades of contributions to the school and the campus.
Graduate school rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report show UC Irvine programs consistently among the top 50 in the nation.
Irvine, Calif., March 10, 2014 – A delegation representing UC Irvine’s last three men’s volleyball national championships will join a celebration honoring NCAA champions at the White House today at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT. The delegation will include Chancellor Michael Drake and Athletics Director Michael Izzi, who will invite the president to be keynote commencement […]