Research

UCI-led study offers model to predict how microbiomes may respond to change

Findings could affect efforts to boost both human and ecosystem health

Laureate lectures

Nobel Prize recipient Mario Molina returns to UCI to talk about the history of climate change science

‘Love hormone’ helps produce ‘bliss molecules’ to boost pleasure of social interactions

UCI study uncovers role of oxytocin in triggering marijuana-like neurotransmitters

Neural stem cells migrate throughout an injured brain site

Stem cell treatment lessens impairments caused by dementia with Lewy bodies

UCI mouse study finds significant improvements in both motor and cognitive function

To walk again

UCI brain-computer interface enables paraplegic man to take historic steps

Unlocking stem cells’ potential to cure eye disease a reality

Dr. Henry Klassen’s stem cell-based treatment to repair the retina is now in a clinical trial, offering new hope for people suffering from retinitis pigmentosa

Toy blocks help build social skills

UCI psychologist’s Lego therapy is benefiting children with autism spectrum disorder

UCI to co-lead $50 million water-energy research consortium

US-China collaboration also will include 4 other UC campuses, university lab

Susan Charles, colleagues get grant to study link between social interaction, health in seniors

Susan Charles, UCI professor of psychology & social behavior and nursing science, is part of a team of researchers recently awarded $2.4 million from the National Institute on Aging to study how social interaction improves the health of older adults. Participants will use wearable electronic devices and cellphone apps to monitor their physical activity and social interactions in […]

Goods manufactured in China not good for the environment, study finds

UCI, other researchers link products made there with higher CO2 emissions