Research

Four from UCI named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows

Four UC Irvine researchers in the areas of medicine, computer science, biological sciences and physics have been made fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society.

Arthur Lander

UCI psychiatrist Jody Rawles says the key to reducing seasonal stress is setting realistic expectations

Professor Arthur Lander explains that knowledge of controlled development is essential for understanding rampant cell production seen in cancer

UCI team develops test to rapidly diagnose bloodstream infection

A new bloodstream infection test created by UC Irvine researchers can speed up diagnosis times with unprecedented accuracy, allowing physicians to treat patients with potentially deadly ailments more promptly and effectively.

UCI scientists identify lesion-healing mechanism in psoriasis

A UC Irvine-led study has revealed the underlying genetic factors that help repair skin lesions caused by psoriasis, which could engender new methods of controlling the lingering condition.

UCI, UCLA awarded $8 million to launch collaborative stem cell clinic

In a first-of-its-kind alliance, UC Irvine’s Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center and UCLA’s Eli & Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell Research have received a five-year, $8 million grant from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine to establish a CIRM Alpha Stem Cell Clinic.

Ara Apkarian

UCI scientists capture first-ever movie of ‘breathing' molecule

Chemists are astounded to see it fluctuate from one quantum state to another

Parents in jail

Kids' health suffers when parents go to jail

UCI study finds incarceration more detrimental than divorce or death of mother, father

Busy people

A look at labor

UCI researchers offer highlights from their studies about work – how we do it, and what we produce

Dr. Virginia Kimonis

Making rare diseases their common cause

Dr. Virginia Kimonis and fellow UCI researchers are dedicated to finding genetic clues, giving new hope to families

Squid conducting electricity

Exploring technology of squid skin

Protein called reflectin could be used to improve performance of biomedical devices