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.
October 21, 2009
A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.
October 21, 2009
Biologist Bruce Blumberg believes industrial pollutants called obesogens are contributing to America's obesity epidemic.
October 19, 2009
UCI researchers Kenneth Longmuir and Richard Robertson have developed a more precise approach to delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
October 12, 2009
UCI's Diane Pataki discusses strategies for dealing with climate change in Southern California.
October 7, 2009
Joseph DiMento says law can be an effective tool in protecting natural resources.<
October 5, 2009
More than 1 billion people worldwide have unreliable access to clean water. To raise awareness of this and other water issues, UC Irvine is hosting a two-day public event featuring free movies and a panel discussion with local water experts.
September 29, 2009
California and UC Irvine take advances in stem cell research in stem cell research on the road as high school classes and educators participate in Stem Cell Awareness Day.
September 23, 2009
A drug in development to treat cancer could help prevent relapse behavior in people trying to overcome an addiction to cocaine, according to a new study by UC Irvine neuroscientists.
September 22, 2009