Major cuts to surging CO2 emissions are needed now, not down the road, study finds

Halting climate change will require “a fundamental and disruptive overhaul of the global energy system” to eradicate harmful carbon dioxide emissions, not just stabilize them, according to new findings by UC Irvine and other scientists.

UC Irvine and Institute on Aging launch mobile app with elder abuse resources

UC Irvine’s Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect has developed an app to help law enforcement and first responders in California understand laws about elder abuse and neglect.

Dopamine-receptor gene variant linked to human longevity

A variant of a gene associated with active personality traits in humans seems to also be involved with living a longer life, UC Irvine and other researchers have found.

All work and no school makes at-risk adolescents more antisocial

New UCI research has found that placing juvenile offenders in jobs without ensuring that they attend school may make them more antisocial.

UCI chancellor joins NCAA Division I board of directors

The panel comprises 18 presidents and chancellors and is responsible for establishing and directing division policy.

Broadcom Foundation funds graduate fellowships at School of Engineering

The Broadcom Foundation has pledged $400,000 over two years to establish graduate fellowships at The Henry Samueli School of Engineering.

UC Irvine study of leaping toads reveals muscle-protecting mechanism

UC Irvine biology Emanuel Azizi found that toads possess a neuromuscular response that’s specific to the intensity of a landing – a mechanism that protects muscles from injury upon impact. The findings have implications for improving rehabilitation programs for people with neuromuscular deficiencies.

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Newest Chancellor’s and Distinguished professors join select group

Ulcer bug’s Achilles’ heel revealed in UCI-led study

Irvine, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 — Research led by a UC Irvine structural biologist has revealed a potential new way to attack common stomach bacteria that cause ulcers and significantly increase the odds of developing stomach cancer. Hartmut “Hudel” Luecke, professor of molecular biology & biochemistry, and colleagues focused on the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which […]

Daniele Piomelli receives honorary doctorate from leading German university

The medical science faculty of Goethe University Frankfurt has conferred an honorary doctorate on Daniele Piomelli, UCI’s Louise Turner Arnold Chair in the Neurosciences.