Fungi cancer

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.

UCi scientist Sheryl Tsai

Trigger of deadly food toxin discovered

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.

UCI's Dr. Steven George

New research center tackles matters of the heart

A new biomedical engineering research center looks to advance technology for treating cardiovascular disease.

Alzheimer's retina

UC Irvine neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer’s undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain – most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

Crystal Murphy Morgan

Fighting poverty one loan at a time

Crystal Murphy Morgan studies chronic economic hardship in Africa and how micro-finance loans might help.

UCI Police Department honored for identity theft investigation

UC Irvine’s identity theft/IRS tax fraud team has been awarded the second-runner-up prize for investigative excellence by the International Association…

New arts dean

Acclaimed artist and academic administrator from Alfred University in New York also is known as a builder of community partnerships.

Bigbox

Locally owned businesses don’t protect communities from layoffs and closures, study shows. UCI co-author says findings validate efforts to attract and retain corporations.

Wallace elected to Institute of Medicine

The pioneering UC Irvine genetics researcher’s achievements in mitochondrial medicine are leading to new treatments for chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.

Yukio "Yo" Nishida with his family

Life in Middle Earth

UCI offers Yukio Nishida a home for his growing family and a purpose – to help residents of student housing.