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Feb 27, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Skin and non-adhesive cells on the skin’s surface found to play pivotal role in the formation of fingers and toes
Human fingers are sculpted from a primitive pad-like structure during embryonic development. Sometimes, this process goes awry and babies are born with fused fingers or toes. A new study from the University of California, Irvine reveals new factors involved in the congenital malformation called syndactyly.
Feb 27, 2020 | Bifunctional nanobodies proven effective at protecting against botulinum neurotoxins including Botox
Bifunctional nanobodies proven effective at protecting against botulinum neurotoxins including Botox
New study reveals potential for developing novel antibody-based antitoxins against botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), including the most commonly used, yet most toxic one, Botox.
Feb 21, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
New discovery may drive the development of better, more effective immunotherapies for the treatment of breast cancer
New cancer immunotherapy approaches are revolutionizing treatment options for breast cancer patients. However, many lead to insufficient immune responses rendering the therapies incapable of completely eradicating tumors.
Feb 18, 2020 | UCI researchers reveal how low oxygen levels in the heart predispose people to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
UCI researchers reveal how low oxygen levels in the heart predispose people to life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias
Discovery offers new targets for therapies aimed at preventing sudden death caused by heart attacks
Feb 18, 2020 | A Beginner's Guide to CBD: What Is It and How It Works
A Beginner's Guide to CBD: What Is It and How It Works
The supposed miracle elixir is popping up in everything — here’s what you need to know about the buzziest ingredient on the market.
Jan 24, 2020 | UCI researchers identify a connection between early life adversity and opioid addiction
UCI researchers identify a connection between early life adversity and opioid addiction
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction. A new UCI-led study reveals why.
Jan 07, 2020 | UCI team of researchers assess the psychological and physiological effects of augmented reality
UCI team of researchers assess the psychological and physiological effects of augmented reality
Medical students participate in computer-based simulation that adds digital elements to a live view
Dec 05, 2019 | UCI-led study shows emerging rhinoplasty technique improves appearance and breathing
UCI-led study shows emerging rhinoplasty technique improves appearance and breathing
While beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, breathing is an agreed upon necessity. A new study reveals how an emerging technique in rhinoplasty does more than improve physical appearance.
Nov 26, 2019 | Dr. Tallie Z. Baram named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr. Tallie Z. Baram named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Honor is conferred for distinguished contributions to their fields
Nov 22, 2019 | UCI-led study reveals how consuming alcohol affects the circadian rhythm of the liver leading to disease
UCI-led study reveals how consuming alcohol affects the circadian rhythm of the liver leading to disease
Targeting the liver's circadian rhythm may lead to new treatments for alcoholic liver disease