Apr 23, 2026 | UC Irvine News

Dopamine Deficiency Found to Drive Memory Impairment in Alzheimer's Disease

University of California, Irvine researchers have uncovered a key mechanism underlying memory loss, pointing to a new therapeutic strategy targeting dopamine.

Apr 16, 2026 | UC Irvine News

UC Irvine-led Study Achieves Brain-Controlled Walking with Artificial Sensory Feedback

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, Caltech and Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed a bidirectional brain-computer interface that allows a person to control a robotic walking exoskeleton using brain signals and receive artificial leg sensation through direct electrical stimulation of the sensory cortex.

Mar 26, 2026 | UC Irvine News

AAAS names 7 UC Irvine researchers as fellows

Scholars, including Geoffrey Abbott, PhD, from the School of Medicine, are honored for their efforts to advance science or its applications.

Mar 25, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Unlocking the Cell's 'Gatekeeper': UC Irvine Researchers Discover Critical RNA Quality-Control Factor, LENG8

A study led by Professor Yongsheng Shi’s team has unveiled a previously undefined key mechanism within the cell: the LENG8 protein.

Mar 05, 2026 | UC Office of the President

UC sponsors SB 895 to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot

The $23 billion bond would protect jobs, sustain lifesaving research, improve health and bolster the state’s innovation economy.

Feb 10, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $400,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Expand Youth Thriving Program to Parents

The UC Irvine School of Medicine has received a $400,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to expand its Youth Thriving in Life Transitions with Transportation Program to parents of driving-age teens.

Feb 03, 2026 | UC Irvine News

High Estrogen Levels in Brain May Increase Women's Risk of Stress-Related Memory Issues

Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting memory scars. New research from UC Irvine suggests that levels of estrogen in the brain may play a surprising role in this vulnerability, especially for women. This study's findings could lead to new ways of addressing PTSD and dementia.

Jan 28, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

California Office of Traffic Safety Awards $850,000 Grant to the UC Irvine School of Medicine to Broaden the UC Traffic Safety Collaborative Program

The program will promote safe practices for young drivers and emphasize the prevention of impaired driving among young populations, while capitalizing on collaboration across UC campuses.

Jan 23, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Pioneering Research to Prevent and Reverse Blindness

Questioning the irreversibility of retinal death, new research supports preclinical studies in vision restoration by establishing infrastructure, technology and protocols that could pave the way for human donor eye transplantation.

Jan 22, 2026 | UC Irvine News

UC Irvine Researchers Find Differences Between Two Causes of Heart Valve Narrowing

University of California, Irvine and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health researchers have identified fundamental structural and functional differences between two major causes of mitral valve stenosis. This narrowing restricts blood flow through the heart. Findings point to new ways of diagnosing and treating the condition.