Sep 27, 2025 | Earth.com

Breakthrough fat treatment shows promise to restore aging vision

The research team, led by UC Irvine, has revealed how lipids – not just light or lenses – could hold the key to protecting aging eyes.

Sep 26, 2025 | Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Avoids Healthy Tissue by Targeting Glycans

In a new study researchers from UC Irvine have reported that targeting cancer-associated glycans with binding proteins can trigger tumor cell death without toxicity to surrounding tissue. “It’s the holy grail—one treatment to kill virtually all cancers,” said Dr. Michael Demetriou.

Sep 26, 2025 | Los Angeles Times

CDC warns of dramatic rise in dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. How you can protect yourself

The NDM-CRE is a type of bacteria with a special gene that can break down powerful antibiotics rendering most drug treatments ineffective, said Dr. Shruti Gohil. “This makes these ‘superbug’ bacteria very hard to treat because they’re resistant to some of the strongest antibiotics we have."

Sep 24, 2025 | The Washington Post

CDC warns of surge in dangerous, highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria

“A single case generates alarm among infectious diseases specialists, and we have cause to be deeply concerned about this trajectory,” said Susan S. Huang, a professor of infectious diseases, who has researched highly antibiotic-resistant organisms, said of the CDC report.

Sep 23, 2025 | The Washington Post

Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?

At UC Irvine, Selma Masri, PhD, found found that circadian disruption alters the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function, potentially making it easier for cancerous cells to spread.

Sep 23, 2025 | Better Homes & Gardens

CBD and THC Drinks Are Popping Up Everywhere—What to Know Before You Try Them

With CBD drinks, especially those that include THC, it’s much harder to gauge how your body will respond, according to Daniele Pomelli, PhD, Director of the Center for the Study of Cannabis at UC Irvine.

Sep 22, 2025 | The Orange County Register

Santiago Canyon College alum found the right prescription to become a doctor

Heidy Sasvin, the first in her family to go to college, came back to Southern California to complete her residency at UC Irvine. She completed the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Communities Family Medicine Residency Training Track in 2022.

Sep 19, 2025 | The Orange County Register

UC Irvine’s new all-electric hospital expected to welcome patients in December

The 350,000-square-foot building stands at the corner of Jamboree Road and Birch Street in Irvine and caps a $1.3 billion medical campus that includes a cancer center and ambulatory care building.

Sep 16, 2025 | NPR

Parkinson's is on the rise. Here's one future treatment giving researchers hope

Science correspondent Jon Hamilton talks with Dr. Claire Henchcliffe about her Parkinson's research and a future where scientists can prevent the disease altogether.

Sep 14, 2025 | The Brighter Side of News

Scientists link sleep apnea to faster mental decline

A study from UC Irvine explains how obstructive sleep apnea contributes to cognitive decline associated with aging and Alzheimer’s disease through the degeneration of brain regions that support memory consolidation during sleep.