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Nov 09, 2021 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UCI researchers reveal critical role of mechanosensor in skin wound healing

PIEZO1, an ion channel mechanosensor found within cells, has been revealed to play a key role in regulating the speed of skin wound healing.
Xiangmin Xu, PhD, and his colleagues at the UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping

Nov 08, 2021 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

UCI Center for Neural Circuit Mapping Investigators receive funding from three federal awards for a total of more than $7M

The University of California, Irvine Center for Neural Circuit Mapping (CNCM) has been awarded three new grants.
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Nov 04, 2021 | Washington Post

Want to make sure your child is fully vaccinated for the holidays? Here is what to know.

What to know to make sure your child is fully vaccinated for the holidays.
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Nov 04, 2021 | UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation

Three UCI Faculty Awarded for Outstanding Work in Innovation

UC Irvine (UCI) Beall Applied Innovation recently recognized innovative faculty at the fourth annual UCI Innovator Awards.
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Nov 04, 2021 | UC Irvine News

UCI and CHOC join new NORD Rare Disease Centers of Excellence Network

Partnership is committed to improving access and care for rare disease patients
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Nov 04, 2021 | Motherly

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.
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Nov 02, 2021 | The New York Times

Can Specific Foods or Diets Boost Your Testosterone Levels?

What you eat or drink may affect levels of the male sex hormone, but whether a diet can increase libido or energy depends on many things.
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Nov 02, 2021 | Spectrum News 1

Orange County’s COVID-19 weekly averages increase

SANTA ANA, Calif. (CNS) — Orange County's weekly averages for COVID-19 cases and positivity rates ticked up after several weeks of gradual decline, according to data released Tuesday by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
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Oct 27, 2021 | PainRelief.com

UCI Scientists Discover Pathway Blocking Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain

Daniele Piomelli, PhD, and his team discover pathway blocking transition from actue to chronic pain
Headshot of Nora Nabi.

Oct 25, 2021 | NBC Los Angeles

NBC LA's Challenge Hero of the Night – Nora Nabi, First Year PhD Student

This week’s Hero is a UC Irvine medical student that sprung into action to help senior citizens connect and communicate during the pandemic.