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Mar 06, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Using new genomic technology, UCI researchers discover breast cancer cells shift their metabolic strategy in order to metastasize
New discovery in breast cancer could lead to better strategies for preventing the spread of cancer cells to other organs in the body, effectively reducing mortality in breast cancer patients.
Mar 04, 2020 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Zombie scanning enables researchers to rapidly study peptide-receptor interactions on the cell surface
In the past, biologically-active peptides – small proteins like neurotoxins and hormones that act on cell receptors to alter physiology – were purified from native sources like venoms and then panels of variants were produced in bacteria, or synthesized, to study the structural basis for receptor interaction. A new technique called zombie scanning renders these older processes obsolete.
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
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
Discovery offers new targets for therapies aimed at preventing sudden death caused by heart attacks
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.
Feb 01, 2020 | Department of Radiation Oncology
Fundraising Social at the Cove
The Department of Radiation Oncology hosts a fundraising event at the UCI Beal Center for Applied Innovation.
Jan 24, 2020
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
Medical students participate in computer-based simulation that adds digital elements to a live view