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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 | 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 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 25, 2025 | UC Irvine News
Unique Pan-Cancer Immunotherapy Destroys Tumors Without Attacking Healthy Tissue, UC Irvine Study Shows
UC Irvine cancer researchers have demonstrated that a new, highly potent class of immunotherapeutics with unique Velcro-like binding properties can kill diverse cancer types without harming normal tissue. The next step is testing this ‘holy grail’ therapy’s safety and effectiveness in patients.
Sep 25, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Translational Addiction Podcast Explores 'Glia, Substance Use and the Adolescent Brain'
In the Lotfipour Lab's latest podcast, hosts Michaela Sumortin and Tanvi Garneni unpack how glial cells — astrocytes and microglia — shape the brain’s response to drugs of abuse.
Sep 24, 2025 | Graduate Studies
UC Irvine School of Medicine's PhD Orientation 2025
UCI School of Medicine welcomes 35 incoming PhD students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.
Meet the Incoming School of Medicine PhD Students – 2025
Introducing the newest cohort of 36 PhD students in Biomedical Sciences for this fall. These students will conduct research under the guidance of their advisors in one of our five PhD degree-granting departments: Anatomy & Neurobiology, Biological Chemistry, Experimental Pathology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Physiology & Biophysics.
Sep 24, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine
Reversing Age-Related Vision Decline
UC Irvine researchers explore a new treatment for reversing or possibly preventing age-related vision loss, and the findings could extend to boosting immune system health and fighting cancer.
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.