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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.
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Findings from a new study suggest that acupuncture may improve memory and reduce key changes in the brain stemming from Alzheimer’s disease.
Hosts Michaela Sumortin and Tanvi Garneni speak with Yasamin Hajy Heydary, a Ph.D. candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC Irvine and lead author of Unraveling the Role of CHRNA6, the Neuronal α6 Nicotinic AChR Subunit.
In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, host Ishva Patel interviews original creators Michaela Sumortin and Tanvi Garneni about the mechanics of producing a science-focused podcast.
Apr 01, 2026 | UC Irvine Women in Technology
Danielle Perret Karimi, MD — 2026 Recipient of the UC Irvine Applause Program
Professor Danielle Perret Karimi, MD, one of six recipients of the 2026 UC Irvine Women in Technology Applause Program, was recognized for developing AI-supported efficiency tools within the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system to reduce after-hours charting and burnout.
Mar 27, 2026 | Knowridge
Scientists Find Hidden Cause of Stroke in Older People
Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered a surprising new factor that may contribute to brain hemorrhages. Their study, published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, shows that aging red blood cells themselves may play a direct role in causing these small brain bleeds