
How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication
UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies

Link found between mitochondria and MS brain damage
UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

Legacy in motion: Dance pioneer donates life’s work
Fred Strickler, fearless choreographer and insightful teacher, died on May 31st, aged 81

Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn’s disease
Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

New study highlights health risks of ultrasonic cigarettes
UC Riverside researchers find harmful metals in u-cigarettes’ liquids and aerosols

Measles on the rise
UC Riverside biomedical scientists discuss the causes, consequences, and public health challenges of measles

Experts warn of deep harm from proposed Medicaid cuts
UC Riverside scholars highlight how proposed federal reductions could strip coverage and care from millions

A culturally adapted obesity prevention for Latino families
UC Riverside-led study offers a framework for involving non-maternal caregivers in public health initiatives

Pregnant women advised to avoid mentholated e-cigarettes
Vaping during pregnancy is becoming more common, but its impact on early human development is not well understood. A new study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, now reports that the flavor chemical menthol used in electronic cigarettes could pose risks to a developing baby. The study, published...

How is AI influencing the field of medicine?
The words “artificial intelligence” are now ubiquitous, their influence having risen dramatically in recent years and their impact being felt in healthcare and many other job sectors. In healthcare, artificial intelligence, or AI, has the potential to make drug discovery faster and cheaper and improve diagnoses and treatments. How should...

Probing connections between obesity and parasitic worms
NIH grant to UCR School of Medicine could improve treatments for metabolic disorders and helminth infections