Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite
UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment
How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk
UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation
Community college pathway expands and diversifies physician pipeline
California Medicine Scholars Program is key to closing a 4,000-physician primary care gap by 2030
Fathers’ microplastic exposure tied to their children’s metabolic problems
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds microplastics affect male and female offspring differently
Journal highlights need to transform girls’ mental health care
UC Riverside’s Dr. Lisa Fortuna is an editor of the journal’s special issue
Scientists identify small RNA molecule that regulates cholesterol and heart disease
Discovery points to new “upstream” drug targets for preventing atherosclerosis
A fast, lasting defense against a deadly virus
Scientists create a vaccine that shields against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever within days and protects for over a year
Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families
UCR-led study found the Spanish-language program improves health habits in rural communities
Microplastics hit male arteries hard
UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis
Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments
Collaboration between UC Riverside and City of Hope aims to eliminate cancer-causing proteins
Have a heart-healthy Thanksgiving!
Simple choices can make the holiday both delicious and heart-friendly, says UCR Health's Dr. Ramy Sadek
New hope for MS
Scientists identify two compounds that could benefit people living with multiple sclerosis
How brain myelin damage could lead to seizures in MS
Study may explain why some people living with multiple sclerosis experience epileptic seizures