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Gravitational len system

New dark matter theory explains two puzzles in astrophysics

Dark matter may be more vibrant than previously thought, UC Riverside study reports

By Iqbal Pittalwala | December 6, 2023 | Science / Technology
Mink

Findings challenge standard understanding of COVID-19 infection

UC Riverside research can help scientists develop methods to prevent COVID-19 in mink and other species

By Iqbal Pittalwala | November 29, 2023 | Science / Technology
Artistic representation of the spiral barred galaxy ceers-2112

Milky Way-like galaxy found in the early universe

Research team, including a UC Riverside astronomer, made the discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope

By Iqbal Pittalwala | November 9, 2023 | Science / Technology
D. sechellia on noni

How did a fly species gain sole access to a fruit in the Seychelles?

A UC Riverside-led study offers an answer

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 31, 2023 | Science / Technology

Partnership between UCR and City of Hope aims to increase diversity in cancer research

$13.7M grant from National Cancer Institute will support several projects on breast and pancreatic cancers

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 24, 2023 | Health
Barry Barish

UCR physicist awarded National Medal of Science

Barry Barish received nation’s highest honor for science during a ceremony at the White House

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 24, 2023 | Science / Technology
Getting tested for COVID

Communities of color experienced fear and mistrust of institutions during COVID-19 pandemic

UC Riverside-led study calls for culturally sensitive health interventions to address trauma

By Iqbal Pittalwala | October 19, 2023 | Health
Electron flow

Electrons take flight at the nanoscale

Visualizing electron flow motivates new devices inspired by airplane wings

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 19, 2023 | Science / Technology

Grant supports research on extreme risk of alcohol abuse among Pacific Islander young adults

To address the crisis, UC Riverside-led team will design a culturally tailored group-based intervention

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 19, 2023 | Health
Ann arm is seen receiving the COVID 19 vaccine

Updated COVID-19 vaccines explained

Vaccine expert David Lo at UC Riverside says there are no contraindications to taking the flu and COVID vaccines together

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 12, 2023 | Health
Thymus

Study reports discovery of new cell type in thymus

UC Riverside biomedical scientists say the cells are like M cells in the gut and airways

By Iqbal Pittalwala | September 6, 2023 | Health
Plasmodium falciparum

New approach to fighting malaria

UC Riverside-led study zeroes in on special RNA molecules in the human malaria parasite

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 28, 2023 | Science / Technology, Health
Cholesterol plaque in arteries

Could exposure to chemicals in plastics predispose you and your children to cardiovascular disease?

Exposure to environmental chemicals, including those in common plastic products, has been linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, or CVD, the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019. Changcheng Zhou, a professor of biomedical sciences in...

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 15, 2023 | Health
American flag and camouflage

Study exposes plight of deported noncitizen veterans

UC Riverside-led research shows how deportation acts as a social determinant of health

By Iqbal Pittalwala | August 2, 2023 | Health
Weighing scale

Protein found to protect females against obesity

UC Riverside mouse study describes mechanisms underlying sex differences for obesity

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 25, 2023 | Health
Root nodules

Study improves understanding of how bacteria benefit plant growth

UC Riverside-led research aims to improve sustainable agricultural practices

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 24, 2023 | Science / Technology
Frances Sladek James Borneman Poonamjot Deol

Widely consumed vegetable oil leads to an unhealthy gut

UC Riverside-led mouse study reports diets high in soybean oil decrease endocannabinoids in the gut and can lead to colitis

By Iqbal Pittalwala | July 3, 2023 | Science / Technology
World oceans

Study advances understanding of anthropogenic effects on climate change

UC Riverside-led study examines climate impacts of anthropogenic aerosols and greenhouse gases using a broad set of climate models

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 30, 2023 | Science / Technology
Vibrant colors

Chemists develop new method to create chiral structures

UC Riverside-led study could have applications in sensing and anti-counterfeit technology

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 29, 2023 | Science / Technology
Kendrick Davis and emoji

Using emoji to measure health

Emoji can replace many traditional quantitative measures, UC Riverside researcher argues

By Iqbal Pittalwala | June 13, 2023 | Health
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