While online research is a useful way to reach people who may not take part in in-person studies, researchers are increasingly concerned that fake, automated, and duplicate survey responses can reduce data quality and compromise findings. A study led by researchers at UC Riverside, the University of Connecticut, Brown University...

Pilot study links culturally adapted intervention to healthier eating and increased physical activity

A roundup of commencement must-knows for graduating students and their families.

This month, thousands of Highlanders will cross the stage at UC Riverside’s 72nd Commencement. While they will celebrate as one class, each arrived at this milestone through a distinct journey. Here, nine graduating seniors share stories that defined their UCR experience. Standing atop the campus’s iconic stretch of lush green...

Expert explains rare virus strain spreading in Africa

Researchers identify potential mechanism linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk

Study shows how the primary cilium may shape the developing brain and drive disease

Deaths aboard MV Hondius prompt tracing efforts and renewed focus on Andes virus strain

Study findings may further understanding of skin infection and immune disorders

Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported its highest annual measles case count in seven years. In response to this growing concern, researchers have begun examining gaps...

During Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, UC Riverside experts highlight breakthrough research and expanding treatments

RNA control is essential for building the brain’s layered structure

UC Riverside’s Dr. Sherif Hassan breaks down the medical benefits and potential risks of fasting

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to encourage Americans to prioritize and protect their heart health. In the Q&A below, Dr. Ramy Sadek, a board-certified cardiologist with UCR Health, discusses key...

UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment

UC Riverside studies reveal PTPN2’s role in keeping harmful bacteria in check and preventing inflammation

California Medicine Scholars Program is key to closing a 4,000-physician primary care gap by 2030

UC Riverside-led mouse study finds microplastics affect male and female offspring differently

UC Riverside’s Dr. Lisa Fortuna is an editor of the journal’s special issue

Discovery points to new “upstream” drug targets for preventing atherosclerosis