New strategy identified for treating lupus
Experimental therapy reduces disease-causing cells, inflammatory molecules, and kidney damage while sparing healthy immune cells
RNA-protein interactions could lead to new coronavirus drug targets
UC researchers identify viral processes key to broader coronavirus treatments
Human neural stem cells found to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants
Findings raise concerns about infection during early brain development
Mental health stigma in Japan may deter care
Stigma-linked social distance discourages care, while a sense of “mattering” may encourage treatment
Studies examine tobacco use in Native communities
Research explores vaping prevention and tobacco-cannabis use
Target identified in treatment of neuroHIV
UC Riverside-led study shows how a specific brain protein causes damage during long-term HIV infection
Breathing new life into respiratory care
Federally funded research could alleviate suffering in ICU and COPD patients
Grant supports evaluation of California’s traditional health care practices benefit
Project evaluates California’s Medicaid reimbursement for traditional healing
NIH grant will advance study of the primary cilium
Five-year award will investigate how the tiny cellular structure shapes protein production, energy use, and brain development
Study suggests new antibody therapy for tick-borne disease
Finding could open new path toward treatments for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Breastfeeding awareness: Separating facts from myths
UCR Health’s Dr. Brenda Ross-Shelton discusses the benefits of breastfeeding, challenges parents face, and the importance of support
Emerging tick-borne virus raises concern
Study shows how orthonairoviruses evade immunity and pose human health risks