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 finds early-stage ectoderm cells are especially susceptible, raising questions about potential developmental risks

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...

Guacamole is a game-day favorite, but what does it take to perfect it? Researchers at UC Riverside are peeling back the science of what makes a great avocado and how to turn it into a winning bowl of guacamole.

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

Scientists create a vaccine that shields against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever within days and protects for over a year

UCR-led study found the Spanish-language program improves health habits in rural communities

UC Riverside-led mouse study finds link between microplastic exposure and atherosclerosis

UCR Health pediatrician explains symptoms, transmission, and what parents should watch for as outbreaks spread