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Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite

Iqbal Pittalwala — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

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

How a single gene shapes gut health and IBD risk

Iqbal Pittalwala — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0800

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

Fathers’ microplastic exposure tied to their children’s metabolic problems

Iqbal Pittalwala — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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

Scientists identify small RNA molecule that regulates cholesterol and heart disease

Iqbal Pittalwala — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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

New clues to why some animals live longer

Iqbal Pittalwala — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

RNA “editing” process offers an explanation

A fast, lasting defense against a deadly virus

Iqbal Pittalwala — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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

Microplastics hit male arteries hard

Iqbal Pittalwala — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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

Scientists move closer to better pancreatic cancer treatments

Iqbal Pittalwala — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Collaboration between UC Riverside and City of Hope aims to eliminate cancer-causing proteins

Dusty air is rewriting your lung microbiome

Jules Bernstein — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Genetic or bacterial diseases have previously been shown to have an effect on lung microbes. However, a UC Riverside discovery marks the first time scientists have observed such changes from environmental exposure rather than disease.

How brain myelin damage could lead to seizures in MS

Iqbal Pittalwala — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Study may explain why some people living with multiple sclerosis experience epileptic seizures

New hope for MS

Iqbal Pittalwala — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Scientists identify two compounds that could benefit people living with multiple sclerosis

Childhood concussions may trigger long-term brain changes

Iqbal Pittalwala — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Researchers call for extended care and monitoring after pediatric head injuries

NIH grant supports research on dangerous emerging virus

Iqbal Pittalwala — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

International team to study immune defenses against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus

UCR startup secures grant to advance cancer therapy

Iqbal Pittalwala — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

NIH award of $2.25M funds preclinical studies that will advance Targefrin toward clinical trials for pancreatic cancer

As Congress debates next year’s federal budget, join UC in speaking up for science

UC Newsroom — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The University of California is launching Speak Up for Science. This growing movement of citizens, students and scientists is mobilizing to send a resounding message to America’s elected leaders: Cutting federal science spending will hurt every American.

Inhaled agricultural dust disrupts gut health

Iqbal Pittalwala — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0700

UC Riverside study highlights need for protective measures for agricultural workers

How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication

Iqbal Pittalwala — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies

Link found between mitochondria and MS brain damage

Iqbal Pittalwala — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

UC Riverside study could lead to new treatments addressing multiple sclerosis

Genetic link found between iron deficiency & Crohn’s disease

Iqbal Pittalwala — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Researchers identify gene mutation that disrupts iron absorption, helping explain patients’ persistent anemia

Measles on the rise

Iqbal Pittalwala — Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

UC Riverside biomedical scientists discuss the causes, consequences, and public health challenges of measles