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Cat and Toxoplasma gondii

Scientists find hidden diversity inside common brain parasite

UC Riverside study reshapes understanding of toxoplasmosis and identifies new paths for treatment
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
Toxoplasma gondii

How a common brain parasite disrupts neural communication

UC Riverside study on how Toxoplasma gondii manipulates brain cells lays groundwork for future clinical research and therapies
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
A person's arm is shown getting the vaccine

New vaccine design uses immunity against influenza to offer faster protection against emerging pathogens

Strategy developed by UC Riverside-led research team speeds up production of antibodies against COVID-19
By Iqbal Pittalwala | | Health
Belltower shot

ECS teacher Mamie White-Carter – ‘community treasure’- retires after 20 years

UCR faculty and staff recall the kindergarten teacher who stood up for education, and stood out for a generation of parents
By Madeline Adamo | | University