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- Pragmatic Orange County residents favor legal pathways and targeted enforcement according to new UCI-OC Poll
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Immigration Policy
A survey of 1,202 adults by UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology reveals that Orange County residents hold a nuanced view of immigration, prioritizing the economic and civic benefi...
- Newborn Blood Analysis Links Forever Chemical Exposure to Increased Risk of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Medical News
A study led by the University of California, Irvine, has identified a troubling connection between early-life exposure to PFAS and acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most prevalent...
- UC Irvine researchers reverse age-related vision loss in mice by targeting ELOVL2 aging gene
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Research
Scientists have successfully restored visual function in aging mice by supplementing specific polyunsaturated fatty acids to bypass the ELOVL2 "aging gene." The study reveals that...
- Bionic Breakthrough as Bidirectional Brain Interface Restores Movement and Sensation in Paraplegia Clinical Trials
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers from USC, Caltech, and UC Irvine have successfully tested a first-of-its-kind "bionic suit" that allows patients to control robotic legs through thought while simultane...
- Juvenile Suspects Sought After Violent Racial Attack and E-Bike Assault on UC Irvine Student Near Campus Housing
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Crime
The UC Irvine Police Department is investigating a hate crime involving a group of teenagers who allegedly targeted a Black student with racial slurs and physical violence at an on...
- University of California Researchers Identify Asprosin Hormone as Critical Biological Factor in Postmenopausal Weight Management
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A landmark study from UC Irvine involving 4,000 participants reveals that higher levels of the hormone asprosin are linked to reduced weight gain in metabolically healthy postmenop...