July 31, 2026 Fighting drug-resistant parasites with nature-inspired drugs As parasites become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, researchers at the University of California, Riverside are working to develop a new generation of treatments for two serious infectious diseases: malaria and babesiosis. Read More » June 30, 2026 New project to connect decades of brain research $1.6 million grant could benefit studies of epilepsy and other disorders Read More » June 12, 2026 How the immune system worsens brain injury outcomes UC Riverside researchers link immune signaling to memory loss, seizures, and disrupted brain function after concussion Read More » June 09, 2026 Is America's most popular cooking oil harming your gut? More than half of the oil consumed in the United States is heavy soybean oil, but studies link the ingredient to changes in gut bacteria, a weakened intestinal lining and issues such as ulcerative colitis. Read More » May 20, 2026 Graduate Division celebrates excellence in scholarship, research, and mentorship Sarah Kabbara - UC President’s Pre-Professoriate Fellowship Read More » May 20, 2026 Scientists identify brain circuit that helps us “change gears” UC Riverside study shows how the brain abandons outdated strategies and adapts to new rules Read More » May 05, 2026 5 things mosquito experts do every summer to avoid getting bitten "I go around my backyard and my front yard and maybe a little bit around my neighborhood to see if there are any obvious areas with puddles of water," said Anandasankar Ray, a professor in the Molecular Cell & Systems... Read More » May 01, 2026 Early human embryonic cells may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection Study finds early-stage ectoderm cells are especially susceptible, raising questions about potential developmental risks Read More » More MCSB News
