Chemicals used for vaping break down zipper-like junctions between cells in the gut, leading to chronic inflammation and potential for other health concerns January 07, 2021 | Jeanna Vazquez Touted by makers as a “healthy” alternative to traditional nicotine cigarettes, new research indicates the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut ... Continue Reading »
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UC Irvine first to study ‘pharmacy deserts’ in California
UC Irvine researchers recently published the first study analyzing the presence of “pharmacy deserts” in California. Pharmacy deserts are communities that have limited access to pharmacies. Black, Latino and low-income communities have historically lacked close access to pharmacies, according to information provided by researchers. These same communities have also been ... Continue Reading »
Cancer Metastasis is Target of New Research Initiative
$3M Award Lays Foundation for New Scientific Collaborations at Parnassus Heights Campus By Alan Toth Six UC San Francisco researchers have won an Endeavor Award to build a new research collaborative at the University focused on decoding the “rulebook” of metastatic cancer as a pathway to new treatments. The Mark Foundation for Cancer ... Continue Reading »
In shaky times, focus on past successes, if overly anxious, depressed
By Yasmin Anwar, UC BerkeleyThursday, January 14, 2021 The more chaotic things get, the harder it is for people with clinical anxiety and/or depression to make sound decisions and to learn from their mistakes. On a positive note, overly anxious and depressed people’s judgment can improve if they focus on what they get right, instead of what they get wrong, suggests a new ... Continue Reading »
UC San Diego Receives 7 DURIP Awards from Department of Defense
University tops UC system in number of awards By Michelle Franklin and Robert Monroe Scientists at the University of California San Diego received seven Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) awards from the Department of Defense (DOD). The awards totaling more than $3 million support projects ranging from measuring energy expenditure ... Continue Reading »
UC plans $11.5 million conversion of coroner’s office
By Tom Demeropolis – Senior Staff Reporter, Cincinnati Business CourierJan 8, 2021 The University of Cincinnati is planning a more than $11 million renovation of the building that currently houses the Hamilton County Coroner’s office as it moves its operations to a new facility in Blue Ash this year. UC is in the process of receiving back the ... Continue Reading »