Researchers have discovered a chemical fingerprint of methane gas from ancient ocean sediments, indicating massive passage of methane through the sediments. The findings suggest that methane clathrates played a significant role in mass extinctions associated with climate change.
Researchers at UC Riverside discover chemocyanin, a small protein found in the stigma of lily flowers, which effectively guides sperm-laden pollen tubes to the plant's ovules. The study sheds new light on the complex process of seed formation in flowering plants.
Researchers have developed a device, known as a micromechanosensor, that allows for rapid detection of botulism toxins, which can cut detection time from days to minutes. This could lead to more effective treatment and lower mortality rates among those afflicted.
Rao's research aims to understand the mechanism of virus assembly, a crucial step in viral transmission and disease spread. By studying the brome mosaic virus, his lab hopes to develop new strategies for blocking virus assembly and preventing disease.
The UCR engineer will measure particulates in air to improve measurement methods and determine the source of fine particle air pollution. The researcher will use special instruments to quantify and minimize errors in results, aiming to provide more accurate data on air pollution.
Researchers are investigating how ethanol content affects exhaust emissions from vehicles meeting current and upcoming emission standards. The study aims to better understand the impact of fuel properties on toxic emissions entering the atmosphere.
A recent UC Riverside study found that mosquito coils in Indonesia and Asian markets contain the banned substance S-2, which can cause exposure to bischloromethyl ether, a potent lung carcinogen. The researchers plan to measure levels of BCME in indoor environments where the coils are used.
A recent study by Tibi et al. provides new insights into the mechanism of deep earthquakes, with implications for earthquake prediction. The researchers demonstrated remote triggering of one deep earthquake by another, shedding light on how these powerful events begin.
Faculty members Krishnamurthy and Keogh receive funding to improve wireless network efficiency and develop efficient algorithms for analyzing sequential data. Their research has potential applications in disaster recovery, finance, industry, and more.
A team led by UC Riverside geneticist Dr. Close will deliver advanced information and material resources for barley genomics, aiming to make the barley genome accessible to everyone. The four-year project focuses on accessing expressed genes in Triticeae genomes using reliable methods.
A recent UC Riverside study shows that glaciers once existed in the southernmost region of North America, as recently as 5,000-10,000 years ago. This finding has implications for understanding past climate change and testing the validity of computer models predicting future climate change.
The University of California, Riverside is part of PIPRA, a collaborative effort to review public sector patenting practices and develop shared technology packages. This initiative aims to enhance the impact of technology transfer on public benefit, addressing critical global agricultural needs.
A recent study by A. A. Hoffmann et al. found that the fruit fly Drosophila birchii lacks genetic variation to adapt to changing thermal conditions, a concern for endangered species. UC Riverside's Derek Roff warns that global warming may exacerbate this issue, threatening the survival of already endangered species.
The June issue of Plant Physiology features UCR's Center for Plant Cell Biology, which addresses fundamental questions in plant biology through interdisciplinary approaches. The center's work has significant implications for understanding plant cell function and responses to environmental changes.
Researchers at UC Riverside have made a breakthrough in single neuron positioning on microelectrodes, enabling the study of brain functions and diseases like dementia. This technology has the potential to benefit public health directly by providing a better understanding of how the brain functions.
Researchers at UCR identified a key protein involved in protein processing and degradation in plant vacuoles. This discovery sheds light on the importance of vacuoles in plant physiology and may have significant implications for understanding aging and stress responses in plants.
The UC Riverside team designed a single-rider bicycle, Victory, which achieved a top speed of 50 miles per hour and ranked 8th overall. The team won recognition for their design and endurance capabilities, with notable performances in the sprint and grand prix events.
Researchers observed mass-losing stars in cataclysmic variables and found most secondary stars lack carbon and other elements. The unusual abundance patterns suggest stellar material formed through CNO burning, a process thought to occur in high-mass stars.
A UC Riverside graduate student has won the Best Poster award at an international conference for his research on clustering binary fingerprint vectors with missing values. His work aims to improve DNA microarray data analysis, which can help classify microorganisms and detect diseases.
The UC Riverside Department of Biology has received a $953,000 GAANN grant to support K-12 outreach efforts. The grant will enable approximately 30 graduate students to participate in research and teaching opportunities while focusing on their Ph.D. degrees.
Scientists at UC Riverside have modified an existing full-scale chemical scrubber to a biological trickling filter, achieving treatment rates comparable to chemical scrubbers. The conversion resulted in annual savings of $30,000 per year, with potential for widespread adoption and significant cost benefits.
The UC Riverside-led study unveils the genome sequence of Neurospora, a model organism for understanding fungi's role in agriculture, medicine and the environment. The research reveals 10,000 predicted genes, with significant implications for developing new antibiotics and disease control strategies.
Researchers increase vitamin C content in plants by introducing a gene that boosts the enzyme responsible for recycling vitamin C. The technology could provide an important means of increasing vitamin C levels in crops, improving nutrition and public health.
Researchers at UC Riverside have isolated microorganisms that can degrade up to 90% of the toxic pesticide endosulfan in 15 days. The strains, Fusarium ventricosum and Pandoraea sp., have potential applications for detoxifying contaminated soils and water bodies.
A model suggests that only coarse-textured soils can form fingers capable of moving deep into the soil, leading to inefficient water use and potential groundwater contamination. Laboratory experiments show that even small amounts of water can create persistent pathways in sandy soils.
New porous materials show photoluminescence, ion exchange and gas sorption, having large surface area and uniform pore sizes. They have potential applications in electrochemical sensors, photocatalysts, solid electrolytes for batteries and gas separation.
The UCR Genomics Institute will establish a proteomics laboratory to study plant, insect, and pathogen interactions essential for enhancing the world's food supply. The grant will provide key equipment for researchers to develop new strains of crops that will be the basis of sustainable agriculture and food production.
Researchers will track students' math skills in grades 1-3 to identify early warning signs of learning disabilities and develop more effective teaching methods.
Astronomers have identified a new type of star in a compact binary system, exhibiting properties similar to brown dwarf stars. The discovery sheds light on the formation and evolution of extra-solar planets, which are often found close to their host stars.
UC Riverside biologists present a model system for studying the evolution of complex organs using guppy-like fish. They find that placentas have evolved independently three times in closely related species, suggesting that they can emerge on a relatively short time scale.
Bees that follow dance language with distance and direction information collect more food than those following disoriented dances. This effect is strongest during the winter season and helps ensure colony survival.
The Center for Nanoscience Innovation for Defense (CNID) has been created to rapidly transition research in the nanosciences into defense applications. The center is being led by Robert C. Haddon and will use CNID funds to establish basic infrastructure for nanotechnology research at UCR.
A UC Riverside study of 2,055 brown recluse spiders in a Kansas home found no bites on occupants. The study suggests that many skin lesions misdiagnosed as 'brown recluse spider bites' are actually caused by other factors like infections or bug bites.
The University of California Riverside has awarded 40 new scholarships to academically talented students from low-income families. The scholarships aim to provide comprehensive support, including financial aid, academic excellence workshops, and career opportunities, to help students persist in their studies.
The University of California, Riverside will receive a $4.9 million grant to develop a program that improves teacher subject knowledge and student achievement in mathematics. The program aims to increase math achievement by 25% among 10,000 students in grades 4-8 through targeted instructional strategies.
Researchers analyzed Anopheles gambiae genome for transposable elements to develop new ways to prevent malaria transmission. The study's findings have the potential to inform the design of new strategies against this devastating disease.
A UC Riverside study sheds light on the emergence of bilaterian animals, suggesting they did not appear until 555 million years ago. The research analyzed trace fossils from the Proterozoic-Cambrian transition, providing evidence for the gradual increase in diversity and complexity of these ancient structures.
Alexander Raikhel, a UC Riverside researcher, has received a $4.3 million NIH grant to study the regulation of genes in mosquitoes. Understanding these mechanisms could lead to developing means to interrupt disease transmission cycles and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Dengue Fever.
The University of California, Riverside has received a donation of intellectual property from DuPont for a novel class of herbicides. Researchers at UCR aim to further develop and license the technology, which could bring significant financial benefits and environmental advantages.
Researchers at UC Riverside are studying the effects of fathers on their children's well-being, particularly during adolescence. The three-year study will examine cultural differences and explore how biological bonds influence the relationship between fathers and their teenage sons and daughters.
New research suggests that acid rain can deplete the nutrient pool available to trees in forests, making them more vulnerable to acid rain's effects. This finding has important implications for industrially influenced forests in the northeastern United States and Europe.
Researchers at UC Riverside discovered a molecular switch called Rop that assists plant survival in low-oxygen conditions, such as flooding. The enzyme ADH is produced through a rheostat-like mechanism, which is controlled by the Rop switch.
Researchers at UCR have developed an organic compound that exhibits bistability in all three physical channels: optical, electrical, and magnetic. This multifunctional material has the potential to be used in advanced electronic devices.
Researchers at UCR discovered that animal cells use RNA silencing to protect themselves from viral infections, a mechanism also found in plants. This breakthrough could lead to new gene therapies and vaccine designs for treating recalcitrant human and animal viral diseases.
Researchers at UCR's CE-CERT are developing a way to convert wet waste, such as sewage sludge and grass clippings, into synthetic diesel fuel and electricity. The process has the potential to produce up to 26 barrels of fuel and 34 megawatt-hours of electricity per day.
The project aims to develop a 'Field-Portable Chip-Based Anti-Terrorism Microanalyzer' using 'laboratory on a chip' technology. This device will enable immediate detection of terrorist agents, benefiting first responders such as firefighters, police, and paramedics.
Scientists have created a 'singlet diradical' that is stable at room temperature, which has the potential to revolutionize the development of new materials for magnets, magneto-optical devices, and electrical components. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of efficient electrical conductors and non-metallic magnets.
Researchers at UC Riverside have received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Energy to investigate ways to improve the performance of hydrogen engines. The project aims to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, which are considered a criteria pollutant, and explore alternative methods for measuring low-level emissions.
Researchers at UC Riverside demonstrate the lateral Casimir force, a new type of force that can create horizontal sliding motion between surfaces. This shape-dependent force has vast implications for micromachines and microdevices.
The study found a clear relationship between organic carbon and smectite clay minerals, suggesting that dissolved organic molecules are drawn into the crystal lattice where they are protected from oxidation. This process, known as adsorption, plays a crucial role in maintaining habitable conditions in the biosphere.