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UCI supports a strong culture of excellence in brain research. Below are recent articles featuring cutting-edge brain research by UCI faculty and students.

UCI doctoral candidate Sumner Norman wears an EEG cap that figures prominently in his robotics research to help stroke victims.

Robots lend a helping hand

Apr 17, 2017
Diagram of human brain with pennies covering the sections of brain

Associate professor pens Newsweek cover story

Sep 2, 2016
Headshot Michael Yassa

Selective retention of positive information may be marker for elderly memory loss

Jul 19, 2016
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Too much ‘noise’ can affect brain development, UCI study finds

Apr 15, 2016
Charles Limoli stands in front of a bunch of colorful lights, some reflecting off his face

UCI study finds safer stem cell-derived therapy for brain radiation recovery

Apr 7, 2016
Headshot of Dr. Tallie Z. Baram

Put the cellphone away! Fragmented baby care can affect brain development

Jan 5, 2016
Craig Stark Ph.D. holds a piece of clay up to the camera

Playing 3-D video games can boost memory formation, UCI study finds

Dec 8, 2015
Headshot of Dr. Ira Lott

UCI part of US effort to find Alzheimer’s biomarkers in people with Down syndrome

Nov 30, 2015
A man whose legs had been paralyzed for five years walks along a 12-foot course using UCI-developed technology that lets the brain bypass the spinal cord to send messages to the legs.

To walk again

Oct 12, 2015
A man whose legs had been paralyzed for five years walks along a 12-foot course using UCI-developed technology that lets the brain bypass the spinal cord to send messages to the legs. Courtesy of UCI’s Brain Computer Interface Lab

UCI brain-computer interface enables paralyzed man to walk

Sep 24, 2015
Theo van Erp stands in front of the Uci School of Medicine Sign

Brain abnormalities ID’d in people with schizophrenia

Jul 14, 2015
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UC study links brain inflammation triggered by chronic pain to anxiety and depression

Jun 9, 2015