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December 12, 2025
FDA drug trials exclude a widening slice of Americans
A UCR study finds just 6% of clinical trials used to approve new drugs in the U.S. reflect the country’s racial and ethnic makeup, with an increasing trend of trials underrepresenting Black and Hispanic individuals.
December 10, 2025
Fecal tests reveal active termite attacks
By testing for microbes in termite excrement, researchers can distinguish old droppings from fresh, and whether a colony is actively chewing its way through a home.
December 04, 2025
Preempting a flesh-eating fly’s return to California
University of California Riverside researchers are launching a preemptive strike against the threatened return of the flesh-eating New World screwworm, a threat to livestock.
December 02, 2025
Heat and drought change what forests breathe out
After six years of UC Riverside-led research in a temperate Chinese forest, researchers have found that warming may be reducing nitrogen emissions, at least in places where rainfall is scarce.
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The princess with a point
As the 2025 American Honey Princess and a master’s student in entomology at UC Riverside, Emilia Burnham has found a unique way to connect with schoolchildren and inspire future scientists.
December 10, 2025
The hidden glass shop powering UCR science
Stephen Lepore’s custom glasswork keeps research moving across campus and beyond
November 17, 2025
UCR researchers recognized as ‘Highly Cited’ in 2025
Six UCR faculty members make Clarivate Analytics' 2025 list.
October 29, 2025
UCR scientist recognized by American Federation for Aging Research
Huimin Zhang has received AFAR’s Grant for Junior Faculty
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