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The human brain is often described as one of the most complex structures in biology, and much of its power comes from how it’s organized. Its outer layer, the cerebral cortex, is not one uniform sheet. As the brain develops, it divides into distinct areas that each take on different jobs, from movement and vision…

Irvine, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 — Immunotherapy has transformed outcomes for many cancer patients. Unlike conventional treatments, these therapies do not attack tumors directly. Instead, they enable the body’s own immune system to identify and kill cancer cells that had previously escaped elimination. For patients with advanced melanoma – a particularly aggressive form of skin…

UC Irvine researchers highlight mitochondrial dysfunction as a promising target for reducing a serious neurological complication of CAR T-cell therapy in cancer patients. The study outlines how existing drugs could be repurposed as safer alternatives to steroids in addressing this complication. The research provides a road map for future clinical evaluation. Irvine, Calif., Aug. 18,…