Cells must continuously adjust metabolic output to maintain homeostasis under changing environmental conditions, yet the mechanisms that enable rapid and reversible control of pathway activity remain largely unknown. The methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway, of bacterial origin and conserved in plastid-bearing...

Mien’s continued scientific journey is truly inspiring. Even after stepping into retirement two years ago, she has continued her work in the Dehesh Lab, producing impactful science. In her just-published PNAS manuscript, “Metabolite Control of Enzyme Activity Links Stress to...

Students and alumni know that UC Riverside faculty are top notch. This year, Clarivate Analytics once again shows the rest of the world knows this too, with six UCR faculty included on their annual Highly Cited list. Only one out...

Despite a tough funding climate, Daniel Petras and Mingxun Wang have both secured major NIH awards — a testament to the innovation and impact at UCR.