Underside view of a chocolate chip sea star (Protoreaster Nodosus), which shows the many feet that generate forces on the body during locomotion. Matt McHenry
Irvine, Calif., April 16, 2024 — In a significant scientific breakthrough,…
The National Science Foundation has granted $15 million to the Integrative Movement Sciences Institute at the University of California, Irvine. This six-year funding, part of the NSF’s Biology Integration Institutes program, will support groundbreaking research…
A new study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed a potential shift in our basic knowledge of the origins of birth defects, which affect about 3 percent of babies born in the…
Irvine, Calif., March 25, 2024 — A groundbreaking study conducted at the University of California, Irvine, has unveiled a novel approach to understanding and potentially treating cocaine addiction. Led by Jessica Childs and part of…
UC Irvine’s genetic study unveils how DNA regions interact to drive development
One of the enhancers used in the study turns on gene activity in the central nervous system of the developing mouse embryo. Joshua Alcantara
Irvine,…
“Stem cells possess the potential to transform into particular cell types, offering promising avenues for rejuvenating and restoring tissues harmed by injury or affected by disease,” said principal investigator Craig Walsh, UCI professor of molecular…
It is with great sadness that we inform the School of Biological Sciences community of the passing of Aaron Schiffman on February 15, 2024. Remembered for his humor, kindness and dedication to both his academic pursuits and…
Titled “Long-term drought promotes invasive species by reducing wildfire severity,” the research, led by Sarah Kimball, Ph.D., director of the Center for Environmental Biology at UCI, sheds light on the critical interplay of these factors…
What if the path to delaying the onset of dementia symptoms begins at the nose?
It is a doorway that the research of Dr. Michael Leon opened with a 2023 study on the power of olfaction…
The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce a significant contribution to our school, reflecting the generosity and commitment to excellence that defines our community. Dr. M. Marlene Godoy, a Distinguished Alumna of the…