Distinctive plant sampling behavior helps ensure hospitable host for larvae Irvine, Calif. — Giving the phrase “Mother knows best” a whole new meaning, UC Irvine researchers have identified unique genes in female butterflies that enable them to select the best host...
Congratulations Class of 2013!
Jun 19, 2013
Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated the commencement of undergraduate and graduate students from the School of Biological Sciences. The 2012-13 academic year just concluded with 980 graduates crossing the commencement stage. These included 922 bachelor’s degrees, 20...
UCI’s annual Lauds and Laurels gala honors three from Bio Sci
Jun 13, 2013
The UC Irvine Alumni Association (UCIAA) has presented Lauds and Laurels since 1971, honoring outstanding members of the UC Irvine community for their service to the university, the community or their profession. Luis Mota-Bravo, Ph.D., Director of Outreach, Research...
Diploma done, mom’s next dream: Doctor
Jun 11, 2013
OC Register profile on Carla Plaza, UC Irvine SChool of Biological Sciences senior. Article link (subscription required) PDF of article.
Steve Allison named Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America
Jun 6, 2013
Steve Allison, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and the Center for Environmental Biology was recently named an Early Career Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. Steve's research focuses primarily on Microbial enzymes,...
UCI receives second five-year designation as Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Center of Excellence
May 28, 2013
Irvine, Calif. The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation recently designated the University of California, Irvine, as a Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Center of Excellence for a second five-year period. This designation recognizes continued excellence and...
Enrichment therapy effective among children with autism, UCI study finds
May 21, 2013
Low-cost, at-home treatment involves sensory exercises with common household items Photo: Michael Leon, study co-author. Image courtesy of Steve Zylius, UCI Office of Strategic Communications Irvine, Calif., May 21, 2013 — Children with autism showed significant...
Timing of cancer radiation therapy may minimize hair loss, researchers say
May 20, 2013
Discovery of circadian clock in mice hair reveals period of time when damage from radiotherapy can be quickly repaired, keeping hair intact Study completed in partnership with the Salk Institute and USC Photo on homepage: Maksim Plikus, assistant professor of...
Two Bio Sci students named Fulbright Scholars
Apr 22, 2013
Of the four UC Irvine students awarded prestigious Fulbright grants, two are Biological Sciences majors Armaan Ahmed Rowther (pictured left) and Soraya Azzawi (pictured right), both seniors graduating in June 2013, will conduct research in Jordan. This is the first...
UCI faculty researcher Sunil Gandhi named 2013 Searle Scholar
Apr 11, 2013
Sunil Gandhi, assistant professor of neurobiology & behavior at UC Irvine, was recently named one of 17 Searle Scholars for 2013. This is the first time in 17 years that a UC Irvine faculty member has received this honor, which recognizes and supports innovative...