November 2, 2011
Agnes Henschen-Edman, professor emerita of the Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry, died of natural causes in her University Hills home Oct. 23. She was a pioneer in the characterization of the blood…
October 3, 2011 11:12 a.m.
Three UC Irvine biologists honored by scientific research society
Three members of UC Irvine’s School of Biological Sciences were recently recognized by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society for achievement in their scientific disciplines and dedication…
UCI-led butterfly study sheds light on convergent evolution
Researchers find single gene controls mimicry across different species
— Irvine, Calif., July 21, 2011 —
For 150 years scientists have been trying to explain convergent evolution. One of the best-known examples…
Prof. Georg Striedter (Neurobiology and Behavior) recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Most Promising Future Faculty: Ms. Jessica Pratt (Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, School of Biological Sciences)
The recipients of these awards were selected from over 60 nominations…
May 22, 2011 2:45 p.m.
Memorial service May 26 for molecular genetics pioneer Walter Fitch
Longtime UCI professor Walter Monroe Fitch, founder of molecular phylogenetics, will be honored by colleagues and friends at a memorial service from 3 to…
March 16, 2011
Tsai Named Chancellor’s Fellow Sheryl Tsai, molecular biology & biochemistry associate professor, has been named a Chancellor’s Fellow, effective July 1, 2011-June 30, 2014. The title honors and recognizes scholars of exceptional value…
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Kristine Preston steps softly onto UC Irvine’s Ecological Preserve, 62 acres of cheerful wildflowers and sweet-smelling sage scrub tucked above University Hills.
“We had a pair of birds using this plant two days ago,…
With his rosy cheeks and booming laugh, Michael Clegg is often told he resembles Santa Claus, and he logs almost as many miles.
The UC Irvine ecology & evolutionary biology professor also is foreign secretary for…