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The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences
Our academic departments lead pioneering research in neurobiology, developmental and cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and ecology and evolutionary biology. The excellence of our faculty is committed to unravel the complexities of life through cutting-edge research.
Dunlop School News
UC Irvine Scientists Engineer Bacteria for Sustainable Ammonia Production: E. coli breakthrough promises eco-friendly solutions for agriculture and energy
From left: Professor Markus Ribbe; Professor Yilin Hu. Irvine, Calif., October 10, 2024 — Scientists from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have made a groundbreaking advance that could reshape agriculture, energy production and environmental...
UC Irvine Study Reveals Snails Help Algae Thrive: New research uncovers snails’ unexpected role in promoting marine ecosystem health
Irvine, Calif., October 9, 2024 — Researchers at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences, led by Professor Matthew Bracken, have unveiled new findings in marine ecology that shed light on the intricate relationships between the organisms living in...
Unlocking the Maternal Brain: Groundbreaking Research Reveals Stunning Changes During Pregnancy
Irvine, Calif., September 16, 2024 — UC Irvine’s Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences is proud to announce a new study published in Nature Neuroscience, revealing remarkable insights into the human brain during pregnancy. Conducted in collaboration with UC...
Assistant Professor Dequina Nicholas Receives Major Funding to Study Type 2 Diabetes and Mentor Underrepresented Students
Assistant Professor Dequina Nicholas has received significant funding from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for her research on Type 2 diabetes. Her project, "Immune Landscape of Human Pancreatic Islets in Type 2 Diabetes," aims to understand...
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