Alzheimer's is a disease that impacts the brain and represents between 60 to 80% of dementia cases. Although aging is Alzheimer's greatest significant risk factor, research shows the disease disproportionately affects women. With support from the UCI Institute for...
New CRISPR-based gene drive approach successfully overcomes issue of resistance in females
Mosquitoes are the vector for the parasitic disease malaria. In recent years, scientists like Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Donald Bren Professor Anthony James have been exploring new genetic-based approaches to control the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. In a...
Disconnect found between political affiliation, political decisions in the cognitively impaired
Findings reveal new information on melanoma development and insights into treatments.
New CRISPR-based gene drive approach successfully overcomes issue of resistance in females
Congratulations to Michael A. Yassa, PhD for accepting the position of Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For the 4th year in a row, Sierra Magazine has named UCI #1 overall in its annual “Cool Schools” ranking of sustainability leaders among U.S. & Canadian colleges and universities. Read more here: https://fal.cn/3aBbl
From temporary loss of taste and smell to strokes and seizures, it’s clear a number of people with COVID-19 are suffering central nervous system impact. You can learn about the newest research into this concerning issue when Neurobiology and Behavior Chancellor’s...
Congratulations to Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Vice Chair and Professor Catherine Loudon, one of ten Entomologists honored as 2020 Fellows of the Entomological Society of America. Professor Loudon is the 3rd UCI-affiliated person to be selected as a Fellow....