Aug. 22, 2012 Press Release Study identifies how RNA viruses hijack a host cell to multiply Irvine, Calif., August 22, 2012 —By discovering how certain viruses use their host cells to replicate, UC Irvine microbiologists have identified a new approach to the...
Human model of Huntington’s disease created from skin’s stem cells
Jun 28, 2012
June 28, 2012 Press Release ‘HD in a dish’ will facilitate search for elusive treatment Irvine, Calif., June 28, 2012 —An international consortium of Huntington’s disease experts, including several from the Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center at UC Irvine,...
Susan V. Bryant named interim provost for UC Irvine
Jun 22, 2012
June 22, 2012 Press Release Acclaimed biologist, accomplished administrator has long history of service to campus Irvine, Calif., June 22, 2012 —Susan V. Bryant, internationally acclaimed biologist with a 40-year history serving the campus, has been named interim...
UCI researchers create mosquitoes incapable of transmitting malaria
Jun 12, 2012
June 12, 2012 Press Release Advance provides genetic options for controlling spread of deadly disease Irvine, Calif., June 12, 2012 —Mosquitoes bred to be unable to infect people with the malaria parasite are an attractive approach to helping curb one of the world’s...
Colorful butterflies increase their odds of survival by sharing traits
May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012 Press Release Findings also reveal enhanced smell, taste genes Irvine, Calif., May 16, 2012 —Bright black-and-red butterflies that flit across the sunlit edges of Amazonian rain forests are natural hedonists, and it does them good, according to genetic...
In Memoriam: Agnes Henschen-Edman
Nov 2, 2011
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 coagulation protein fibrinogen and...
Matthew Korn, Graduate Student Research, recognized as Fresh Face of Sigma Xi
Oct 3, 2011
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...
UCI-led butterfly study sheds light on convergent evolution
Jul 21, 2011
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...
Bio wins at 2011 Celebration of Teaching Awards
May 26, 2011
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...
Memorial for Walter Fitch
May 22, 2011
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 5 p.m. Thursday, May...