The Passing of Aaron Schiffman
It is with great sadness that we inform the School of Biological Sciences community of the passing of Aaron Schiffman on February 15, 2024. Remembered for […]
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Study finds drought fuels invasive species after wildfires
Titled “Long-term drought promotes invasive species by reducing wildfire severity,” the research, led by Sarah Kimball, Ph.D., director of the Center for Environmental Biology at UCI, sheds light on the critical interplay of these factors and its profound implications for ecosystem health.
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EPISODE 164: MICHAEL LEON ON OLFACTORY STIMULATION AS A BUFFER FOR DEMENTIA SYMPTOMS
What if the path to delaying the onset of dementia symptoms begins at the nose?
It is a doorway that the research of Dr. Michael Leon opened with a 2023 study on the power of olfaction enrichment to influence memory function and brain health. The findings drew wide acclaim and interest when his results found that stimulation of our sense of smell with essential oils had a profound impact on memory, cognition, and language recall.
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Celebrating Dr. M. Marlene Godoy’s Generosity and Commitment to Excellence
The School of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce a significant contribution to our school, reflecting the generosity and commitment to excellence that defines
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Exploring Zooplankton Dynamics: A Critical Initiative by ESIIL
In the realm of environmental science, understanding the intricacies of ecosystems is paramount to addressing pressing global challenges. Assistant Professor Celia Symons from the
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ICAN Update: Welcoming Our New Directors
Today, the Irvine Center for Addiction Neuroscience (ICAN) is thrilled to announce significant changes in its leadership. As many may already be aware, Professor
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A Little Fiber for Your Health? Samueli Scholar Explores the Relationship Between Diet and the Gut Microbiome
Katrine Whiteson, PhD, is on a quest to understand how microbes living in your body influence health and disease.
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Diego A. Pizzagalli named founding director of UC Irvine depression research institute
Diego A. Pizzagalli, Ph.D. – a leading researcher into the causes, manifestation and treatment of mood disorders, particularly major depression – has been named the founding director of a transdisciplinary depression research institute at the University of California, Irvine, following a nationwide search. The institute is supported by a record $55 million estate gift from philanthropist Audrey Steele Burnand.
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Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Featuring Aimee Edinger
Professor Aimee Edinger presented at Dunlop School’s Dean’s Distinguished Lecutre on October 12, 2023. This lecture described how natural compounds found in yeast and humans might be leveraged to set up roadblocks that kill drug-resistant tumor cells, tame the obesity epidemic, and help deliver next-generation DNA and RNA medicines.
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New Clinical Trial for Pazopanib Offers Hope for HHT Patients
In a groundbreaking development for the treatment of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), a rare and life-threatening vascular disorder, nonprofit organization cureHHT has officially launched