Kathleen K. Treseder, Ph.D., professor and vice chair in the department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, was selected as the U.S. scientist for the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) as part of the…
At the 2016 annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington D.C., four UCI undergraduates participating in the School of Biological Sciences Minority Science Programs (MSP) received awards for…
On February 25th, ReMIND (Research and Education of Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders) hosted their annual Emerging Scientists Symposium on the 4th floor of Gross Hall. The symposium showcased some of the exceptional research occurring…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the leading cause of age-related dementia and is thought to be driven by the accumulation of a protein called beta-amyloid that aggregates to form amyloid plaques in the brain. Microglia, immune…
Anthony A. James, Ph.D., distinguished professor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, has been awarded The Founders’ Memorial Award by the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The award was established in 1958 to honor scientists who…
Tropical montane cloud forests (TMCF) are characterized by persistent cloud cover. Unfortunately, the cloud layer is rising due to global warming, leading to drier and warmer conditions. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. candidates, Caitlin Looby…
The herbicide “Roundup” was first sold in 1974 and is now the most widely used weed-killer in the world. The active ingredient in Roundup is glyphosate, which was originally reported to pose a relatively low…
On March 3rd, the School of Biological Sciences held its annual faculty retreat at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. This year’s retreat was co-sponsored with the School of Medicine and provided an opportunity to foster…
The School of Biological Sciences Student Council (BSC) held their annual Winter Soirée in February to promote dialog between faculty and students. The event, in Natural Sciences I, hosted over 110 student guests, 40 BSC…
Professor Travis E. Huxman, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, was part of a large multi-institutional research study established to determine the extent, magnitude and controls on photosynthesis in tropical forests. Analyzing how tropical forests regulate their…