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Unlocking Memory: A Molecular Switch That Strengthens or Silences What We Remember
A new study from researchers in the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences is shedding light on one of the most fundamental and fragile human abilities: memory.
Making Science Matter: Cameron Geller Wins UCI Grad Slam
Second-place finisher Tessa Chou, first-place finisher Cameron Geller and...
Professor Leslie M. Thompson Featured in Orange Coast Magazine
Shalini Pradhan Awarded Prestigious Moore Foundation Fellowship to Study the Brain’s Molecular Landscape
Shalini Pradhan, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the laboratory of Xiaoyu Shi, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 postdoctoral fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Assistant Professor Benjamin Morehouse Awarded $150,000 Michelson Prize to Advance Immunology Research
Dr. Benjamin Morehouse studies a unique branch of immunology called “ancient immunity.” Like an archeologist searching for clues among ancient ruins, Morehouse scours the ancient genomes of bacteria for yet undiscovered immune treasures.
Flip the Switch: UC Irvine Study Reveals a Metabolic Trigger That Helps Muscles Repair and Grow
Building and keeping muscle is essential for lifelong health, not just athletic performance. Strong skeletal muscle supports mobility, healthy aging and recovery after injury or illness.
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