Ability to identify own species aided by ultraviolet pigment — Irvine, Calif., February 16, 2010 — Image courtesy of Bill Berthet Heliconius erato butterflies have evolved photoreceptors in their eyes for detecting UV colors and express UV-yellow pigment on their...
New book examines the flawed human body
Feb 11, 2010
UCI's John Avise discusses biological imperfection and intelligent design — Irvine, Calif., February 11, 2010 — Steve Zylius / University Communications In his new book, UCI evolutionary biologist John Avise examines why flaws exist in the biological world. Humanity's...
Going to Extremes: Feature on Ian Parker
Jan 3, 2010
Few people could match the intensity and perseverance of UC Irvine neurobiologist Ian Parker. Maybe they're not passionate enough about photography to lie in puddles, drive thousands of miles, scale sheer cliffs, sleep outside in the cold, fight altitude sickness and...