John Avise’s book receives 2013 Outstanding Academic Title Award

John Avise’s book, Evolutionary Perspectives on Pregnancy received the 2013 Outstanding Academic Titles Award from Choice, the flagship publication of the American Library Association, The Association of College and Research Libraries Division. John Avise, Ph.D. is a...

Caffeine consumption enhances memory, UCI neurobiologist finds

January 13, 2014: Caffeine is the energy boost of choice for millions who consume it to wake up or stay up. Now, UC Irvine neurobiologist Michael Yassa has found another use for the stimulant: memory enhancer. Michael Yassa, assistant professor of neurobiology &...

Announcement from the Chancellor about the new Dean

Announcement from the Chancellor about the new Dean

December 23, 2013: An announcement from Chancellor Michael Drake regarding the new School of Biological Sciences Dean of the School of Biological Sciences Dear Colleagues: I am delighted to announce the appointment of Frank M. LaFerla as the School of Biological...