Kathleen Treseder and Sandra Holden with the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology have published a Perspectives article in the March 29 issue of Science describing how mycorrhizal fungi in plant roots may contribute to carbon sequestration in soils....
New mechanism for long-term memory formation discovered
Mar 25, 2013
UCI study also identifies possible gene target linked to cognitive disabilities Irvine, Calif., March 25, 2013 - UC Irvine neurobiologists have found a novel molecular mechanism that helps trigger the formation of long-term memory. The researchers believe the...
Developmental biologist Dr. Arthur Lander named Donald Bren Professor
Feb 27, 2013
UCI researcher noted for advancing emerging field of systems biology Irvine, Calif., Feb. 28, 2013 — Arthur Lander, M.D., Ph.D., a recognized leader in the emerging field of systems biology, whose research has helped identify underlying causes for some cancers and...
UCI team finds new target for treating wide spectrum of cancers
Jan 30, 2013
Research reveals rare and promising binding site on mutant p53 protein Irvine, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 — UC Irvine biologists, chemists and computer scientists have identified an elusive pocket on the surface of the p53 protein that can be targeted by cancer-fighting...
UCI study reveal fetal exposure to plastic chemical linked to obesity in offspring
Jan 15, 2013
UCI study identifies transgenerational effects of an environmental obesogen found in some paints, plastics and consumer products Irvine, Calif. (January 15, 2013) — Exposing pregnant mice to low doses of the chemical tributyltin (TBT) – which was used in marine...
UC Irvine study of leaping toads reveals muscle-protecting mechanism
Dec 19, 2012
Nervous system modulates motor control according to anticipated intensity of landing Irvine, Calif., Dec. 19, 2012 — Most people are impressed by how a toad jumps. UC Irvine biologist Emanuel Azizi is more impressed by how one lands. An assistant professor of ecology...
State board awards $2.833 million for desert research center improvements
Dec 19, 2012
UC Irvine-run facility in Anza-Borrego state park supports field work Irvine, Calif., Dec. 19, 2012 — The California Wildlife Conservation Board has awarded $2.833 million in Proposition 84 funds for new construction at UC Irvine’s Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert...
Biological Sciences professor Bruce Blumberg authors paper on a new tool to design safer chemicals and processes
Dec 7, 2012
Dec. 7, 2012 PRESS RELEASE Irvine, Calif. December 7, 2012 - A groundbreaking new paper co-authored by UCI Professor Bruce Blumberg outlines a safety testing system that helps chemists design inherently safer chemicals and processes. Resulting from a...
13 UCI colleagues named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellows
Nov 29, 2012
Nov. 29, 2012 Press Release 8 of 13 recognized have primary appointments in Biological Sciences Irvine, Calif., Nov. 29, 2012 — Twelve UC Irvine researchers and one administrator have been made fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the...
New type of bacterial protection found within cells
Nov 13, 2012
Nov. 13, 2012 Press Release UCI study reveals novel immune system response to infections Irvine, Calif., November 13, 2012 —UC Irvine biologists have discovered that fats within cells store a class of proteins with potent antibacterial activity, revealing a previously...