Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, News, Press Release, Research
UC Irvine Team Maps Viral Spread in the Gut Microbiome at Single-Particle Resolution
Irvine, Calif., April 18, 2025 — In a world where gut health is increasingly linked to everything from mental well-being to chronic disease, scientists
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, News, Press Release, Research
The Hidden Architects of Evolution How “Jumping Genes” Shape Genetic Diversity
Irvine, Calif., March 24, 2025 — Why do genetic recombination rates — the process that reshuffles DNA during reproduction — vary so widely between
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Unlocking the Secrets of Long Hair: New Paper Sheds Light on the Evolution and Importance of Human Scalp Hair
Irvine, Calif., January 22, 2025 — A new paper published in the British Journal of Dermatology sheds light on one of the most distinctive
Developmental and Cell Biology, News, Press Release
UC Irvine Uncovers Hidden Genetic Causes of Disease: New tool accelerates discovery of disease-causing DNA mutations
Irvine, Calif., January 6, 2025 — In a significant advancement for understanding genetic diseases, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, News, Press Release
Seagrass Cuts Disease in Seaweed Farms: UC Irvine Study Reveals a Natural Way to Boost Aquaculture yields
Irvine, Calif., December 16, 2024 — In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the UC Irvine
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UC Irvine Discovery Offers Hope for Neurodegenerative Diseases: Dendrite injury triggers protective regrowth, hinting at new treatment pathways
In a new study recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers at the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have identified a novel way to potentially protect nerve cells in neurodegenerative diseases, opening new possibilities for future treatments.
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UCI Scientists Unveil New Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease Through Innovative Brain Analysis
To better understand the complex genetic and molecular underpinnings of AD in both its sporadic and genetic forms, researchers from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and the UC Irvine School of Medicine conducted groundbreaking research recently published in Nature Genetics.
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Smell Loss Linked to 100+ Diseases in New UC Irvine Study: Research shows scent therapy may reduce inflammation and boost health
Irvine, Calif., October 29, 2024 — In a groundbreaking study published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, researchers from UC Irvine’s Charlie Dunlop School of
Faculty, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, News, Press Release, Research
UC Irvine Scientists Engineer Bacteria for Sustainable Ammonia Production: E. coli breakthrough promises eco-friendly solutions for agriculture and energy
Irvine, Calif., October 10, 2024 — Scientists from the UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences have made a groundbreaking advance that could