UCI study of fruit fly ‘brain in a jar’ reveals mechanics of jet lag

First real-time imaging of intact circadian neural networks shows how light shifts disrupt biological clocks

Herbal extract boosts fruit fly lifespan by nearly 25 percent, UCI study finds

The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant long used for stress relief was found to increase the lifespan of fruit fly populations by an average of 24 percent, according to UC Irvine researchers.

Green tea impairs development, reproduction in fruit flies, UCI study finds

Research suggests that excessive consumption by humans may be unhealthy

Molly Burke

Fly study solves scientific riddle

History of fruit fly research and riddle solved at UCI.

Herbal extract found to increase lifespan of fruit flies

The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant indigenous to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia increased the lifespan…

Link between biological clock and aging revealed

UCI-led study shows low-calorie diet may help keep body young

Where beer and science meet

Brews and Brains group translates complex research for a mass audience

Diane O’Dowd

Improving science education

UCI Professor Diane O’Dowd and others argue science teaching is not properly valued.

Turmeric

The spice of life

Mahtab Jafari’s research shows curry’s main ingredient has more to offer than good flavor. It extended the lifespan of fruit flies by up to 20 percent, while improving locomotion and having tumor-prevention properties.

Herbal extract found to increase lifespan

The herbal extract of a yellow-flowered mountain plant indigenous to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia increased the lifespan…