Biological Sciences

New class examines how and why physical activity can work better than pills

UCI scholars Zachary W. Wagoner, a graduate student researcher in cellular & molecular biosciences, and Weian Zhao, professor of pharmaceutical sciences, have identified a new mechanism by which transplanted stem cells treat disease. Their findings are contrary to the long-standing conventional wisdom that diseased tissue is repaired through stem cells differentiating into new cells or […]

Julie Coffey takes us on the trail of UCI’s white-tailed kites

UCI natural reserve sites host researchers, students and volunteers addressing ecological challenges

First-of-its-kind advance holds promise for making new strides in research, treatments

UCI graduate students, researchers traveled the world to chart major ocean regions

Renowned biologist is among 184 diverse recipients of prestigious award this year

Paleontologists have long asked if hippopotamuses and cetaceans – whales, dolphins and porpoises – share a common, amphibious ancestor. The answer, which is no, according to a study published today in Current Biology, was derived by a molecular and genetic analysis of the animals’ hides which are highly adapted to aquatic environments. Co-senior author Maksim […]

Tom Lane’s neurology research on coronaviruses in mice could yield answers

New computational tool decodes biological language of signaling molecules