Biological Sciences

Ilhem Messaoudi Powers, associate professor of molecular biology & biochemistry, who’s leading a study of UCI Health workers’ exposure to COVID-19.

Couple on the coronavirus front lines

UCI virologist and her pulmonologist husband balance pandemic response with parenthood

UCI biologist seeking to save coral reefs honored by Ecological Society of America

Joleah Lamb, a UCI biologist who studies the impact of infectious diseases on the oceans, has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America, the world’s largest association of professional ecologists. Early Career Fellows are chosen based on their advanced ecological knowledge and applications as well as potential to make notable […]

Turning colon cancer cells around

UCI study finds supplement inhibits cell growth

Chemistry faculty launch antiviral research project

Scientists combine their diverse skills in collaborative effort to hobble COVID-19

UCI team demonstrates ability to supercharge cells with mitochondrial transplantation

Procedure could unlock cures for heart disease, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders

Starve a tumor, feed a cell: How cancers can resist drugs

UCI biologists discover new approach for overcoming drug resistance

Veggie-loving fish could be the new white meat

UCI discovery points to aquaculture potential of the monkeyface prickleback

Putting the ‘lazy eye" to work

UCI research suggests expanding amblyopia treatment approaches

Jennifer Martiny, UCI professor of ecology and evolutionary biology (front), and Katrine Whiteson, UCI assistant professor of molecular biology and biochemistry

UCI biologists spearhead creation of Microbiome Centers Consortium

New network aims to share strategies, accelerate knowledge

UCI biologist Adriana Briscoe

UCI butterfly expert's advocacy for Hispanic scientists takes wing with award

Adriana Briscoe receives the 2020 University Faculty Award