Biological Sciences

Novel findings may further understanding of age-related dementia

Technological innovation can be used to rapidly make new antibodies and pharmaceutical enzymes

UCI Ph.D. candidate makes headlines with discovery of ‘vegetarian’ species of the feared carnivores

The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Orange County Community Foundation’s S.L. Gimbel Foundation Fund. The money will support the testing of 1,200+ FDA-approved compounds to gauge their effectiveness in preventing microglia from destroying brain synapses. Such damage “is seen frequently in patients with Alzheimer’s […]

Talk will address intersection of politics and science, need to renew research funding

Innovative course teaches UCI grad students to better communicate their scientific research to the public

From helping homeless youths to leading California’s community college system, UCI alumni are living out the American dream in myriad ways. Tenacious, intelligent and driven, they have overcome adversity to achieve their visions and make a difference in their communities and in the world. Below, we explore just a small sampling of the fascinating success stories created by UCI graduates.

Even mild physical activity immediately improves memory function, UCI-led study finds

To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we highlight some exceptional Anteaters

Wound healing is a complex process that involves intricate interplay among multiple skin and immune cell types. When optimal conditions are achieved, wounds can heal by true regeneration, when new hairs and new adipose tissue re-form. However, more commonly, optimal conditions cannot be achieved, and wounds heal by making scars. To help foster true regeneration, […]