UCI microbiologists find new approach to fighting viral illnesses

By discovering how certain viruses use their host cells to replicate, UC Irvine microbiologists have identified a new approach to the development of universal treatments for viral illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, hepatitis and possibly the common cold.

Leading Iranian biologists attend campus symposium

Visit by 13 scientists is part of an educational exchange program run by the National Research Council of the U.S. National Academies, and the World Learning organization.

UC Irvine News Brief: Leading Iranian biologists attend campus symposium

Visit by 13 scientists is part of an educational exchange program run by the National Research Council of the U.S. National Academies, and the World Learning organization.

UC Irvine News Brief: UCI biologists turn up the heat on bacteria, discover mutation pattern

Findings by Brandon Gaut, Albert Bennett and Anthony Long appear in the current issue of the journal Science.

UC Irvine News Brief: Pioneering molecular biologist Masayasu Nomura dies at 84

His studies of ribosomes provided key insights into the nature of antibiotic resistance and cell growth control.

UC Irvine News Brief: Three UC Irvine biologists honored by scientific research society

Ayala, de la Cruz, Korn cited for achievement in their scientific disciplines and dedication to Sigma Xi.

UC Irvine News Brief: Neurobiologist, author will discuss quest to explain memory

Terry McDermott’s new book, “101 Theory Drive,” profiles Gary Lynch’s research team and the high-pressure stakes of scientific discovery.

Biologist explores chemicals' contribution to obesity epidemic

With obesity emerging as a leading health threat to Americans, it’s easy to blame a couch-potato culture addicted to calorie-rich…

UCI biologist reports original source of malaria

Researchers have identified what they believe is the original source of malignant malaria: a parasite found in chimpanzees in equatorial…

Biologist awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowship

Kevin Thornton, UC Irvine ecology & evolutionary biology assistant professor, has been awarded an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. He…