From chaos, order

For economist Art De Vany, the natural order that emerges spontaneously from chaos is more efficient and responsive than anything a planner could devise

A good life

In the work of evolutionary biologist and ordained priest Francisco Ayala, science and religion have found a peaceful coexistence

Helping hands

Alumna Shelley Westmore Hoss strives to improve the quality of life in Orange County

Of human bonds

A scholar’s exploration of altruism ultimately took her to its opposite, genocide, and to an understanding of the common ground both share

East meets West

UCI researchers using high-tech tools are gaining insight into how the Eastern practice of acupuncture works. New medical treatments may result

Information is power

For Hoda Anton-Culver, data is key to the early detection and treatment of cancer

Fulbright scholar

Summa cum laude graduate Nima Fayazmanesh is well on his way – wherever he wants to go

It’s in the genes

For Dr. Maureen Bocian, making a diagnosis means detective work

Mixing it up

A chance meeting, a few martinis and some ‘damn good science’ may get MS/spinal cord injury patients up and about

Projection of hope

Researchers show how existing therapies may be used to treat the debilitating effects of Huntington’s disease