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UCI cactus restoration program aims to boost the population of a rare wren. Biologists are creating a welcoming habitat near campus that they hope will help the species thrive.

UCI pilot program takes root on historic Irvine Ranch.

Neurobiologist Christopher Lay receives $10,000 Public Impact Fellowship for ‘whisker work.’

Longtime assistant Nan Collett helps superior memory research in James McGaugh’s lab run smoothly.

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In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

History of fruit fly research and riddle solved at UCI.

Chancellor Michael Drake, biological sciences chair Albert Bennett and 2010 UCI Medal recipient Hazem Chehabi laud this year’s winner of the Templeton Prize at Oct. 15 ceremony.

Assistant professor of Earth system science and ecology & evolutionary biology will focus on the ratio of nitrogen to phosphorus in plankton and its role in regulating global nutrient cycles.

The international scientific community has declared Wednesday, Oct. 6, Stem Cell Awareness Day to celebrate both the advances already made in that area of research and the promise it holds for the future. As a nationally recognized leader in the field, UC Irvine will commemorate the day with two events.