evolution

Chang Liu’s Science study outlines improvements to the gene evolution system his lab developed

Paleontologists have long asked if hippopotamuses and cetaceans – whales, dolphins and porpoises – share a common, amphibious ancestor. The answer, which is no, according to a study published today in Current Biology, was derived by a molecular and genetic analysis of the animals’ hides which are highly adapted to aquatic environments. Co-senior author Maksim […]

In his new book, UCI vision scientist Donald Hoffman says evolution has trained humans to construct reality, rather than to see the world as it truly is

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

Humans may have gathered them for 15,000 years before cultivating the fruit as a crop

Kathleen Treseder, professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, has been elected a fellow of the Ecological Society of America in 2016 in recognition of advancing the science of ecology. Specifically, the ESA cited her leadership in evaluating and communicating the importance of fungi in ecosystems, including in mediating ecosystem responses to global climate change. “This […]

UCI doctoral candidate seeks to maximize the health of native plants in restored environments

Generous alumni gift guarantees UCI access to tropical studies program.

Innovative biology course makes the unseen – and its movement – visible.

History of fruit fly research and riddle solved at UCI.