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neurobiology

Xiangmin Xu, director of UCI’s Center for Neural Circuit Mapping in his lab

Cartographers of the brain

UCI’s Center for Neural Circuit Mapping is redrawing our understanding of mechanisms underlying several common disorders

Putting the ‘lazy eye" to work

UCI research suggests expanding amblyopia treatment approaches

UCI study identifies brain protein that could put the brakes on Alzheimer's

Discovery of TOM-1 protein role heralds new directions in the disease fight

microscopic image of cells

Link between brain immune cells and Alzheimer's disease development identified

UCI study finds absence of microglia prevents plaque formation

Giving - and getting - a helping hand

UCI scholarship recipient aids others on her journey to becoming a doctor

Brain Explorer Academy expands young minds

Outreach program for second- to eighth-graders promotes scientific thinking, interest in STEM careers

Outdated gaming equipment gets new life

UCI Esports donates original arena PCs to informatics department, research labs and student clubs

Researchers discover neural patterns key to understanding disorders such as PTSD

Findings by UCI scientists may unlock new treatment approaches

UCI study identifies a new way by which the human brain marks time

Novel findings may further understanding of age-related dementia

Now you just need to remember to exercise!

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