Biological Science

Another iron in the fire against TB

• University of California, Irvine
• April 18, 2011, 3:06 p.m.

UC researchers have found a possible alternate path for TB to spread in the human body.

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Arboretum is no garden-variety greenhouse

• University of California, Irvine
• March 14, 2011, 1:20 p.m.

UCI Arboretum showcases diverse plants of California as well as exotic African bulb flowers.

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Cactus restoration program is for the birds

• University of California, Irvine
• Feb. 28, 2011, 2:29 p.m.

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.

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Plant restoration project taking root

• University of California, Irvine
• Feb. 7, 2011, 3:40 p.m.

UCI pilot program takes root on historic Irvine Ranch.

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America’s scientist abroad

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 24, 2011, 4:52 p.m.

UCI botanist travels the world helping scientific groups

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Improving science education

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 18, 2011, 4:25 p.m.

UCI Professor Diane O’Dowd and others argue science teaching is not properly valued.

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Doctoring in a diverse society

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 18, 2011, 4:21 p.m.

An innovative undergraduate course, “Disparities in Medicine,” addresses diversity and how healthcare workers can embrace patients’ distinctive cultural beliefs, languages and faiths to provide better care.

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UCI botanist is America’s scientist abroad

• University of California, Irvine
• Jan. 1, 2011, 3:55 p.m.

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There’s only one Nan

• University of California, Irvine
• Dec. 20, 2010, 2:37 p.m.

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

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2010 a year of challenges, achievement at UCI

• University of California, Irvine
• Dec. 13, 2010, 2:46 p.m.

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.