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A transgenic mouse embryo in which AI-designed regulatory DNA sequences drive gene expression in the forebrain (red) and in the

When biologist Maksim Plikus took the leap into the multibillion-dollar market for hair-loss treatments, he had lots of local support.

PhD candidate Cameron Geller of the Department of Developmental & Cell Biology has been named the 2026 UC Irvine Grad

Shalini Pradhan, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the laboratory of Xiaoyu Shi, has been awarded a prestigious 2026 postdoctoral fellowship from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.

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Cancer is one of the world’s most pressing health challenges, and despite decades of progress, many treatments still come with

Scientists at UCI reveal that skin cells use microscopic “cellular bridges” called cytonemes to coordinate renewal, a process that may hold keys to treating skin diseases.

UCI researchers uncover how the lipid sphingosine can shut down cancer-driving signals — offering hope for tackling drug resistance.

UCI scientists use math and biology to uncover how Chlamydia times its switch to an infectious state — a finding that may inspire new therapies.

UCI researchers discover the “range extender,” a DNA element that lets enhancers control genes from far away — reshaping our understanding of gene regulation.