Founding UCI faculty member honored for learning and memory research
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 — UC Irvine neurobiologist James McGaugh, whose research has vastly contributed to our knowledge of the brain’s learning and memory abilities,…
Neurobiologists Dr. Jennifer Czerniawski and Dr. John Guzowski have found that brain inflammation dramatically disrupts memory retrieval networks. Their research sheds light on cognitive losses associated with chemotherapy and autoimmune diseases, linking immune system activation,…
Professor of Neurology Carl Cotman is quoted on the benefits of physical exercise in popular new dance party-like settings in the August 21, 2014 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.”Read More…
Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Michael Leon wrote an article featured in the August 26, 2014 issue of Scientific American: “Environmental enrichment may help treat autism – and help…
Dean Frank LaFerla has been named to the inaugural California Advisory Board of Cal-BRAIN.Read More…
Dr. Michael Leon, Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior, was the recipient of the W.G. Marquis Award from the American Psychological Association Read…
Thomson Reuters has issued a 2014 update of its Highly Cited Researchers listing of the top 1 percent of scientific researchers. Biological Sciences School professors Charlie Glabe, Bradford Hawkins and Frank LaFerla were named among…
UCI study finds that learning by repetition impairs recall of details
Technique does enhance key facts in memories but blurs nuance and complexity
Irvine, Calif., June 23, 2014 — When learning, practice doesn’t always make perfect.
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Research represents novel approach to lessening impact of Alzheimers’s, Parkinson’s Irvine, Calif. April 16, 2014 – A class of drugs developed to treat immune- realted conditions and…