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Anteater Time Machine: A massive crowd cheers on students in caps and gowns during the commencement ceremony in Aldrich Park, circa 1981. (Photo courtesy of UC Irvine Libraries Archives) |
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The fur flies in Stephanie McEwan’s class |
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Anteater students swarmed to the front of the stage of Stephanie McEwan’s pets and human behavior class for special guest “Venom,” an Alaskan Malamute-Siberian Husky mix. The course introduces the positive roles that companion pets and animals play in human society and how the deep bond between people and animals is beneficial not only to animal wellness but to human society as well. “One Health is a well-established approach that recognizes the health and well-being of people is closely connected to the health and well-being of animals and our shared environment,” said McEwan. “In this regard, human medicine, veterinary medicine, behavioral science, ethology, public health, environmental science and psychological science all benefit from a One Health approach involving collaborations across multiple disciplines and sectors.” |
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A new study by UC Irvine researchers identified dopamine loss in a key brain region as a driver of memory decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Restoring dopamine levels, including with the drug Levodopa, improved memory function in preclinical models. The findings suggest a promising new treatment pathway targeting brain circuits, not just toxic proteins. “We did not initially expect dopamine to be affected in Alzheimer’s disease,” said Kei Igarashi, Chancellor’s Fellow and associate professor of anatomy and neurobiology (above). “However, as the evidence accumulated, it became clear that dopamine dysfunction plays a central role in memory impairment.” The National Institutes of Health supported the work. #SpeakUp4Science |
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DARPA grant for AI to drive math breakthroughs |
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded UC Irvine a $2.6 million, three-year grant to study how artificial intelligence tools can accelerate progress in advanced mathematical research. “Understanding AI’s ability to accelerate mathematicians’ research isn’t going to look like giving it problems with known answers,” said Jesse Wolfson, professor of mathematics. “It’s whether it helps a working mathematician make progress on a problem that hasn’t been solved yet. That’s what we aim to measure.” #SpeakUp4Science |
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Reminder: In observance of Memorial Day, there will be no Digest on Monday. See you next Tuesday. |
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Visiting your dentist twice a year pays off |
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Have you scheduled your dental visit this year? A simple checkup can help you avoid costly treatments and keep your smile strong. Oral health is closely connected to overall health. Many health conditions, including diabetes and heart disease, can show signs in the mouth, and research has linked gum disease to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes. The connections may go further than you realize – click this link for a list of some examples. |
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In Sophie Calle’s In Memory of Frank Gehry’s Flowers (2014), the artist pays homage to her friend, the late renowned architect, Frank Gehry. Inspired by Calle’s artwork, participants will use a variety of paper materials to create collage flower bouquets. |
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Zot love from alumna and CBS LA anchor Kalyna Astrinos |
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Kalyna Astrinos, alumna and CBS LA news anchor (right), with Goran Matijasevic, executive director of the UCI Chief Executive Roundtable, at The Lost Bean in Irvine. |
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While reporting live from The Lost Bean in Irvine, CBS LA news anchor and UC Irvine alumna Kalyna Astrinos proudly gave her alma mater a spirited shoutout with a booming, “ZotZot, baby!” |
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#UCIconnected spotlights interesting updates from the UC Irvine community. #IamUCI spotlights profiles of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Send submissions via email or post on social media with the #UCIconnected or #IamUCI hashtags. |
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The Orange County Register, May 21 Cited: Sunmin Lee, professor of medicine |
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Associated Press, May 21 Cited: Brandon Golob, associate professor of criminology, law and society |
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The New York Times, May 20 Cited: Candice Odgers, Chancellor’s Professor of psychology |
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