Our Mission
The mission of the EMN Administration is to provide excellent financial and administrative support to the Departments of Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology (EEOB), Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology (MCSB), the UCR Natural Reserves, and the Stem Cell Center, which perform research, teaching and community outreach.
CNAS Science News
November 03, 2026
Tijuana River waste is polluting San Diego’s air
Waste dumped into the Tijuana River can travel seven times farther than expected before becoming airborne and polluting San Diego’s air, at least 20 miles from its source, according to new research.
November 03, 2026
Body size, not competition, may kickstart evolution
New theory explains how species begin to diversify
October 28, 2026
Fresh as the microplastic-laden Sierra snow
For the first time, scientists have measured the microplastic pollution falling on the Sierra Nevada during snowstorms. They found significant amounts even in locations inaccessible by car or by foot.
October 21, 2026
Human neural stem cells found to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants
Findings raise concerns about infection during early brain development