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Nobel Laureate Charles Rice and Athlete Rolf Benirschke Return to Campus for On-Stage Conversation

by Evan White
February 27, 2024

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Protein Integral to Sperm Development and Male Fertility Identified

by Douglas Fox
February 21, 2024

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A Medical School That Looks More Like California

by Edwin Garcia
February 20, 2024

Two men wearing white lab coats in a laboratory setting. One is pointing to a plastic plate.

Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer

by Liana Wait
February 02, 2024

many dead elephant seals lie on beach Argentina, victims of bird flu outbreak

Elephant Seal Die-off in Argentina Caused by Bird Flu

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
January 22, 2024

Model of a molecue made up of green and grey spheres. A blue stick-like structure rests in a groove at the top.

Researchers Step Closer to Mimicking Nature’s Mastery of Chemistry

by Greg Watry
January 10, 2024

A black plastic prosthetic arm. The torso of the user, wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, is visible.

Making Prosthetics and Virtual Reality Devices More Inclusive and Accessible

by Andy Fell
December 28, 2023

Matthew Treviño holds a canister of a hormonal birth control gel for men while in his home in Sacramento. He is part of a clinical trial at UC Davis Health testing the new drug.

‘Unfold’ Podcast Episode Examines Hormonal Birth Control for Men

by Amy Quinton
December 18, 2023

three mountain lion cubs look toward camera while standing in straw-lined floor, hay bale in background

Three Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in San Diego

by Emily Senninger/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
December 13, 2023

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Immune Cells Drive Sex Reversal in Zebrafish – and Perhaps Fertility Loss in Women

by Douglas Fox
December 11, 2023

Animal Science Ph.D. student Jen Link holds a black cat on the floor of the Sacramento SPCA. She is researching the best way to create a stress-free nail trimming experience for the animal and humans. (Jael Mackendorf/UC Davis)

Can Science Find a Better Way to Trim a Cat’s Nails?

by Emily C. Dooley
November 30, 2023

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Higher Conscientiousness Linked to Less Risk of Dementia Diagnosis

by Andy Fell
November 29, 2023

Man rubbing his forehead while drinking red wine. UC Davis scientists theorize that a flavanol found naturally in red wine can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol and cause "red wine headache."

Why Do Some People Get Headaches From Drinking Red Wine?

by Amy Quinton
November 20, 2023

Four people in business attire face the camera. Behind them is a colorful, brightly lit wall display.

'Life of a Neuron' at White House Demo Day

by Andy Fell
November 17, 2023

A ginger domestic cat stands on concrete outside a building.

More Than Meows: How Bacteria Help Cats Communicate

by Andy Fell
November 15, 2023

Two white men stand at a laboratory bench. They wear white lab coats, green gloves and safety glasses.

How Immune Cells Prioritize Competing Signals

by Liana Wait
November 09, 2023

Mountain lion walks hills at night with city lights of Los Angeles shining below

City and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats

by Kat Kerlin
November 06, 2023

Female rhesus macaque monkeys and infants at the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis.

Zika Infection in Pregnant Macaques Slows Fetal Growth

by Andy Fell
October 25, 2023

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Experiments in Yeast Hint at Possible Origins of Cancer and Autism

by Douglas Fox
October 24, 2023

In a circular opening, a long-haired woman in a white lab coat bends over a person lying down with the top of their head towards the camera. Blue color fills the rest of the field outside the circle.

Novel Dynamic Imaging Technology Captures the Body’s Immune Response to COVID-19

by Nadine Yehya
October 19, 2023

Seven Golden Retrievers shown in a field. UC Davis researchers find a gene associated with longevity in the breed. (Jessica Hecock)

Can Golden Retrievers Live Longer?

by Amy Quinton
October 19, 2023

Schematic of molecules. At left, two separate molecules represented in various colors. Center, a blue lightning flash denotes light. At right, the two molecules have come together and emit a pink glow.

New Light-Activated Technique to Track Protein Interactions

by Andy Fell
October 11, 2023

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Engineered Bone Marrow Shows Promise for Developing Cancer Treatment

by Jen DeMoss
September 15, 2023

Woman in Tanzania walking with livestock

UC Davis Researchers Awarded $28M to Combat Rift Valley Fever

by Trina Wood
September 14, 2023

Ibis stand besides plates of food and water in an enclosed wildlife care facility

Efforts Intensify To Assist Avian Botulism-Affected Birds At Tulare Lake

by California Department of Fish and Wildife/ Oiled Wildlife Care Network
September 09, 2023

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