Science & Technology

The immune system is responsible for more than keeping us safe against infectious diseases. According to a new study by associate professor A. Kimberley McAllister at UC Davis, immune system molecules also regulate neural connections as the brain develops. This research could provide clues to environmental causes of disorders like autism.

Chromium doesn’t get talked about much, but the element is all around us – we see it in glittering gemstones and stainless steel forks.

With the stress of academics and the paltry job market, no one can blame college students for feeling a little down.

Forty years ago, geoscientist Paul Martin came up with a beautiful idea.

When Hida Viloria was born in New York in 1968, her South American parents had to decide if she should have surgery.

It’s easy to turn heads when you use terms like “penile cancer.”

Recent research done by University of Buffalo scientists on caffeine’s effects on teenagers revealed unexpected results. Teenage boys showed little tolerance to caffeine, while teenage girls were less affected by caffeine’s chemical stimulants.

A recent breakthrough in plant cloning techniques at UC Davis could help farmers grow tastier food. Scientists are developing a way to make plants produce perfect clones of themselves.

What is it? The Google Maps 5.1.0 app for Android has a number of new features that make it perfect for college students who like to travel.

Every kindergartener knows that humans have two kinds of stomachs.

Nine men and nine women file into a room for a scientific study. A tubing system set up with a small pump continuously draws blood from all of the volunteers to test the chemicals that course through their veins. Simultaneous cardiovascular tests measure their blood pressures and heart rates through small finger cuffs.

Light Emitting Diodes, more commonly known as LEDs, are touted as the energy efficient alternative to conventional incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs. LEDs are used in nearly every electronic device from computer monitors to remote-control cars. However, a new study co-published by researchers from UC Davis and UC Irvine shows that the LED lights used in many electronic devices can contain harmful substances that affect human health.