Science & Technology

Some of the collections have recently been featured by the university during Biodiversity Museum Day on March 6 and an episode of UC Davis Live on March 31 By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org   Hidden behind the UC Davis Physics Building, in the Academic Surge on Crocker Lane, the R.M. Bohart Museum of Entomology houses […]

Swoop Portable MRI system is the first FDA approved portable MRI device that can be driven to the patient bedside for quick MRI scans By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org   This past month was National Brain Trauma Awareness Month, recognizing the unique life-changing narratives of patients who have undergone brain injuries and the need for […]

UC Davis researchers partnered a synthetic drug with a new plant product to reduce neuroinflammation By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org Kurarinone, a plant product derived from a pea plant, was combined with an enzyme inhibitor to create a method to alleviate neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s disease. Partnered with researchers at the Dalian Medical University in China, […]

The transgenic lettuce contains a fusion protein that can counteract the loss of bone density in microgravity By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org   Our bodies were made to interact with Earth’s gravitational pull. When astronauts take part in long spaceflights and encounter extended microgravity, there are side effects that occur — specifically, loss of bone […]

The conference, co-hosted by a UC Davis assistant professor, opened a conversation between scientists, museum and healthcare professionals and individuals living with chronic pain By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Have you ever insisted to your best friend that when you listen to your favorite song you feel less anxious, less depressed or less lonely? Or […]

Changes to COVID-19 guidelines allow students the option to return to classes post-spring break without masks By ANGELINA ANGELO and MONICA MANMADKAR — campus@theaggie.org   This quarter, students have the option to not wear a mask in indoor settings on campus. The mask mandate was lifted on March 19, the first day of spring break, […]

Society for Pediatric Research recognizes one academic pediatrician annually with the Maureen Andrew Mentor Award By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org   The national Maureen Andrew Mentor Award recognizes one academic pediatrician annually for a remarkable record of mentorship and leadership. “The Maureen Andrew Mentor Award honors the contributions of Dr. Maureen Andrew to the field […]

Information from noninvasive ultrasounds is able to tell researchers which animals are the most mature and ready to reproduce By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org   Giant sea snails that graze on plankton and algae, abalone are sometimes called the ‘bison of the ocean.’ Abalone meat and shells have been popular for hundreds of years, and […]

UC Davis researchers targeted furin to block activation of spike protein, the key to the coronavirus’ infectiousness By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org Vaccines have tremendously reduced positive cases of COVID-19 since their implementation, but researchers at UC Davis Health have been looking into areas where the vaccines could be improved. Though they provide immunity, one […]

The American Society of Microbiology invited Dandekar to join the American Academy of Microbiology for her impactful scientific contributions By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org Satya Dandekar, a professor of microbiology and chairperson at the Department of Medical Microbiology, has been selected to join the American Academy of Microbiology among 65 others. Elected through a highly […]

Closely related to humans, gorillas tend to be more prone to respiratory infections from humans    By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org   With the closing of zoos and other public attractions, respiratory infections and illness have decreased significantly in their gorilla population. The mountain and eastern lowland gorilla populations’ respiratory health has greatly improved since […]

The NHIP, or the neuronal-hypoxia-induced placental-associated gene, is vital to reducing risks of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by protecting early fetal brain development  By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org   According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 44 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Currently, there is no molecular […]