Science & Technology

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 […]

A new study done by researchers at UC Davis and Hokkaido University in Japan seeks to understand collective behavior through leader-follower information exchanges By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Have you ever seen a flock of birds flying in formation or watched a school of fish swim in perfect sync and wondered how it was possible?  […]

The project, which dispersed seeds by way of community participation, is led by Miridae Living Labs in collaboration with the UC Davis Department of Human Ecology By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Urban areas aren’t known for being kind to plants: herbicides, lawnmowers and landscape management teams often interfere with the germination of native, local seeds. […]

The Micra is the smallest leadless pacemaker in the world to be implanted in children as young as two years old By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org  Congenital complete heart block, a rare condition that disrupts rhythmic electrical conduction responsible for regular pumping of the heart, affects about one in 15,000 to 22,000 children. Owen Clark’s […]

TFO device measures a fetus’s oxygen saturation levels non-invasively  By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org   According to data published in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2016, 60% of cesarean sections (C-sections) that are conducted due to potential hypoxia are unnecessary. Fetal hypoxia is a condition where the fetus is not delivered enough oxygen to continue […]