Science & Technology

“Scarless” thyroidectomy is a promising alternative that leaves no visible scar on the patient’s neck By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org  UC Davis Medical Center became the first institution in California Central Valley to perform a “scarless” thyroidectomy, a surgical procedure that removes the thyroid gland. The procedure is performed through a technique called transoral thyroidectomy, […]

UC Davis professors explain the science behind romantic relationships in humans and other monogamous animal relationships  By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org With the weather warming up and spring on the horizon, stores are filled with candy hearts and life-sized teddy bears. On Feb. 10, UC Davis psychology professors Paul Eastwick and Karen Bales talked about […]

A fragility fracture, which can result from a fall from standing height, can be indicative of weakened, brittle bones and even osteoporosis By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org  The National Osteoporosis Foundation finds that roughly half of all women and up to a quarter of men will suffer a fragility fracture in their lifetime. As individuals […]

Radiation fog, a common wintertime feature of the Central Valley, has distinct formation processes compared to California’s coastal fog By MADELEINE PAYNE — science@theaggie.org Winter in Davis often means chilly bike rides to class, sunsets that start as early as 5 p.m. and the occasional presence of a dense, motionless fog known as tule fog. […]

A combination of surgical Targeted Muscle Reinnervation and machine learning helps patients make more complex upper limb prosthetic movements By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org  A team of UC Davis scientists and reconstructive surgeons is collaborating to improve the quality of life for patients with upper limb amputations. Through a novel surgical procedure called Targeted Muscle […]

This study was the first to focus on the racial and sex differences in the gut microbiome, highlighting the possible effects of various environmental and socioeconomic factors on gut health By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org A study led by UC Davis researchers showed significant differences in insulin sensitivity between Black and white women. This study […]

Using precise measurements of krypton isotopes, UC Davis researchers prove that volatile organic compounds were incorporated into the Earth earlier than they thought  By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org According to a new study published in Nature by UC Davis researchers, krypton (Kr) isotopes provide better insight into how, when and where carbon, nitrogen and water […]

As the upward trend of omicron cases is seeming to decline, experts say it is important to stay cautious while returning in-person classes  By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org With students, faculty and other UC Davis members coming back to campus for in-person learning, it is still important to keep COVID-19 in mind and take the […]

The UC Davis Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing took part in a collaborative project that created educational videos about wound care, mobility and more to assist caregivers in caring for family or friends at home By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Nearly one in five American adults are unpaid caregivers for a family or friend […]

UC Davis discovered a way to reduce methane emissions from cattle By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org  An article published by the University of California Office of the President deemed UC Davis’ research on the effects of feeding cattle seaweed on greenhouse gas emissions as one of the top 10 research stories of 2021.  Professor and Sesnon […]

UC Davis researchers found that eating only a handful of dried goji berries increases protective pigments in the eye By MONICA MANMADKAR — science@theaggie.org Consuming only a handful of dried goji berries can increase the density of protective pigment in the eyes, according to a study by UC Davis researchers. With a regular intake, these […]

Research done at UC Davis and the Max Planck Institute discovered mutation bias in Arabidopsis thaliana plants By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Grey Monroe, who is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis and principal investigator at the Monroe Lab, was a postdoctoral student in Germany at the Max […]