Science & Technology

UC Davis Center for Neuroscience explores potential clinical application to Alzheimer’s disease   By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org   UC Davis researchers from the Center for Neuroscience conducted a brain imaging study exploring the role of the hippocampus in linking separate events into a single narrative. This paper was published in Current Biology. Neuroscience M.D-Ph. […]

An introduction to the tech resources offered on and off campus By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org College is expensive—and apart from courses and textbooks, it’s sometimes hard to know how to best take advantage of the myriad of resources you have access to as a student. From virtual access to specialized software, to library materials […]

Surgeons across North America can undergo training at UC Davis Medical Center for robot-assisted mitral valve heart surgery By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org The American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation recently delegated UC Davis Medical Center as one of the six national host sites for its Cardiac Surgical Robotics Program. The fellowship program aims […]

Merck’s pill, molnupiravir, shows reductions of hospitalizations and deaths by 50% By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org     Over a year and a half into the pandemic, with sweeping changes to the standard of living along with distressing upward trends of illness, hospitalizations and deaths, recent developments of treatments such as Merck’s anti-COVID pill offer hope […]

UC Davis researchers speak to the experience of sharing their work through podcasts. By VICTORIA MCJUNKIN  — science@theaggie.org The British Journal of Educational Technology advocates for podcasts as a valid channel for putting forth research, as the medium boasts a host of benefits for researchers hoping to communicate their work beyond academic journals and those […]

After many delayed vital cancer screenings during the pandemic, UC Davis Health seeks to serve the community through their free screening program By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org Free mammogram screenings are being offered to uninsured women in the Davis community by the UC Davis Health Department of Radiology in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, […]

150 eighth grade students given the opportunity to learn about air quality and build air purifiers By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org Science teachers at Rio Tierra Junior High School and researchers at the UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute partnered together to deliver a two-day lesson on air quality to about 150 eighth-grade students, according […]

A UC Davis review highlights technological innovations across livestock sectors and alternative meat options, broadening conversations about sustainable diets By VICTORIA MCJUNKIN — science@theaggie.org Impossible burgers, steak, almond milk, 2% milk — which of these foods contribute to a sustainable diet? Sustainability discussions breed controversy, often pitting animal products and meat alternatives against each other. […]

Veterinary students often face significant mental health challenges, but UCDSVM offers counseling, financial literacy curriculum and more in order to mitigate stress By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org     Content Warning: Suicide. Resources for 24/7 national and local crisis phone lines and text lines are listed below. For students seeking mental health support, here are some […]

Findings suggest an increased focus on repetitive behaviors is needed in screening techniques for autism spectrum disorder According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 54 children are found with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Over the years, clinicians and researchers have focused on identification of the disorder at earlier stages […]

Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic condition that leads to developmental delays and motor and speech impairments The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recently awarded David Segal, a professor from the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, with the Discovery Stage Research Project (DISC2) award for his […]

The new season dives into exciting research happening at UC Davis and offers a hopeful perspective on today’s science world After a year and a half of increasingly disheartening science news — from pandemic coverage, to wildfires, hurricanes and other environmental catastrophes — the third season of UC Davis’ podcast “Unfold” seeks to offer a […]