Science & Technology

New methods of research could help those with ADHD Researchers at UC Davis have discovered that oxytocin, a stress-buffering molecule, exists in cells outside the hypothalamus and is located in the extended amygdala of the brain. The oxytocin produced in the extended amygdala can cause social anxiety behaviors to occur in mice, while oxytocin produced […]

Graduate students at UC Davis get a firsthand look at climate change through their research Experts find it alarming that a body of water as big as the Laptev Sea in Russia is no longer freezing at its general rate. The sheet of ice on the Laptev Sea is nonexistent this year in comparison to […]

The Wildlife Defense Network combines academic expertise and government resources in a coordinated wildlife rescue effort During the devastating and premature wildfire season this summer, one group of fire victims often went overlooked—wildlife mammals. One organization, The Wildlife Disaster Network, is using veterinary expertise and other resources to address the medical concerns of wildlife impacted […]

UC Davis study shows empathy may not always be perceived as a merit Empathy often has the connotation of being a universal good, but is this truly how society perceives it? A recent UC Davis study led by Y. Andre Wang, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology, revealed that empathy may not always be seen as […]

UC Davis study links COVID-19 conditions to safety issues A recent UC Davis study reveals that, aside from the inherent dangers, the COVID-19 pandemic is also prompting safety concerns from an increase in firearm purchases. Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz, an assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine, explained that after looking at the intersections between violence, […]

Professor of virology recognized for discovery of the hepatitis C virus When Charles Rice, a professor of virology at The Rockefeller University, heard his landline ringing at 4:30 a.m., he figured someone from his laboratory was pulling a prank on him. But when the voice on the other end of the line mentioned the names […]

Trump’s tweets show how media consumption affects our understanding of COVID-19  After being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for COVID-19, President Donald Trump took to Twitter, claiming to have been “cured” by a cocktail drug created by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. While some Americans may believe this drug can put an end to the […]

Experts compare the efficacy of different masks in blocking particles Although wearing masks in public has been common in some countries since before the pandemic, it was not until recently that masks have become a staple item in the U.S. Considering both the COVID-19 pandemic and the unhealthy air quality due to the recent wildfires […]

Teams of researchers from 12 health systems, 202 hospitals, use novel data collection methods to collaborate on research  UC Davis Health is collaborating with many other health systems in a data consortium aimed at answering specific questions about COVID-19. Researchers, clinicians and the general public are encouraged to submit their questions to COVID19questions.org, where teams […]

In an effort to highlight the work of UC Davis’ researchers, The California Aggie is showcasing a series featuring women who have been contributing to a better understanding of COVID-19 Although the current nasal swab used to test for COVID-19 has proven to be effective, one might wonder if there could be a more comfortable […]

Health experts give advice on how to mitigate the effects of influenza and COVID-19 Several factors will affect how this flu season will unfold, according to Dean Blumberg, the chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. On one hand, Blumberg expects there to be an increased transmission of the coronavirus starting in […]

Climate crisis induces hazardous air quality across California As wildfires ravage California, decimating homes and habitats, smoke blankets the state. This past month, multiple counties—including Solano and Yolo Counties—sent out alerts of unhealthy air quality. As the Air Quality Index (AQI) rose above 200, it became dangerous for everyone, not just those in sensitive groups, […]