Science & Technology

Experiments with mice illustrate “social vigilance,” “behavioral inhibition” also seen in humans To “flatten the curve” of the novel coronavirus, individuals have been asked to stay in their homes and distance themselves from others. Many find this unprecedented social distancing stressful, yet avoiding social situations is a common tendency in individuals with autism and psychiatric […]

Primates, bats among groups with higher viral transmission rates There are newly discovered links between emerging infectious diseases and endangered or threatened species of animals, according to research from the One Health Institute within the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Researchers are studying the rates of viral transmission from animals to humans and are […]

UC Davis Mouse Biology Program collaborates with biopharmaceutical company by conducting animal trials Imagine being able to receive a vaccine through the mail in the form of a transdermal patch instead of an injection at the doctor’s office. Verndari Inc., a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to modernizing vaccine development and delivery, is currently making advances toward […]

Study on effects of past pandemics provides insight into post-COVID-19 economy The novel coronavirus pandemic is affecting nearly every aspect of life in the U.S., shutting down businesses and forcing people throughout the country to shelter in their homes. Many hope for an end in sight to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, especially for […]

Online posts give researchers insight on people with COVID-19 symptoms   Defined as social media posts clearly mentioning symptoms or diagnoses of COVID-19, “sick posts” on the Chinese social media site Weibo are able to predict the daily number of COVID-19 cases up to a week ahead of official statistics, according to a study conducted by UC […]

Experts across variety of disciplines answered questions about novel coronavirus UC Davis experts on immunology, infectious diseases, pathology and emergency medicine gave presentations and answered questions from the public about the novel coronavirus. The “COVID-19 Symposium: Answering your Questions” was held on Thursday, April 23 from 1:30 to 5:10 p.m. Close to 1,000 viewers tuned […]

Funding by Genentech Foundation creates new program for transfer students  The Genentech Foundation awarded the College of Biological Sciences $2.5 million, the largest single grant the college has ever recieved, to fund a new program aimed at boosting opportunities for students transferring to UC Davis. This program, AvenueB, will provide financial support and preparatory programs […]

Computer model predicts arrhythmia risks associated with various drugs UC Davis researchers have taken the first steps toward developing a reliable method to identify the effect of a drug on the heart through a computational model which simulates the interaction of drugs with cardiac channels. The goal of the study is to tackle the lack […]

Researchers outside of health field also contribute to minimizing problems posed by coronavirus  In addition to efforts by the UC Davis Medical Center and other university health facilities, UC Davis engineers have been working to address problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts include manufacturing alternative personal protective equipment (PPE) to use in instances […]

Course features remote lectures, labs, weekly town hall meetings Amid mass transition to remote learning, professors and faculty members within the College of Biological Sciences have collaboratively launched a virtual COVID-19 capstone lab course. The course is set to cover a variety of modules ranging from evolution and ecology to biochemistry. The capstone course encompasses […]

Understanding motivations for becoming vegetarian help activists promote agendas Reducing the risk for heart disease? Slowing the impacts of global warming? Reducing the number of animals killed for consumption? There are many reasons that motivate people to become vegetarian, but research illustrates that health and environmental reasons, as well as animal rights, are the most […]

UC Davis researchers analyzed environmental impacts of California dairy industry The dairy industry has long been scrutinized for producing a large amount of emissions, according to a study published in the Journal of Dairy Science. Research from this study now offers new insights into the emissions from the California dairy industry, unveiling major improvements over […]