Science & Technology

Researchers trace transmission of single-celled parasite from land to water With recent speculations about the travel of pathogens from wildlife to humans with COVID-19, it is interesting to consider different ways that pathogens can travel between species. A recently published epidemiological study conducted by UC Davis in collaboration with other university researchers examined how a […]

Lebrilla Lab studies biomolecules as potential method for improvements in cancer treatment, diagnosis At the intersection of analytical chemistry and disease lies the Lebrilla Lab. Led by Carlito Lebrilla, a distinguished professor in the Chemistry Department, the team developed very rapid and accurate methods for characterizing biomolecules related to health, nutrition and disease.  Glycans are […]

Superemittors may be responsible for significant viral spreading New research from UC Davis shows that certain speech patterns and key individuals, called superemittors, may be contributing to the spread of coronavirus more than previously thought, according to an editorial published in the Aerosol Science and Technology Journal on April 3.  “There are different [methods] of […]

Departments record experiments, conduct laboratories over Zoom Pipettes, beakers, syringes and microscopes will not be used by students this quarter. With UC Davis’ decision to move to online learning in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, classes will not offer the same “traditional” laboratory experience this spring. Professors, teaching assistants (TAs) and other […]

Partnership expands on cacao crop research Mars Wrigley, the world-famous manufacturer of chocolates, candies and gums, recently launched a new research program with UC Davis focused on cacao. Construction of a new on-campus greenhouse supported by Mars for cacao plant research is nearly complete.  Cacao is a relatively unexplored plant compared to other crops that […]

Funds designated for optimization of adaptive learning programs A new $1 million innovation grant from the State of California will help “develop, test and widely distribute a new adaptive learning platform” that accompanies the existing library of LibreTexts, a non-profit organization founded by UC Davis Chemistry Professor Dr. Delmar Larsen, according to an article on […]

Broad distribution of viable vaccine could take up to a year  As the lives of people around the world have drastically changed due to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, researchers from UC Davis have been working tirelessly to understand the mechanisms of the severe acute respiratory syndrome, coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus which causes […]

Scientists call for campus closures due to novel coronavirus  No longer are bikes dotting the streets of campus. No longer are lecture halls filling up with students diligently taking notes. No longer are dining halls bustling with freshmen. With the recent campus closures due to threats of spreading COVID-19, instruction is held remotely and entirely […]

Researchers apply results from study on cats injured in Tubbs, Camp fires to humans After studying the effects of burns and smoke inhalation on domestic house cats in recent California wildfires, researchers from the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) found the cats also had a higher incidence of cardiovascular issues. This study, which […]

More affected pathways found than previously thought Though popular painkillers like Ibuprofen are generally regarded as safe over-the-counter medications, new research from the Gomes Lab at the UC Davis suggests that NSAIDs may have more negative effects than previously recognized, especially in regards to liver functionality.  While many scientists — like Professor Aldrin Gomes of […]

Research study focuses on identifying children with autism at higher risk for psychiatric disorders Enlarged amygdalas in young children with autism were linked to high levels of psychopathology, meaning a higher risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the future, according to recent research conducted at the UC Davis Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) […]

Multidisciplinary, multi-university research attempts to produce smart bioelectronic bandage Two professors from UC Davis teamed up with researchers from UC Santa Cruz and Tufts University to promote faster healing for chronic wounds. Marcella Gomez, an assistant professor in the department of applied mathematics at UCSC and a faculty affiliate for the Research Center for the […]