Science & Technology

Federal and state government, various businesses, industries granted university funds for research projects  Known for its strong emphasis in research, UC Davis earns funding from various institutions, and last year was no exception. In the 2018-19 school year, the university received $845.5 million in grants and contracts for research, according to an article from UC […]

Assistant professor makes novel discoveries about necessity of social interactions between viruses for reproduction, evolution Viruses are more codependent and social than one may think — Samuel Díaz-Muñoz, a UC Davis assistant professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, studies these interactions and their relation to virus evolution. Through this research, Díaz-Muñoz hopes to learn more […]

University serves as go-to when wildfire aid is needed It’s fire season and UC Davis knows its role in helping out: As the number one veterinary school in the United States, UC Davis provides relief, aid and treatments to animals harmed in wildfires and other natural disasters. “We’re identified as a resource because of our […]

Native western pond turtles benefit from removal of invasive red-eared slider population in UC Davis Arboretum     Today, UC Davis Arboretum visitors can see two species of turtles: the native western pond turtles and the non-native red-eared slider turtles. Both live together and swim peacefully through the algae-coated waters — sometimes, if caught at the […]

Problem-solving algorithm created by Cole Williams contributes to more inclusive science Since fifth grade, Cole Williams knew he had an interest in genetics and the relationship between biology, math and probability after first learning about Punnett squares. Williams, a class of 2019 genetics and genomics major, was able to further these interests at UC Davis […]

Social media identified as tool for health organizations How much do you know about cervical cancer? Jingwen Zhang, an assistant professor of communications, suggested posing this question to students. Although cervical cancer is an important issue, it carries a lot of stigma because it is sexually transmitted and therefore not widely discussed, but Zhang believes […]

30-second TV inserts might help children become more empathetic The high saturation of messages from television shows is nothing new, but the influence of these messages on children might have previously been overlooked. Recent research conducted by Drew Cingel, an assistant professor of communication at UC Davis, along with professors at other universities, however, demonstrates […]

Some believe negligence is to blame Seven infant primates died while under the watch of scientists at the California National Primate Research Center. Dedicated to improving the health of both animals and people, The California National Primate Research Center is located on the outskirts of the UC Davis Campus, between West Village and Putah Creek.  […]

UC Davis, Carnegie Mellon engineers bring together synthetic biology and soft robotics Robots are often thought of as metallic, manufactured and artificial. Yet recent research conducted by engineers at both UC Davis and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has opened up a branch of science in which robots and nature collide. Carmel Majidi, an associate professor […]

Researchers take a leap in the dark with new research Looking up at the night sky filled with innumerable stars can often make one feel small in comparison, yet there is much more to the universe than stars, planets, gases and dust. Although dark matter compromises a large part of our universe’s matter, it still […]

Helpful, hidden applications for students to enhance the college experience As Spring Quarter draws to a close at UC Davis, and high school seniors elsewhere prepare to make the college transition, the time has come for incoming freshmen to type “UC Davis” into their Google search bars, looking for advice on how to start off […]

UC Davis researchers explore the role of metal in biological processes. Metals like copper, zinc and iron are necessary for many biological processes. Oftentimes, however, when biologists study those processes, metals are controlled for or ignored because they are present only in trace amounts. For most research, this approach is warranted due to an inability […]