Science & Technology

Article 26 Backpack initiative will give displaced students secure access to textbooks, transcripts, college registrars Cloud storage has integrated itself within the technological mainstream the same way that smartphones, contactless payment and on-demand media streaming have. Arguably, it has been the technological innovation that has made these services and products possible. The work of the […]

Growing landscape of data science leads UC Davis to implement Data Science Initiative The rapid onset of the digital era has revolutionized the world, but without the proper tools for analyzing data, future technological advancements are fruitless. The Data Science Initiative (DSI) at UC Davis was founded in response to big data with a mission […]

UC Davis forms first university-based organization to raise Duchenne awareness Duchenne, a fatal muscle disease in children, is a form of muscular dystrophy. Primarily affecting boys, Duchenne leaves most patients in wheelchairs by the age of 12. Cases of boys who have Duchenne all show that they experience social isolation and that most do not […]

Computational modeling reinforces biological hypothesis of DNA-unlinking mechanisms A team of international scientists have provided compelling evidence of how complex chains of bacterial DNA can unwind from interlinked states. A paper in Scientific Reports compiled the student’s findings, which build on previous work performed on the bacteria E. coli by this team in Japan, the […]

UC Davis receives $760 million in funding, allowing faculty to tackle some of world’s most pressing issues Think about a world that identifies potential pandemics before they even occur, or a world where there’s a reduced risk of obesity. With $760 million in funding, programs like the multi-institutional PREDICT and the University of California CalFresh […]

UC Davis students, professors provide butterfly gardening tips, tricks Butterfly gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding experience for people across all ages and backgrounds. For students, it may seem like a hassle and unwanted expense to find the right materials and proper equipment for gardening. However, with enough information and many resources to consult […]

UC Davis startup uses digital neurotherapeutics to help with cognitive deficits UC Davis excels at research and takes pride in its sense of community. Startups in Davis combine research, innovation and community pride by commercializing research to provide social benefits. They’re also a great example of innovation and creativity in Davis. UC Davis startup Cognivive, […]

Researchers provide genetic evidence for conservation policy change A 2017 paper published by the Royal Society described the genetic diversity of mountain lions in Southern California and suggests methods to conserve their space for protection. A team of University of Wyoming and UC Davis scientists analyzed biological samples of mountain lions collected near Los Angeles […]

More toxicological and epidemiological studies are needed to understand human health risks A review crafted by UC Davis graduate students reveals that research gaps remain in the science of human health toxicity of California wildfire smoke mixed with pesticides and fire suppression chemicals. Millions of pounds of pesticides are applied to agricultural regions, especially in […]

Households with a fuel-efficient vehicle often buy a more powerful second vehicle as well If you thought that having a fuel-efficient vehicle is all it takes to make someone a trooper against the great climate change battle, you may want to reconsider that widely-held belief. A recently published paper shows that buying a fuel-efficient car […]

A hands-on experience like no other for students and faculty alike Maker spaces exist across the country, providing a place and resources for students and teachers of all ages to participate in creating something with a perceived goal in mind. Since 2014, the Translating Engineering Advances to Medicine’s Molecular Prototyping and BioInnovation Laboratory (MPBIL) has […]

UC Davis researchers explore the effects of the hormone oxytocin on social interaction Upon extensive research, UC Davis professor Brian Trainor and his team have concluded that, when blocking oxytocin receptors in female California mice that have had a negative social experience such as bullying, their social behavior remained normal. In female mice that did […]