Science & Technology

UC Davis researchers analyze the polarized light data from the South Pole Telescope, corroborating the standard cosmological model   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Actually, if we look far enough into space, we will not find any galaxies. The light from those places was […]

“If you’re going to take on a rule that’s been around for a hundred years, you have to have a certain type of mindset — being willing to go out on a limb.” — Neil Garg By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org In 1924, organic chemist Julius Bredt created an empirical observation about ringed molecules […]

The UC Davis Coffee Center is looking to make UC Davis one of the top places for coffee research and education   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   What began as an introductory chemical engineering course has become a center dedicated to coffee research and education. One of the most popular undergraduate elective courses at UC […]

Gene therapy research from UCSF may one day cure glioblastoma multiforme, the deadliest form of brain cancer   By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org   Immunology is the study of the body’s various defense mechanisms. One main focus in this area of research is how to create defense mechanisms against malignant tumors, such as glioblastoma […]

UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting in adults with hyperactivity   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that interferes with their ability to concentrate on tasks and, often, remain still. This poses challenges in settings where undivided attention is required, such as in […]

Native to the backwaters of the Amazon River, Victoria amazonica have been brought to UC Davis for the first time   By KATELYN BURNS— science@theaggie.org   Victoria amazonica is native to tropical South America, and it is found in the backwaters of the Amazon River. This plant is used to conditions where the water is […]

UC Davis researchers unveil the compensatory nature of fidgeting in adults with hyperactivity   By EKATERINA MEDVEDEVA — science@theaggie.org   Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can lead to an individual’s difficulty concentrating on a task, excess movements and impulsivity. This can pose challenges in settings where undivided attention is required, such as […]

New technology can deliver mRNA to to cells in-utero and correct faulty genes   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org We’ve probably all heard about gene editing at some point or another, either in the context of a novel scientific breakthrough or a far-fetched sci-fi story. If you’re not sure what gene editing entails, it is […]

Research from the Lawrence Berkeley Lab hints at a new way to create element 120    By NAREN KRISHNA JEGAN — science@theaggie.org   Recent news from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has demonstrated a new way to create superheavy element 116 (livermorium) using a 50-titanium beam targeting a 244-plutonium atom. Using the same technique, these […]

Individuals may still experience issues with tiredness, dizziness and weakness due to persistent inflammatory response   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org   After contracting COVID-19, many individuals suffer from a plethora of debilitating symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. This condition is known as long COVID.  These health problems can last for weeks, […]

Innovation offers introduces a new method of communication By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org   UC Davis researchers have published a study explaining their groundbreaking brain-computer interface that enables Casey Harrell — a man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a nervous system disease that impairs physical functioning — to communicate effectively. This marks a significant advancement […]

Design2Data gives students research experience in genome-related projects   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org   A new first-year seminar program at UC Davis, Design2Data (D2D), provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain laboratory research experience related to enzymes and protein structures. The program is an extension of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine Professor Justin […]