Science & Technology

The compound disrupts the process of autophagy, a process that maintains homeostasis, in fungi   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a study identifying a potent new fungicide that could revolutionize crop protection. Named ebselen, the chemical has shown remarkable efficacy in combating fungal infections in various crops. Additionally, […]

Delving into the intricate ways that children’s media sparks fond memories and acts as a healing agent   By HENRY ROSENBACH — science@theaggie.org    During an argument about imagination, a close friend once shouted, “But I’m not creative!” The argument continued until we stumbled upon a collection of essays from the Mozambican author Mia Couto. […]

Transit providers pose a threat to internet privacy and can cause serious cybersecurity issues   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a paper explaining how autocracies control the internet through transit providers, which are largely unknown to the public. “Recent years have seen an increase in governmental interference in […]

UC Davis researchers found that human brain size has increased throughout the decades, which is connected to improved memory function   By MARLE LAMOUNTRY — science@theaggie.org    It’s often said that bigger is better, and in the case of human brains, this holds true — new research has found evidence of their growing size. Researchers […]

Researchers at UC Davis have discovered two new species of lamprey fish in California waters   By MARLE LAMOUNTRY— science@theaggie.org   Do you love fish? Well, we do! Researchers at the UC Davis Fish and Wildlife Department have discovered new species of lamprey fish through the use of genetic testing.  If you’re unfamiliar with lampreys, […]

Targeting the protein could lead to effective treatments for pancreatic cancer   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a study that has shown the Engrailed-1 (EN1) protein supports the advancement of pancreatic cancer and its spread to other parts of the body (metastasis) using laboratory cultures and mouse models.  […]

Targeting the protein could lead to effective treatments for pancreatic cancer   By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org    Researchers at UC Davis have published a study that has shown the Engrailed-1 (EN1) protein supports the advancement of pancreatic cancer and its spread to other parts of the body (metastasis) using laboratory cultures and mouse models.  […]

A new study shows that altered weather patterns are responsible for changes in animal migration, leading to an increased spread of pathogens   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org   Climate change is responsible for a dramatic increase in extreme weather events, like droughts and heat waves, as well as natural disasters like hurricanes, flooding and […]

UC Davis professor Justin Valliere discusses the impact of urbanized nitrogen deposition on Santa Monica Mountain Airshed   By EVELYN KUEI — science@theaggie.org    After a large wildfire, such as the 2013 Springs Fire in the Santa Monica Mountains, many native species are expected to blossom. However, with recent uprooting from alien and invasive species, […]

The center captures data on bird flight dynamics and maneuvers   By KRYSZEL BACTAD — science@theaggie.org   UC Davis is establishing a new research facility to study bird flight and rehabilitation. The facility was brought to fruition by the main lead Christina Harvey, an assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC Davis, and […]

Cutting-edge technology allows patients’ seizure activity to be carefully analyzed, leading to more effective interventions   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases, affecting around one out of every 100 people globally. A diagnosis of epilepsy can be made if someone has two or more seizures. Typically, an […]

A UC Davis study found that increased electrical activity and blood flow occur in parts of the brain associated with identity, especially in adolescent girls   By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org It’s common for people to ruminate from time to time. When you ruminate, you repeatedly obsess over negative thoughts that aren’t typically conducive to […]