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New helium recovery system at UC Davis decreases costs, increases sustainability

Liquid helium, used to cool superconductive magnets, has faced supply shortages in recent years, and the new recovery system will allow UC Davis to...

UC Davis Comprehensive Stroke Center receives Stroke Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association

UC Davis health professionals adhere to Get With The Guidelines-Stroke to provide high-quality patient stroke care   By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org   Stroke is the No. 5...

UC Davis researchers conduct critical research on improving child malnutrition rates

Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements improve child health, growth and development   By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org   Malnutrition, or a lack of proper nutrition, affects approximately 150 million...

UC Davis researchers awarded $10 million to optimize groundwater, agricultural irrigation sustainability in long-term project

The study is looking to balance farmers’ sustainable management practices while improving their overall crop productivity By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org   Amid the unpredictable impacts of...

New research at UC Davis explores properties, possibilities of clathrate crystals

Utilizing chemistry, physics, materials science and artificial intelligence, the research will model and synthesize new clathrate structures with a wide array of potential applications   By...

Hippocampus links separate events into single narrative

UC Davis Center for Neuroscience explores potential clinical application to Alzheimer’s disease   By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org   UC Davis researchers from the Center for Neuroscience conducted...

A guide to technology resources for UC Davis students

An introduction to the tech resources offered on and off campus By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org College is expensive—and apart from courses and textbooks, it’s sometimes...

UC Davis designated as one of six national training centers for the Cardiac Surgical Robotics Program

Surgeons across North America can undergo training at UC Davis Medical Center for robot-assisted mitral valve heart surgery By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org The American Association...

UC Davis Medical Center faculty respond to the rise of treatments like Merck’s anti-COVID pill

Merck’s pill, molnupiravir, shows reductions of hospitalizations and deaths by 50% By BRANDON NGUYEN –– science@theaggie.org     Over a year and a half into the pandemic,...

Podcasting research: knowledge made accessible

UC Davis researchers speak to the experience of sharing their work through podcasts. By VICTORIA MCJUNKIN  — science@theaggie.org The British Journal of Educational Technology advocates for...

UC Davis Health offers free mammogram screenings for uninsured women in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

After many delayed vital cancer screenings during the pandemic, UC Davis Health seeks to serve the community through their free screening program By SONORA SLATER...

UC Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute partners with Rio Tierra Junior High School to teach beyond campus

150 eighth grade students given the opportunity to learn about air quality and build air purifiers By AARYA GUPTA — science@theaggie.org Science teachers at Rio Tierra...

Animal agriculture and alternative meats: advancing sustainability efforts through communication and allied innovation

A UC Davis review highlights technological innovations across livestock sectors and alternative meat options, broadening conversations about sustainable diets By VICTORIA MCJUNKIN — science@theaggie.org Impossible burgers,...

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine prioritizes student well-being

Veterinary students often face significant mental health challenges, but UCDSVM offers counseling, financial literacy curriculum and more in order to mitigate stress By SONORA SLATER...

UC Davis Health study finds unusual visual inspection in 9-month-old infants is predictive of autism spectrum disorder

Findings suggest an increased focus on repetitive behaviors is needed in screening techniques for autism spectrum disorder According to the Center for Disease Control and...