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

October 22, 2021

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...

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

October 20, 2021

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...

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

October 19, 2021

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,...

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UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine prioritizes student well-being

October 18, 2021

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...

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

October 15, 2021

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...

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California Institute of Regenerative Medicine awards funding for UC Davis research to cure Angelman Syndrome

October 8, 2021

Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurogenetic condition that leads to developmental delays and motor and speech impairments The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) recently...

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Third season of UC Davis podcast ‘Unfold’ features curiosity-driven research

October 8, 2021

The new season dives into exciting research happening at UC Davis and offers a hopeful perspective on today’s science world After a year and a...

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2018 Camp Fire prompts ‘true experiment of nature’

October 4, 2021

Fertility, timing of birth and pregnancy loss observed in Rhesus macaques following exposure to wildfire smoke The California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at UC...

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Discord creates new hub feature inspired by student-made UC Davis Discord Directory

October 1, 2021

A new feature called “Discord Student Hubs” serves as a place to find and add servers to connect with classmates at your school Discord, an...

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UC Davis science, pre-health clubs provide learning opportunities this fall for incoming students

September 29, 2021

SENDForC, Bayanihan Clinic and Youth In Dentistry representatives share their experiences from being involved For many new students, a new chapter has just opened...

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Four UC Davis students detail their experience conducting research on campus

September 23, 2021

From working at the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain to the UC Davis Medical Center, students are engaged in STEM research across...

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Effects of climate change and COVID-19 pandemic on mental health

September 20, 2021

Davis has several resources for mental health accessible to both students and locals A survey by the US Census Bureau showed that symptoms of...

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Pandemic offers opportunity to reexamine test-taking formats and the science behind them

September 20, 2021

Increased frequency of open-note exams due to virtual classes results in mixed opinions among students Is it B or C? B or C? The multiple-choice...

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How a major can inform a career rather than define it

September 17, 2021

A professor, a journalist and a Ph.D. student all explore how anthropology has played a role in getting them to where they are today It’s...

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‘Engineering Superheroes’ video series introduces material science to younger generation

September 17, 2021

New video series combines material engineering concepts and superhero icons for accessible education ‘Engineering Superheroes,’ a new Youtube video series with a single crowdfunded...

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