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Modified CDC mask guidelines not yet implemented in Yolo County

May 17, 2021

Yolo County continues to follow state public health guidelines regarding face coverings, which have not yet changed to match recently updated CDC recommendations Despite recent...

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Chardonnay grape residue has been found to contain human health benefits

May 17, 2021

Recent study finds the oligosaccharides in pomace could contribute to intestinal health Chardonnay pomace, which is the solid remains of wine grapes after juicing, has...

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Dr. Theanne Griffith, principal investigator at the new Griffith Lab of the UC Davis School of Medicine, shares her story

May 17, 2021

A researcher, author and mother explains the educational path that led her to publish children's books about science In the labyrinth of overcrowded lab offices...

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Research conducted by UC Davis associate professor reveals consequences of DDT usage in first human three-generational study on toxicity of environmental chemicals

May 14, 2021

UC Davis partners with the Public Health Institute’s Child Health and Development Studies Michele La Merrill, an associate professor in the UC Davis Department of...

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Researchers discover the implementation of the California Tobacco 21 law is associated with a decreased prevalence of daily smoking in youth

May 14, 2021

Raising the purchasing age of tobacco presents potential to discourage tobacco use in adolescents, according to research from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center In...

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UC Davis Mind Institute transitions to virtual therapy sessions in study to treat anxiety in children with autism

May 13, 2021

Specifying and Treating Anxiety in Autism Research (STAAR) study is testing cognitive behavioral therapy and the medication Sertraline to treat anxiety symptoms Children diagnosed with...

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Professional networking conference Discover Your Niche goes virtual for third annual event

May 12, 2021

Discover Your Niche, organized by the UC Davis chapter of The Wildlife Society, gave students an opportunity to explore diverse wildlife career fields The third...

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UC Davis researchers at the Grosholz Lab tackle the challenge of eradicating invasive species

May 11, 2021

A recent study on eradicating green crabs from an estuary along the California coast showed an increase in the population instead of the desired...

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UC Davis professor involved in research team conducting largest study of U.S. access to 3D mammography

May 11, 2021

Breast screening exams from the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium reveal disparities in access to improved detection technologies UC Davis School of Medicine Professor and Division...

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What is a polymerase chain reaction test and why are they useful?

May 10, 2021

A deep dive into PCR testing Though polymerase chain reactions (PCR) tests have been one of the most common laboratory tests in biochemical research for...

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UC Davis Health discovers increased risk of leukemia in children with Down syndrome

May 7, 2021

In collaboration with UC San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente, the large-scale study looked at medical records of over 3 million children for associations between...

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COVID-19 P.1 variant discovered in Yolo County, shedding light on the evolution of SARS-CoV-2

May 7, 2021

How the UC Davis Genome Center identifies COVID-19 variants and contributes to the pandemic response Despite the development of vaccines and fast testing methods, SARS-CoV-2...

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UC Davis Emergency Medicine residents win SimWars competition

May 6, 2021

A team of UC Davis Air Force residents beat out residents from Navy, Airforce and Army programs across the country in a military medicine...

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UC Davis Emergency Medicine residents win SimWars competition

May 6, 2021

A team of UC Davis Air Force residents beat out residents from Navy, Airforce and Army programs across the country in a military medicine...

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UC Davis integrates new virtual patient care technology in Deep Brain Stimulation program

May 4, 2021

NeuroSphere, an app that connects to patients’ implanted devices, expands telehealth to make healthcare more accessible remotely The Departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery at...

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