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UC Davis researchers find that seagrasses can reduce the impact of ocean acidification

April 23, 2021

A recent study lead by scientists at the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory reveals the seriousness of climate change and its impacts A UC Davis...

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UC Davis researchers examine the severity of the effects of smoke taint on California wine

April 21, 2021

Climate change is one factor that may impact the quality of wine production By: FRANCHESKA TORRES - science@theaggie.org While wildfires are often known for the devastating...

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UC Davis Health suspends distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine following CDC and FDA recommendation

April 19, 2021

Rare blood clot found in six J&J vaccine recipients, halting vaccine administration

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UC Davis discovers new essential probiotic for breast milk-fed babies

April 16, 2021

The probiotic strain, B. infantis, helps babies effectively digest human milk and maintain a healthy microbiome against pathogens Right from birth and to their first...

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Vaccine passports can be used as a means of encouraging vaccinations, but a U.S. program may face considerable obstacles

April 14, 2021

The pros and cons of vaccine passports: explained As of April 5, 2021, more than 18% of the U.S. population is fully immunized against COVID-19....

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UC Davis Health donates Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines to local population without housing

April 13, 2021

Editor’s Note: As of April 13, UC Davis Health has paused all use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in accordance with government recommendations and...

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Research by the Center for Mind and Brain sheds light on how different brain regions are associated with objective and subjective memory

April 12, 2021

People's thoughts about their memories affects their decision-making skills more than their actual memory, according to the study Some individuals may have experienced the following...

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Immigrants held in ICE detention centers face higher risks of complications due to COVID-19 infection

April 9, 2021

Of the 529 individuals detained by ICE that participated in the study, 42.5% had at least one chronic health condition and 20.9% experienced a...

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UC Davis veterinary team evaluates mass near kangaroo’s heart

April 6, 2021

Female kangaroo Brodie undergoes her annual evaluation conducted by the veterinarian team in collaboration with the Sacramento Zoo In collaboration with the Sacramento Zoo, a...

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UC Davis alumni find high levels of plastic ingestion in Arboretum turtles

April 6, 2021

While plastic ingestion has been well documented in sea turtle populations, this study is the first to highlight the issue in freshwater turtles Littering can...

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UC Davis Department of Nutrition collaborates with Kenyan Medical Research Institute in study connecting iron deficiency and malaria

April 5, 2021

Researches compiled data from a range of sources and determined that malaria is one cause of iron deficiency in African children UC Davis researchers discovered...

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Escape room-style simulation for pediatric intensive care unit nurses presents a fun, innovative approach to learning

April 2, 2021

The Center for Simulation and Education Enhancement helps design engaging learning environments despite the barriers presented by the pandemic Amid difficult learning conditions, UC Davis...

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UC Davis Medical Center launches stem cell clinical trial for spina bifida treatment

March 25, 2021

Fetal Surgery Department and researchers collaborate to combine surgery and placental stem cell therapy A UC Davis Health research team, in collaboration with the Fetal...

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Efforts of Black Child Legacy Campaign help reduce African American child mortality rates in Sacramento

March 24, 2021

UC Davis and Sacramento State researchers bring to light the historically rooted disparities in Sacramento neighborhoods and the impact of the initiative on African...

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The rise of telehealth and its impacts on the healthcare industry

March 22, 2021

Healthcare practitioners share their thoughts on the explosion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many industries have...

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