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UC Davis nursing professor named as fellow in American Medical Informatics Association

June 16, 2020

Katherine Kim regarded as “pioneer” in field of medical informatics Katherine Kim, an assistant professor for the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, has worked...

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Lee School Prize Competition to reward entrepreneurs for ideas combatting COVID-19 impacts on hospitality, travel, entertainment industries

June 9, 2020

Highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship during a pandemic Commercialization of innovation has become more and more relevant with researchers and medical professionals constantly thinking of ways...

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UC Davis students develop diagnostic method for stroke patients

June 8, 2020

Big Bang! Business Competition encourages intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship Despite unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship virtually hosted...

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Traffic, emissions, fuel-tax revenues decline due to shelter-in-place guidelines

June 5, 2020

Social distancing mitigations put U.S. on track to meet goals of Paris Climate Accord As individuals across the country slow down their lives and practice...

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UC Davis announces two new COVID-19 live video series

June 1, 2020

New series updates public on COVID-19 research To provide the public with regular updates on COVID-19 research by UC Davis clinicians, veterinarians and faculty, the...

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An ensuing crisis or opportunity? The role, quandary of replication in science

June 1, 2020

UC Davis researchers, faculty speak to the reasons behind, the impact of the replication crisis A 2015 exposé revealed that political scientist Michael LaCour had...

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Almond orchard recycling a sustainable and beneficial strategy for growing almonds

May 29, 2020

UC study reveals soil health improvements, increased yields associated with orchard recycling Whole orchard recycling of almond trees is a sustainable practice that can...

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New study highlights success of gene drive technology with preventing mosquito-spread diseases

May 25, 2020

Genetically engineered mosquitoes join fight against vector borne illness Malaria is one of the most significant vector borne illnesses known to humans, causing 500,000 deaths...

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UC President thanks UC researchers for COVID-19 related work at UC Davis’ second virtual COVID-19 symposium

May 22, 2020

Researchers, medical professionals across UC system share recent work, answer questions regarding novel coronavirus On April 14, UC Davis held its second virtual COVID-19 symposium...

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Role of architecture in disease transmission emphasized in research from UC Davis, University of Oregon

May 22, 2020

Humidity, ventilation among factors that affect viral transmission within buildings The built environment and building design may influence disease transmission more than previously believed, according...

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Asian giant hornets sighted in US for first time, UC Davis entomologists say media exaggerated severity of issue

May 22, 2020

Despite sightings of giant hornet species, spread through North America highly unlikely, experts say Giant, tiger-striped insects have been making quite the buzz lately. Vespa...

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Psychology study on oxytocin uncovers possible ways to alleviate social withdrawal symptoms for individuals with mental illnesses

May 18, 2020

Experiments with mice illustrate “social vigilance,” “behavioral inhibition” also seen in humans To “flatten the curve” of the novel coronavirus, individuals have been asked to...

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UC Davis research finds strong links between emerging infectious diseases, threatened animal species

May 15, 2020

Primates, bats among groups with higher viral transmission rates There are newly discovered links between emerging infectious diseases and endangered or threatened species of animals,...

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Testing of COVID-19 skin patch vaccine begun by Verndari Inc. in collaboration with UC Davis

May 15, 2020

UC Davis Mouse Biology Program collaborates with biopharmaceutical company by conducting animal trials Imagine being able to receive a vaccine through the mail in the...

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Economic impacts of COVID-19 may last up to four decades

May 11, 2020

Study on effects of past pandemics provides insight into post-COVID-19 economy The novel coronavirus pandemic is affecting nearly every aspect of life in the U.S.,...

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