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New field of sociovirology headed by UCD professor studies importance of social interactions between viruses

September 30, 2019

Assistant professor makes novel discoveries about necessity of social interactions between viruses for reproduction, evolution Viruses are more codependent and social than one may think...

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UC Davis veterinarians and campus community provide aid to wildfire-impacted animals

September 18, 2019

University serves as go-to when wildfire aid is needed It’s fire season and UC Davis knows its role in helping out: As the number one...

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UC Davis alumni conduct groundbreaking study to understand competition between invasive, native turtle species

September 8, 2019

Native western pond turtles benefit from removal of invasive red-eared slider population in UC Davis Arboretum Today, UC Davis Arboretum visitors can...

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College of Biological Sciences’ Undergraduate of the Year crafts genetic algorithm to decipher complex familial relationships

August 20, 2019

Problem-solving algorithm created by Cole Williams contributes to more inclusive science Since fifth grade, Cole Williams knew he had an interest in genetics and the...

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UC Davis researchers look to social media to spread cervical cancer awareness

August 20, 2019

Social media identified as tool for health organizations How much do you know about cervical cancer? Jingwen Zhang, an assistant professor of communications, suggested posing...

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Explaining moral lessons in media can help children behave more prosocially

August 20, 2019

30-second TV inserts might help children become more empathetic The high saturation of messages from television shows is nothing new, but the influence of these...

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7 infant primates die at UC Davis’ primate research center

August 16, 2019

Some believe negligence is to blame Seven infant primates died while under the watch of scientists at the California National Primate Research Center. Dedicated to...

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Biosensing soft robot uses E. coli to detect surroundings

August 16, 2019

UC Davis, Carnegie Mellon engineers bring together synthetic biology and soft robotics Robots are often thought of as metallic, manufactured and artificial. Yet recent research...

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UC Davis researchers experiment with a new method to detect dark matter

July 23, 2019

Researchers take a leap in the dark with new research Looking up at the night sky filled with innumerable stars can often make one feel...

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Freshmen technology tips to help navigate college transition

July 7, 2019

Helpful, hidden applications for students to enhance the college experience As Spring Quarter draws to a close at UC Davis, and high school seniors elsewhere...

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Delving into biological function of metals

June 10, 2019

UC Davis researchers explore the role of metal in biological processes. Metals like copper, zinc and iron are necessary for many biological processes. Oftentimes, however,...

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UC Davis researchers model climate change impact and search for resilient options on campus

June 10, 2019

University looking at reducing carbon emissions from its heating, cooling systems For students sticking around campus for summer session classes, research or work, more triple-digit...

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Artificial Intelligence Augments Analysis of Alzheimer’s Disease

June 7, 2019

New machine learning tool could aid Alzheimer’s research In an effort to speed up Alzheimer’s research, researchers at UCSF, UC Davis and Tsinghua University in...

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Undergraduate student team one of five finalists in Martian Agricultural and Plant Sciences project

June 7, 2019

Team created conceptual design for greenhouse on Mars Have you ever imagined living in a greenhouse on Mars? A team of undergraduate students from the...

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How digital tools reinforce racial and ethnic bias

June 4, 2019

Research at UC Davis shows the dangers of algorithmic bias Digital tools are omnipresent in everyday life, and while they are known for being objective...

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