Historic wildfires in Northern California inspire public health research
2017 is the most destructive year on record in terms of fire damage to structures, with...
UC Davis Feminist Research Institute calls for seed grant proposals
The Feminist Research Institute defines feminist research as inclusive, intersectional, justice-oriented and transformative. The Institute...
UC Davis study shows bedrock is major nitrogen source for terrestrial ecosystems
The atmosphere has long been regarded as the main source for nitrogen in...
Connected Horse Project works to help dementia patients, caregivers
Dementia affects about 50 million people worldwide, and is expected to reach 82 million in 2030....
Waterway project is seeking to enhance Arboretum through creative means in phase four
A project to enhance the waterway in the Arboretum is currently underway....
Raptor center cured, released red-tailed hawk whose feathers were broken
When a red-tailed hawk with six broken feathers was brought to the UC Davis-affiliated California...
UC Davis researchers discover how to disrupt HIV latency
By lying dormant, HIV can dodge the body’s immune system and hide from treatments. UC Davis...
Blood vessels connecting to whole-brain organoids can further develop study of brain, vessel diseases
Researchers at the Institute for Regenerative Cures at UC Davis may...
Trends show spring starting earlier at higher latitudes
Having spring start early may sound pleasant, especially in cold areas such as the Arctic. However, as...
Curious behavior of native wildflowers during California’s most recent drought
Initially, wildflowers appeared to be mysteriously disappearing from McLaughlin Natural Reserve, which understandably had researchers...
Distant stars come into focus when light bends around massive galaxies
Astronomers have imaged the furthest star yet discovered in the universe and documented an...
Certain wolbachia strains could spread rapidly through mosquito populations, block transmittance of viruses to humans, UC Davis study shows
Wolbachia, a parasitic microbe found in...
UC Davis study looks at human evolution through drawing ability
Neanderthals, unlike modern humans, have not been credited with artistic abilities, specifically because of the...
Habitat restoration improved populations of 27 out of 41 bird species since 1999
The Putah Creek Riparian Reserve has rebounded significantly over the last 20...