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Therapy dogs can be an invaluable resource for improving patients’ well-being

February 15, 2024

Newly-employed golden retriever Landon has been brightening up hospital rooms at UC Davis Health By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Landon, a two-year-old golden retriever, has an...

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Social isolation can have negative health impacts, but affected individuals may not seek help

February 8, 2024

Studies have shown that in geriatric populations specifically, those reporting higher levels of loneliness were also less likely to use telehealth for medical care By...

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Three baby mountain lions have been rescued and nursed back to health by UC Davis Wildlife Health Center

February 1, 2024

The cubs’ rescue is part of a conservation effort to protect the species as they face a rapid population decline By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Mountain...

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Augmented reality glasses may be the future of surgery

January 25, 2024

This technology allows surgeons to visualize their patients’ anatomy without making a single incision By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Part of a surgeon’s responsibility is to...

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The consequences of cannabis and why young people use it

January 18, 2024

The drug commonly used for enjoyment and coping purposes may lead to cognitive, sleep and other somatic issues By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Cannabis, also frequently...

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Newly designed scaffold can reduce the time it takes burn wounds to heal

January 11, 2024

The scaffold utilizes a special molecule that interacts with endothelial cells, accelerating the healing process and reducing complications By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org UC Davis researchers...

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Anxiety affects men and women differently due to a key hormone

December 7, 2023

Testosterone, a hormone present in larger quantities in males, plays a vital role in stress regulation By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Anxiety disorders are diagnosed in...

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Technique developed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the immune system

November 30, 2023

Positron emission tomography is allowing scientists to study how viral infections affect T cells By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Positron emission tomography (PET) is a technique...

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Networking, hands-on coding experience and free pizza all highlights of female-centric HerHacks event

November 29, 2023

Girls Who Code hosts beginner-friendly hackathon focused on sustainability and student life By SONORA SLATER — science@theaggie.org “This is my first hackathon,” first-year data science major...

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Genetic research may allow golden retrievers to live longer

November 28, 2023

A gene variant in the breed has a significant association with cancer occurrences By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Golden retrievers are known for being playful, affectionate...

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Protein has been identified that can be ‘switched’ on to activate cancer cell death

November 9, 2023

The CD95 receptor can be used alongside immunotherapy to kill cancer cells By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Researchers from the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have...

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New MRI system can capture live images of moving wrists

November 3, 2023

This emerging technology will improve medical diagnoses and anatomical knowledge By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent study published in the British Journal of Radiology has...

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The role of physician assistants in the medical field

October 27, 2023

Learn about this rapidly expanding profession and how it compares to other jobs in healthcare By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Physician assistants, also known as physician...

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Killer whales have been harassing and killing porpoises without intending to eat them

October 23, 2023

The whales are thought to exhibit this behavior as a sign of social play, hunting practices and mismothering behavior By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent...

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Why do sunflowers face east?

October 12, 2023

A UC Davis study determined a close relationship between sunlight and the reproductive health of these plants By ARYAMAN BHATIA — science@theaggie.org Earlier in the year,...

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