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UC Davis study improves measurements of galaxy composition

May 15, 2023

Knowing what makes up a galaxy can tell us about how it first formed By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A new study from researchers in UC...

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Anesthesiologists are reducing greenhouse gas emissions in operating rooms

May 12, 2023

Fresh gas flow rates and more eco-friendly anesthetics are allowing medical staff to reduce their impact on climate change By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org University of...

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New UC project aims to lower cows’ methane emissions by editing the genome of their gut microbiomes

May 7, 2023

CRISPR, a powerful gene-editing tool, can be used to improve environmental and human health By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español. Researchers at UC...

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Identification of genes associated with stroke can improve efficiency of diagnoses

May 5, 2023

Gene expression has been found to correlate with the severity of strokes and can be used as biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment By KATIE HELLMAN...

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First nephrectomy performed with the use of a robotic arm on living kidney donor

April 30, 2023

The use of robotic technology decreases scarring, blood loss and hospitalization time By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español. The first fully robotic nephrectomy...

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Study shows Lake Tahoe is the clearest it has been since the 1980s

April 28, 2023

Lake water clarity is expected to continue improving as long as zooplankton populations remain high By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org From August to December of 2022,...

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New study visualizes how BRCA2 protein helps with DNA repair

April 24, 2023

Understanding its function helps explain how mutations in BRCA2 can lead to cancer By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A new study from researchers at UC Davis...

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Recent sea otter deaths linked to a rare strain of parasitic infection

April 21, 2023

A parasitic strain of Toxoplasma gondii called the COUG strain has killed four California sea otters By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent news release reported...

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International study on Duchenne muscular dystrophy allows for future research opportunities

April 10, 2023

The study analyzes disease progression to provide a foundation for new treatments By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org The UC Davis Health Department of Physical Medicine and...

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Daylight saving time: Is it worth the change?

April 7, 2023

Negative health implications go beyond just a lost hour of sleep By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org Every year, the clocks “spring forward” in March for most...

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Age-related differences discovered in the brains of people with autism spectrum disorder

April 4, 2023

UC Davis study finds that individuals with ASD have different genes relating to inflammation and immunity By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org According to a recent study...

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Using sheep on campus as lawnmowers has multiple benefits

March 20, 2023

UC Davis study finds that sheep mow and fertilize urban lawn landscapes while decreasing students’ stress levels By KATIE HELLMAN — science@theaggie.org For the past two...

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One-of-a-kind study explores changes in the coastal West region over past 10,000 years

March 20, 2023

The coastal West differs regionally in climate and oceanography throughout the period By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent study out of UC Davis is the...

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A 21-question survey doubles detection rate of psychosis symptoms

March 13, 2023

The UC Davis Health study showed significant improvement in the detection of psychosis compared to those screened using only clinical judgment By KATIE HELLMAN —...

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Double trouble: climate change and deforestation imperil the mammals of the Amazon

March 10, 2023

A combination of disruptive ecosystem factors could lead to savannization By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A new study from UC Davis has found that deforestation and...

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