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UC Davis has opened a new center for stem-cell research, which facilitators believe will be the hub of regenerative cures in California over the next several years. The UC Davis Institute for Regenerative Cures opened at its location last month in Sacramento. The institute primarily focuses on clinical and research methods to devise cures for stem-cell related diseases. The state's stem cell agency - the California Institute for Regenerative
A new optical device developed at UC Davis may be able to convert pulses of light faster into electronic signals than ever before, with possible applications for a faster Internet connection and better imaging of Earth.
A paper in the March edition of The Astrophysics Journal said current astronomical efforts are being made to utilize gravitational lenses to measure the Hubble constant, a scientific value which can determine the size and age of the universe.
On Feb. 10, Google launched its search for candidates to test Google Fiber, an experimental high-speed Internet network. The Davis community is set on putting the city on the map to win.
Robots can vacuum, assemble cars and explore outer space, and now they have successfully taken on a new life-saving task - lending a hand in heart surgery.
Full liver transplants not necessary for children: A child who needs a liver transplant may not lose their entire liver as a result of a new procedure.
