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UC Davis doctoral student researches the science behind large earthquakes

March 6, 2023

Alba Rodríguez Padilla studies the physics and geology of earthquakes, focusing on off-fault deformations and earthquake gates By KATIE HELLMAN— science@theaggie.org Alba Rodríguez Padilla, a doctoral...

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UC Davis Health discovers new compound for treatment of resistant prostate cancer

March 3, 2023

LX-1 molecule targets two different mechanisms of prostate cancer progression By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org Researchers at UC Davis Health are studying a new compound that...

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California’s roads are consistent source of mountain lion mortality

February 27, 2023

Report from UC Davis calls for more wildlife crossings and mountain lion-safe road projects By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A recently published California Wildlife-Vehicle Conflict Report...

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UC Davis announces launch of Institute for Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics

February 24, 2023

The research center will be a hub for the UC Davis neuroscience community to propel knowledge on the mechanisms of psychedelics and create effective...

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‘Bad’ fires are burning forest ecosystems in the Sierra Nevada, southern Cascade regions

February 20, 2023

High-severity wildfires are occurring much more frequently than these forests are accustomed to By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org A UC Davis study published in the journal...

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Sunflowers’ circadian clocks make them a target for bees

February 17, 2023

Researchers find that controlled bloom patterns attract bees and improve pollination By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A new study from researchers in UC Davis’s Department of...

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UC Davis researchers develop cyborg cells

February 13, 2023

These semi-living cells offer a wide range of biomedical applications By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org In a recent study published in the journal of Advanced Science,...

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Putah Creek’s songbirds facing lower reproductive success amid changing climate

February 9, 2023

Increases in temperature and precipitation during nesting season are a growing obstacle for these birds By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A new study from researchers at...

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Innovative cloning of rice strain can help meet global agriculture demands

February 6, 2023

UC Davis plant biologists and geneticists working with researchers in Europe and Africa find solutions to reduce the costs of planting rice, maintaining year-round...

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Virtual veterinary visits: increasing access to cat care

February 3, 2023

UC Davis researchers find cats are less stressed during video appointments than in-person visits By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org Animal welfare epidemiology researchers in UC Davis’s...

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New study from UC Davis Health highlights concerning rates of late-stage cervical cancer in patients over 65 years old

January 27, 2023

Current screening guidelines do not sufficiently assess this demographic for cervical cancer By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent study by researchers at UC Davis Health’s...

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Northern California repeatedly struck by intense storms and power outages

January 24, 2023

UC Davis professors and alumnus explain the weather pattern hitting the Bay Area and Central Valley By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org To begin the new year,...

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UC Davis’s McClellan Nuclear Research Center helps send NASA spacecraft beyond the moon

January 19, 2023

The center’s large-scale imaging abilities at the facility contributed to rocket testing and completion of the Artemis I mission By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org UC Davis’s...

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UC Davis Health cardiologists incorporate new 4D holographic software alongside surgery

January 2, 2023

EchoPixel’s Holographic Therapeutic Guidance allows physicians to view and manipulate a 3D map during procedures By BRANDON NGUYEN — science@theaggie.org For the first time, UC Davis...

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Disease-resistant corals can save nearby susceptible ones from infection

December 30, 2022

Mixing DNA genotypes at coral nurseries can help prevent disease outbreak and spread By LILLY ACKERMAN — science@theaggie.org A recent study from the UC Davis Department...

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