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Exploring Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

by Andy Fell
June 24, 2024

two women in protective PPE walk above Argentina coastline full of cormorants near shore and terns in greenery to sample for HPAI H5N1

H5N1 Is Increasingly Adapting to Mammals

by Kat Kerlin
June 05, 2024

English Mastiff puppy stands outside on grass. A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0))

When Should You Neuter or Spay Your Dog?

by Trina Wood
May 28, 2024

UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital has opened the Center for Advanced Veterinary Surgery. Veterinary surgeons and technicians stand in front of a table with surgical tools at the center, which offers state-of-the-art operating rooms for orthopedic surgeries. (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

UC Davis Opens Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center

by Rob Warren
April 16, 2024

A tall man with blonde hair wearing a light blue shirt stands next to a shorter woman with long brown hair in a dark blue shirt in front of a building entrance. Signage reads Center for Neuroscience Robert D. Grey Hall

Discovery Hints at Genetic Basis for the Most Challenging Symptoms of Schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox
March 19, 2024

A researcher holds a clear plastic cage with a small mouse in it. A molecule found in the keto diet plays a key role in preventing early memory decline in mice. The memory loss is comparable to mild cognitive decline in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice

by Amy Quinton
March 19, 2024

Man holding baby in his arms as he prepares infant formula. A new survey shows 81 percent of parents were forced to switch infant formulas during the May 2022 shortage, leading to undesirable health effects for babies.

Infant Health Suffered During Baby Formula Shortage

by Tiffany Dobbyn
March 07, 2024

Dead elephant seals lie, appearing as gray boulders, on a beach

Avian Influenza Virus Is Adapting to Spread to Marine Mammals

by Kat Kerlin
February 28, 2024

Graphic with text about Alumni Game Changers: Nobel Laureate Charles Rice and Athlete Rolf Benirschke in Conversation

Nobel Laureate Charles Rice and Athlete Rolf Benirschke Return to Campus for On-Stage Conversation

by Evan White
February 27, 2024

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Protein Integral to Sperm Development and Male Fertility Identified

by Douglas Fox
February 21, 2024

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A Medical School That Looks More Like California

by Edwin Garcia
February 20, 2024

Two men wearing white lab coats in a laboratory setting. One is pointing to a plastic plate.

Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer

by Liana Wait
February 02, 2024

many dead elephant seals lie on beach Argentina, victims of bird flu outbreak

Elephant Seal Die-off in Argentina Caused by Bird Flu

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
January 22, 2024

Model of a molecue made up of green and grey spheres. A blue stick-like structure rests in a groove at the top.

Researchers Step Closer to Mimicking Nature’s Mastery of Chemistry

by Greg Watry
January 10, 2024

A black plastic prosthetic arm. The torso of the user, wearing a dark blue sweatshirt, is visible.

Making Prosthetics and Virtual Reality Devices More Inclusive and Accessible

by Andy Fell
December 28, 2023

Matthew Treviño holds a canister of a hormonal birth control gel for men while in his home in Sacramento. He is part of a clinical trial at UC Davis Health testing the new drug.

‘Unfold’ Podcast Episode Examines Hormonal Birth Control for Men

by Amy Quinton
December 18, 2023

three mountain lion cubs look toward camera while standing in straw-lined floor, hay bale in background

Three Orphaned Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued in San Diego

by Emily Senninger/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
December 13, 2023

White man with ginger hair and beard wearing a white labcoat standing in front of rows of fish tanks.

Immune Cells Drive Sex Reversal in Zebrafish – and Perhaps Fertility Loss in Women

by Douglas Fox
December 11, 2023

Animal Science Ph.D. student Jen Link holds a black cat on the floor of the Sacramento SPCA. She is researching the best way to create a stress-free nail trimming experience for the animal and humans. (Jael Mackendorf/UC Davis)

Can Science Find a Better Way to Trim a Cat’s Nails?

by Emily C. Dooley
November 30, 2023

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Higher Conscientiousness Linked to Less Risk of Dementia Diagnosis

by Andy Fell
November 29, 2023

Man rubbing his forehead while drinking red wine. UC Davis scientists theorize that a flavanol found naturally in red wine can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol and cause "red wine headache."

Why Do Some People Get Headaches From Drinking Red Wine?

by Amy Quinton
November 20, 2023

Four people in business attire face the camera. Behind them is a colorful, brightly lit wall display.

'Life of a Neuron' at White House Demo Day

by Andy Fell
November 17, 2023

A ginger domestic cat stands on concrete outside a building.

More Than Meows: How Bacteria Help Cats Communicate

by Andy Fell
November 15, 2023

Two white men stand at a laboratory bench. They wear white lab coats, green gloves and safety glasses.

How Immune Cells Prioritize Competing Signals

by Liana Wait
November 09, 2023

Mountain lion walks hills at night with city lights of Los Angeles shining below

City and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats

by Kat Kerlin
November 06, 2023

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