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Excitatory (E) neurons hold the memory. If their activity begins to slip, fast negative feedback (red) mediated by inhibitory (I) neurons can correct this slip before slower positive feedback loops (blue) bring the circuit back into balance.

Negative feedback stabilizes memories

by Andy Fell
August 27, 2013

Salt intake is controlled by networks in the brain and not by the salt in one's food.

Salt intake physiologically set in humans, new study finds

by Pat Bailey
August 26, 2013

Woman and man on rocky seashore examining something

Institute to usher in new era of marine sciences at UC Davis

by Kat Kerlin
August 22, 2013

Main mass of rare meteorite preserved for present and future scientists

by Kat Kerlin
August 21, 2013

The research team succeeded in cloning the Sr33 gene, known to exist in Aegilops tauschii, a wild relative of common bread wheat.

UC Davis scientists help deliver genetic one-two blow to deadly wheat disease

by Pat Bailey
August 19, 2013

Identification of new cattle virus will help rule out mad cow disease

by Pat Bailey
August 13, 2013

Baby nesting song sparrow stitting on a human hand

Age matters for song sparrows and climate change

by Kat Kerlin
August 12, 2013

Rhesus monkey infant with mother

Formula-fed babies may be more susceptible to chronic disease,
study finds

by Pat Bailey
August 08, 2013

Lake Tahoe’s annual health report: clarity, climate and new technologies (WITH VIDEO)

by Kat Kerlin
August 07, 2013

Photo: medfly on fruit surface

Medfly and other fruit flies entrenched in California, study concludes

by Pat Bailey
August 06, 2013

A midsummer day’s read: UC Davis literature offers insight into nut bread, climate change, adolescent boys and more

by Karen Nikos-Rose
August 01, 2013

Field of drooping purple plants

Gene sequencing targets witchweed and other destructive parasitic plants

by Pat Bailey
July 31, 2013

Woman in marine laboratory looks at young white abalone attached to piece of dulse

Endangered White Abalone Find Matchmaker in UC Davis Breeding Program

by Kat Kerlin
July 24, 2013

Photo of professional cyclists in a pack close up

Cyclists in Tour de France dope because of high pressure to perform

by Karen Nikos-Rose
July 23, 2013

Photo: foot stepping on a scale

New herbal supplement helps slim and trim without side effects, studies show

by Pat Bailey
July 23, 2013

Human & Animal Health

Photo: A box full of produce including leeks, basil, radishes, oranges, cauliflower

100K Genome Project unveils 20 more foodborne pathogen genomes

by Pat Bailey
July 22, 2013

Weimaraner puppy

Gene mutation in dogs offers clues for neural tube defects in humans

by Pat Bailey
July 19, 2013

Lizards show evolution's predictability

by Andy Fell
July 19, 2013

Science & Technology

Family tree of fish yields surprises

by Andy Fell
July 17, 2013

Science & Technology

Photo: puppy eating from a bowl

Homemade dog food recipes can be risky business, study finds

by Andy Fell
July 15, 2013

Human & Animal Health

Biochemists uphold law of physics (WITH VIDEO)

by Andy Fell
July 15, 2013

Science & Technology

Ocean bottom showing algae on rocks

Glimpse into the future of acidic oceans shows ecosystems transformed

by Kat Kerlin
July 08, 2013

Grants kick-start novel research in humanities, arts, social sciences

by Andy Fell
July 02, 2013

UC Davis receives $1.5 million grant for early-career faculty awards

by Andy Fell
July 01, 2013

UC Davis scholar taking a water sample

Cattle grazing and clean water are compatible on public lands, new study finds

by Kat Kerlin
June 27, 2013

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