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Federal Funding Protects California’s Future
Federal grants support UC Davis research in FIP treatment, Alzheimer’s technology and water-efficient farming that protects communities and the environment.
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Valley Fever Is Spreading Across the Arid West, Affecting People and Dogs
A soil fungus fuels valley fever, now reaching beyond California and Arizona due to climate change. UC Davis doctors and veterinarians trace the threat.
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The Color Lab Uncovers the Soothing Effects of Light
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The Milestones of COVID-19: A Timeline
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Improving Indoor Air Quality for Better Public Health
Scientists are unraveling the complex factors that go into indoor air quality and how indoor air pollution and airborne pathogens are affecting public health.
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Hype or Health?
The products often say they “support a healthy gut” or “boost your immune system” by providing good microbes that are often missing from people’s diets. But how can consumers know if these products are really good for them?
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Innovative New Technology Helps Seniors Age in Place
I-Care connects older adults with mild cognitive impairment to long-distance family members, providing support for daily tasks and continuing care at home.
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A Medical School That Looks More Like California
How does UC Davis School of Medicine make admissions equitable? A holistic review ensures that a diverse group of students enters the medical field.
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Measuring Meals
Food assistance at UC Davis is making students healthier. Learn how efforts to provide food to students in need is making a measurable impact.
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Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Spina Bifida Cure
Interdisciplinary research leads to historic clinical trial delivering stem cells during fetal surgery to treat spina bifida.
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Making Prosthetics More Lifelike
See how UC Davis scientists and surgeons are performing better amputations, using AI, and creating smart prosthetic devices to improve the lives of amputees.
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Wellness Check
Veterinary, nursing and medicine researchers at UC Davis aim to create resilience training solutions for health care workers dealing with stress and burnout.
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UC Davis Introduces the Redwood SEED Scholars
Learn how the Redwood SEED Scholar Program is working to diversify the workforce and provide meaningful employment for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Prioritizing Who Gets Vaccinated for COVID-19 Saves Lives
UC Davis experts discuss how to prioritize vaccine distribution and address health disparities. Learn about their recommendations and public health efforts.
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Healing Burned Animals with Fish Skins
UC Davis vet hospital is using fish skins to treat animal burns. Learn about this innovative approach to healing animals and its potential for human medicine.
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