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A UC Davis study finds that dogs could be indicators for Valley fever spread in humans. Dogs that like to dig, such as this white and brown terrier mix shown digging in dirt, are more at risk for the disease. (Credit: Dr. William Zachary Mills DVM, MPH, MBA)

Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans

by Amy Quinton
April 10, 2025

Foundation Plant Services technicians in white lab coats at table processing grapevine material in plastic bags from the Classic Foundation Vineyard. (Foundation Plant Services / UC Davis)

Foundation Plant Services Detects No Viruses in 2025 Distributed Grapevines

by Emily C. Dooley
March 24, 2025

Close up view of pistachios growing in a cluster on a tree. Researchers have generated the most comprehensive genome sequence of the pistachio, allowing plant breeders to create better varieties. (Bárbara Blanco-Ulate / UC Davis)

Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics

by Amy Quinton
March 20, 2025

Researchers in waders pre canoes alongside Putah Creek on overcast day

Restored Stream Supports New Wild Salmon Run

by Kat Kerlin
March 20, 2025

A healthcare worker in protective gear administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a masked individual wearing a black shirt, with a stained-glass window in the background.

The Milestones of COVID-19: A Timeline

by Marianne Russ Sharp and Pamela Wu
March 18, 2025

Janet Foley squats in yellow vest while administering treatment via syringe to black dog's foot to prevent Rocky Mountain spotted fever while the dog is has a blue cloth over its muzzle and is held by a person in purple gloves.

Awareness of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Saves Lives

by Kat Kerlin
March 06, 2025

Light blue ovals with wavy tails against a darker blue background

3D Genome Structure Guides Sperm Development

by Douglas Fox
March 03, 2025

Man in blue hard hat smiles while holding a yellow measuring tape wrapped around an enormous ponderosa pine tree in forest. Woman in orange hard hat and vests stands next to him. Two others observe.

Burning Question: How to Save an Old-Growth Forest in Tahoe

by Kat Kerlin
March 03, 2025

Side view of a young man's face from upper chest to chin. Attached to the skin are several small round disks with wires attached.

Restoring Voices and Identity with Neuroengineering

by Douglas Fox
February 27, 2025

Hundreds of birds and waterfowl fly and swim in a rice fields next to rice silos in California

California Rice and Wildlife Report Released

by Kat Kerlin
February 27, 2025

A silvery blue fish with a large head against a background of water plants.

Fish Teeth Show How Ease of Innovation Enables Rapid Evolution

by Andy Fell
February 26, 2025

A woman kneels next to a box with air filters on it to monitor the air quality of a room

Improving Indoor Air Quality for Better Public Health

by Andy Fell
February 24, 2025

UC Davis poultry veterinarian Rodrigo Gallardo examines a chicken. Bird flu has been detected on commercial chicken farms in California and other parts of the U.S. (UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine)

Media Experts on Avian Influenza

by Amy Quinton
February 18, 2025

Black angus cows spread out from the herd to graze under an oak tree at the UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. (Kristina Horback / UC Davis)

Sweet Molasses Feed Key to Understanding Grazing Behavior in Cattle

by Emily C. Dooley
February 18, 2025

Outdoors in front of a grassy hill stands Professor Isabel Montañez, smiling towards the camera. She is wearing glasses, a blue button-up shirt with white undershirt and black pants.

Among the Academies: Forecasting Earth’s Response

by José Vadi
February 18, 2025