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Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires, who is wearing blue scrubs and standing behind the cat on the table. Leo had received treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (School of Veterinary Medicine)

What Cats May Teach Us About Long COVID

by Amy Quinton
July 14, 2025

A scattering of bright clear crystals against a black background.

Molecular Simulations Show Graphite ‘Hijacks’ Diamond Formation Through Unexpected Crystallization Pathways

by Greg Watry
July 09, 2025

Deep mauve bell-like flowers hang from a slender branch running from lower left to upper right.

Plants Seek Friendly Environments Rather Than Adapt

by Andy Fell
July 01, 2025

Health professions students from disadvantaged backgrounds often faced childhood adversity, a UC Davis study suggests. Three health professionals in white lab coats and blue scrubs stand next to each other. One holds a stethoscope.

Health Professions Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds Often Faced Childhood Adversity

by Edwin Garcia
June 25, 2025

Two young men lean over a work table. Person on right, with short beard and glasses, is using a tool to test a circuit board as the person on left, with dark hair wearing a shirt and sleeveless vest, leans to examine it.

UC Davis and Proteus Space to Launch First-Ever Dynamic Digital Twin into Space

by Jessica Heath
June 25, 2025

Electronic cigarettes in different colors and shapes

Disposable E-Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes

by Kat Kerlin
June 25, 2025

Three students show their cereal product

Big Bang! Business Competition Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs

by Angela Lindley
June 24, 2025

Underwater image of a sandy ocean floor with sunlight filtering from above.

Massive Burps of Carbon Dioxide Led to Oxygen-less Ocean Environments in the Deep Past

by Greg Watry
June 23, 2025

Diver Katie Senft seen underwater Lake Tahoe while mountain and sky are above

Lake Tahoe Clarity Report: Trend Stable, Not Improving

by Kat Kerlin
June 16, 2025

Three wines that are part of the Hilgard631 collection, including two UC Davis cabernet sauvignons and a sauvignon blanc. The wines are on a table and feature multi-colored labels that show the UC Davis water tower and Robert Mondavi Institute buildings.(Jael Mackendorf / UC Davis)

UC Davis Launches Small-Batch Wine Label

by Emily C. Dooley
June 11, 2025

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