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Managed Wetlands a Culinary Hot Spot for SF Bay Fish, But They Need Delivery Options

by Kat Kerlin
March 25, 2026

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Unlocking Longevity Insights From Ancient Bristlecone Pine

by Kat Kerlin
March 23, 2026

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Global Strategies to Protect Seals and Sea Lions from Avian Influenza

by Kat Kerlin
March 19, 2026

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Plant Cell Structure Could Hold Key to Cancer Therapies and Improved Crops

by Douglas Fox
March 05, 2026

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Study Improves Understanding of Food Safety Risks in California Central Coast Produce

by Amy Quinton
March 05, 2026

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Hawk Study Shows Potential Lessons of Bird Flight

by Andy Fell
March 04, 2026

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First Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Northern Elephant Seals Confirmed in California

by UC Davis News and Media Relations
February 25, 2026

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Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care

by Andy Fell
February 23, 2026

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Helping Beekeepers Fight Mites Through More Effective Treatments

by USDA/UC Davis News
February 19, 2026

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Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right

by Andy Fell
February 18, 2026

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