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Psychedelics and Non-hallucinogenic Analogs Work Through the Same Receptor, Up to a Point

by Greg Watry
August 04, 2025

Student sits with EEG equipment on her head in a room lit with amber light

The Color Lab Uncovers the Soothing Effects of Light

by Greg Watry
July 28, 2025

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Finding Human Brain Genes in Duplicated DNA

by Andy Fell
July 21, 2025

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

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

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Disposable E-Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes

by Kat Kerlin
June 25, 2025

What Do Your Teeth Reveal About Your Diet?

by Greg Watry
June 16, 2025

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Toddlers’ Eye Movements Predict Ability to Judge Memories, New Research Suggests

by Alex Russell
June 11, 2025

Low-fat veggies and fruits like broccoli, apples, tomatoes shown on left and high-fat foods like hamburgers, pizza and french fries on the right. A tape measure divides the two sides. UC Davis researchers find that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet slowed precancerous changes in the pancreas of mice. (Getty)

Could Dietary Changes — Even After Obesity — Help Prevent Pancreatic Cancer?

by Amy Quinton
June 04, 2025

Woman using a laptop with a relaxes cat on her lap, representing how telehealth helps pet owers manage chronic conditions in cats from home.

Telehealth Can Improve Care for Cats with Chronic Health Issues

by Emily C. Dooley
June 03, 2025

Four people in dark blue labcoats and protective glasses stand in a half-circle in front of a laboratory bench.

New Book Details the Good, Bad and Unexpected of Ibuprofen

by Andy Fell
June 03, 2025

A man in a dark blue labcoat sits in front of a large microscope looking up towards the camera.

Cell Biologist Elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society

by Douglas Fox
May 20, 2025

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Wily Parasite Kills Human Cells and Wears Their Remains as Disguise

by Douglas Fox
May 12, 2025

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Targeting Gluten: Researchers Delete Proteins in Wheat Harmful to People with Celiac Disease

by Emily C. Dooley
May 05, 2025

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The Secret to Happiness Lies Within You, Or Society — Or Both

by Andy Fell
May 02, 2025

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How Aggie Square Is Advancing Innovation in Sacramento

by UC Davis Staff
April 29, 2025

A woman with dark hair wearing a white lab coat and dark wraparound eyeglasses leans over technical equipment on a lab workbench.

New Two-photon Microscopy System Aims to See Into 'Impossible' Spaces

by Matt Marcure
April 28, 2025

A young man in a white t-shirt sits at a desk and flexes his forearm, which has a band around it. On the desk is a robotic arm and a computer monitor.

Combining Signals Could Make for Better Control of Prosthetics

by Andy Fell
April 23, 2025

Healthy elephant seals lie on the beach under blue-orange sky

Avian Influenza Major Setback for Patagonian Seals

by Wildife Conservation Society
April 16, 2025

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Researchers Develop an LSD Analogue with Potential for Treating Schizophrenia

by Greg Watry
April 14, 2025

Red cabbage being fermented in vinegar in a clear jar. A new UC Davis study shows that having fermented food like sauerkraut could be good for gut health. (Hector Amezcua / UC Davis)

The Gut Health Benefits of Sauerkraut

by Tiffany Dobbyn
April 14, 2025

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

Left, a man with cropped hair and glasses wearing a grey jacket; right, a shorter woman with shoulder length brown hair, glasses and a pink jacket. They stand in front of a poster for the 25th Anniversary of the Bryan Miller Symposium with a list of sponsors.

The Rise of Pseudocannabinoids

by Greg Watry
April 02, 2025

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Holographic 3D Printing With Soundwaves

by Jessica Heath
March 26, 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

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