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Give Day starts tomorrow. A gift to the Office of Research fuels the foundation behind breakthrough research and helps accelerate innovation and success. Each gift – no matter the amount – moves us one step closer to unlocking multiple sponsored challenges. Make a gift here: bit.ly/3OwyWut

Transportation problems disrupt dialysis care for patients with kidney failure Transportation challenges create major barriers for kidney failure patients who receive hemodialysis at a clinic. These disruptions also heavily impact clinic staff.

A new @ucdavishealth.bsky.social study reveals that transportation challenges create major barriers for patients with end-stage kidney disease who receive hemodialysis at a clinic. The study calls for more coordination between health and transportation systems.
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The black feet and white torso of a penguin. A blue band is around its leg. The band is a chemical-sensing, silicone passive sampler. Photo by Ralph Vanstreels, UC Davis

Close, profile shot of a Magellanic penguin, with black and white swirling patterns on its neck and head and pink patches around its eye. Photo by Ralph Vanstreels, UC Davis

Penguins in Patagonia pinpoint PFAS pollution by wearing a chemical-sensing anklet. They might be the cutest "scientists" I've seen. @ucdavis.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social @ubuffalo.bsky.social proof-of-concept study www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

Common Disinfectant Chemicals Far More Toxic When Inhaled, Study Finds Mouse study finds inhaling disinfectant chemicals (QACs) may be far more toxic than swallowing them, raising concerns about lung injury and disease.

Researchers @ucdavis.bsky.social found in a mouse study that chemicals commonly found in disinfectant sprays may be more harmful than once thought. @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social
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Managed Wetlands a Culinary Hot Spot for SF Bay Fish, But They Need Delivery Options A UC Davis study shows that part of the San Fransisco Estuary is teeming with fish food — the managed wetlands of Suisun Marsh. Timing seasonal flood releases from them could feed more fish.

A study from @ucdavis.bsky.social shows there is a part of the San Francisco estuary that is teeming with fish food, but they need delivery options.
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New Research Suggests FDA Should Consider Redesign of Proposed Nutrition Labels Packaged foods offer convenience for families and individuals, but they can be a major source of saturated fat, sodium and added sugars, which when consumed in excess contribute to chronic disease. To...

While the @fda.gov works to finalize a new front-of-package nutrition label, a research team led by @ucdavis.bsky.social
suggests a design that highlights products that are high in added sugar, sodium or saturated fat.
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A little-known respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus, surging in Northern California An infectious diseases expert shares what you need to know about human metapneumovirus (HMPV), including symptoms, prevention and who is most at risk for serious illness.

If you came down with a respiratory infection this spring that wasn’t the flu or COVID-19, it may have been HMPV. Young children, older adults & people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness. Learn more: @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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What Makes a Hit? On TikTok and Spotify, Listeners Only Partly Decide TikTok is built for people to create and share their own content, so dance music and indie artists fill the platform’s Top 100. On Spotify, love songs and music from major record labels dominate its t...

A new @ucdavis.bsky.social study examined how the data-driven business models of TikTok and Spotify shape both the music artists make, and the songs people listen to.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — wear blue on Friday, March 6! Colorectal cancer is now the No. 1 cancer killer in adults under 50. Early screening and recognizing symptoms help save lives and prevent advanced disease.

Dr. Ankit Sarin, chief of the @ucdavishealth.bsky.social Division of Colorectal Cancer Surgery, answers questions about colorectal cancer and discusses the best way to detect it early, when it is the most treatable.
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First-ever in-utero stem cell therapy for fetal spina bifida repair is safe, study finds A UC Davis Health research team has safely performed the world’s first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells, according to results from Phase 1 of an ongoing clinical trial. T...

The CuRe Trial is exploring whether stem cells can add regenerative power to surgery, potentially improving mobility and quality of life.

Learn more about the findings: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... @ucdavischildren.bsky.social @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

A Discovery Enabled by Federal Funding: Scientists Identify Hormones That May Offer Hope for Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis Patients - Office of Research Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, two common degenerative musculoskeletal diseases affecting roughly 33 million adults in the United States, leave millions coping with fragile bones, fractures, and wor...

Enabled by federal funding, scientists @ucdavishealth.bsky.social and @ucsfhealth.bsky.social have identified a molecule that could open the door to treatments for conditions that weaken both bone and cartilage. Learn more.
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The Mouse Biology Program supports researchers, turning discoveries into solutions.

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Water connects us — marsh to ocean, coast to community.

So does public science. Federally funded research protects lives in emergencies, strengthens fisheries, and builds the long-term knowledge we depend on every day.
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Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

UCDavis & USDA researchers applied a calcium spray to grapes to see if it would protect the fruit from smoke exposure. The spray could offer a way to protect the state’s $88B wine industry from wildfires.

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$2 million grant fuels UC Davis fight against pancreatic cancer UC Davis received a $2 million research grant to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, giving patients hope and better chances for survival.

As part of a new national coalition, @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social
researchers will work to uncover early warning signs of one of the deadliest cancers. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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Doctor warns colon cancer rising in younger adults after James Van Der Beek’s death After James Van Der Beek’s death, a UC Davis doctor warns that colon cancer is rising in younger adults and urges people not to ignore symptoms.

Dr. Ankit Sarin spoke with ABC10 about the rise in colon cancer in younger adults after the recent death of actor James Van Der Beek. Learn more about the symptoms you shouldn't ignore: www.abc10.com/article/news...

Endowment Supports Student Research in Fish Physiology, Ecology and Conservation Doctoral student Cassidy Cooper is the first recipient of a fellowship supporting conservation research at the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Funded by an endowment honor...

Congrats to Ph.D. candidate Cassidy Cooper, the first recipient of a fellowship that supports conservation research! The award is funded by an endowment in memory of Ron Ringen, a UC Davis alum who loved wildlife. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/endowme...

CHANCELL-ING: UC Davis AI Research is Transforming Health Care Imagine this scenario: Doctors know a small number of patients will face life-threatening complications after an illness, but they need to scan millions of records to identify the patients in need of ...

Learn how @ucdavis.bsky.social AI research is transforming healthcare in Chancellor Gary S. May's latest column.
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With new funding from the Gates Foundation, IGI's Venkatesan Sundaresan & Myeong-Je Cho, will develop new self-cloning mustard and millet in collaboration with researchers in India. Learn more: innovativegenomics.org/news/expandi... #AgResearch #FoodSecurity

Zhaodan Kong Awarded CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship to Advance Early Wildfire Detection Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Zhaodan Kong has earned a CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship to pilot FireFly, an AI-powered sensor and drone system designed to detect wildf...

Congratulations to @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social
Professor Zhaodon Kong, who will bring a sensor network for early wildfire detection from the lab to the wildlands thanks to the 2025 CITRIS-CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Award. Learn more.
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Is Wine Really Healthy? Experts Summarize the Research - Office of Research By Neelanjana Gautam A glass of wine is often a conversation starter — whether it’s a date or a celebration, wine ranks as a popular beverage that has stood the test of time, lending an effortless ele...

Is wine really healthy?
Find out from our latest Ask the Experts series.
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@ucsantabarbara.bsky.social @ucdfst.bsky.social

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Breakthroughs for Preventing Pistachio Hull Split UC Davis agricultural scientists reveal how pistachio hulls are built and how their cell walls break down, lending new insight for the $2-bilion-a year pistachio industry.

.@ucdavis.bsky.social scientists offer insights into preventing pistachio hull splits, with potential benefits for fruit crops.
@ucdavisplants.bsky.social @usdagov.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
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Cat Disease Challenges What Scientists Thought About Coronaviruses A UC Davis study shows a deadly cat coronavirus infects multiple immune cells, helping explain persistent inflammation and long COVID–like illness.

Researchers @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social have uncovered new details about how a once-deadly coronavirus disease in cats spreads through the immune system.The findings may help scientists better understand long COVID & other long-lasting inflammatory illnesses in people. www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

Improving Cancer Treatment with Digital Twins Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Emilie Roncali is developing a digital twin to provide more precise and effective care of liver cancer, thanks to funding from the National Cancer Institu...

In new research supported by the National Cancer Institute, Emilie Roncali, an associate professor of @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social, is developing a digital twin for the precise care of liver cancer.
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Lessons from the Caldor Fire’s Christmas Valley ‘Miracle’ The Lake Tahoe communities of Christmas Valley and Meyers were spared during 2021's Caldor Fire. A UC Davis study reveals which pre-fire fuel treatments worked best to bring about the Christmas Valley...

A @ucdavis.bsky.social study by forest ecologists' reveals which pre-fire treatments worked best during a 2021 fire in Tahoe. @ucdavistahoe.bsky.social
#CaldorFire #ChristmasValley
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Lighting Strongly Influences People’s Experience While Listening to Music, a New Study Suggests When you go to your next concert or listen to your favorite music on an app, you might first consider the lighting around you. Music is widely known for its ability to arouse, change moods or trigger ...

A multidisciplinary team found that indoor lighting of various hues has a strong influence on how people feel while listening to music. Tune in for more: @ucdavis.bsky.social
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UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program The University of California, Davis, has awarded $100,000 through the autumn 2025 cohort of the Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant Program to help scientists advance innovative ...

UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davi...

In the fields, artificial intelligence creates the opportunity to increase yields and quality while saving resources. (Courtesy of AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems)

Scout, an AI firm that uses photos & geolocation data to map vine health in vineyards, was named to the TIME Best Innovations of 2025 list. Cheers to Scout, which grew out of a #UCDavis project launched by Mason Earles & alum Kia Behnia! 🍷🍇
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High risk of metastatic recurrence among young cancer patients Study of 48,000 AYAs finds nearly 1 in 10 develop metastatic recurrence after non-metastatic cancer, highlighting urgent need for tailored survivorship care and early detection strategies.

A new study by @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social scientists highlight the urgent need to identify and address survivorship needs for young cancer survivors.
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