Research

Genetic Analysis Identifies Novel Mutation in Standardbred Horse

• by Rob Warren
• June 01, 2022

• Research

The field of genetics has enabled the prediction of susceptibility to heritable diseases and map the genome of many species. Now, modern genetics and the birth of a unique foal in New Zealand has provided a successful example of tracking a mutation at its origin.

The Oromaxillofacial Region as a Model for a One-Health Approach in Regenerative Medicine

• by Rob Warren
• April 01, 2022

• Research

Collaborative and translational research is a cornerstone of advancing the science of veterinary medicine at UC Davis. Three scientists at the university are taking regenerative medicine to new heights.

Engineered Tissue May Heal Injured Joints

• by Rob Warren
• March 18, 2022

• Research
• Human & Animal Health
• Research
• Small Animal

Dogs with joint injuries may be helped in the future thanks to a CCAH-funded study to engineer new tissue.

Gut Bacteria Differences Between Black and White Women Linked to Insulin Sensitivity

• by Nadine Yehya, UC Davis Health
• January 25, 2022

• Human & Animal Health
• Research

A study led by the University of California, Davis, has found significant differences in gut bacteria between Black and white women, even after accounting for their insulin sensitivity status. 

Mange Outbreak Decimated a Wild Vicuña Population in Argentina

• by Kat Kerlin
• January 21, 2022

• Research

Mange has decimated the population of wild vicuñas and guanacos in an Argentinian national park that was created to conserve them, according to a study from the Administration of National Parks in Argentina and the University of California, Davis. 

Building Robust Collaborations to ATTACK Future Pandemics

• by Nicole Wilkins
• January 19, 2022

• Research

Harnessing the research and scientific brainpower needed to treat and prevent the next pandemic is the goal of a new consortium of University of California campuses and national laboratories.

NCI Renews UC Davis Comparative Oncology Program as Part of Its “Comprehensive” Cancer Center Designation Renewal

• by Rob Warren
• October 26, 2021

• Research

UC Davis’ comparative oncology program, a partnership between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and Veterinary Medicine that combines human and companion-animal oncology, has been included as part of the renewal of UC Davis’ status as a “comprehensive” cancer center by the National Cancer Institute.

VIRC Wins Regenerative Medicine Research Awards at National Conference

• by Rob Warren
• October 11, 2021

• Research

UC Davis’ Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) recently attended the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association Conference at Colorado State University’s C. Wayne Mcllwraith Translational Medical Institute. VIRC’s award-winning presence at the conference included five podium lectures and three research poster presentations.

Indian Wolf Among World’s Most Endangered and Distinct Wolves

• by Kat Kerlin, UC Davis News
• September 03, 2021

• Environment/Wildlife
• Research

The Indian wolf could be far more endangered than previously recognized, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and the scientists who sequenced the Indian wolf’s genome for the first time. 

Natural Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increased Pregnancy Loss in Rhesus Macaques

• by Andy Fell, UC Davis News
• September 02, 2021

• Research
• Environment/Wildlife

Rhesus macaques naturally exposed to wildfire smoke early in pregnancy had an increased rate of miscarriage, according to new research from the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis.

Both Sucrose and High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Increased Health Risks

• by Trina Wood
• August 31, 2021

• Research

Consuming sucrose, the more “natural form of sugar,” may be as bad for your health as consuming high fructose corn syrup, according to a UC Davis study. 

Identifying Sites for Testing Modified Mosquitoes as a Strategy to Eradicate Malaria

• by Andy Fell, UC Davis News
• August 18, 2021

• Human & Animal Health
• Research

Over the past several years molecular geneticists have been researching the application of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to mosquitoes that transmit malaria.

Dog Coat Patterns Have Ancient Origins

• by Trina Wood
• August 12, 2021

• Research
• Small Animal

A newly released genetic study on dog coat colors sheds light on a subset of these patterns, unexpectedly leading to new questions about long-held tenets of dog evolution. 

Residents Win National Research Awards

• by Rob Warren
• July 28, 2021

• News & Events
• Research

Two residents with the UC Davis veterinary hospital recently won national research awards at the 2021 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, held virtually this year. The residents—one each in large and small animal services—submitted abstracts that were reviewed by a panel of judges comprised of ACVIM Diplomates.

Using Gene Drives to Control Malaria

• June 23, 2021

• Research

A group of UC scientists led by Greg Lanzaro, professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, recently completed an analysis of a strategy aimed at eliminating malaria from Africa using genetically engineered mosquitoes.