Research

Ocean Toxin a Heartbreaking Threat for Sea Otters

Heart disease is a killer threat for southern sea otters feasting on domoic acid in their food web, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis.

Research

Rhesus Macaques Develop Promising Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2

In a promising result for the success of vaccines against COVID-19, rhesus macaque monkeys infected with the human coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 developed protective immune responses that might be reproduced with a vaccine. Results suggest lasting immunity after infection.

Research

Training the Next Generation of Comparative Oncologists

UC Davis is taking a major leap forward in training the next generation of scientists engaged in basic and translational cancer research for animals and humans, thanks to a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 grant.

News & Events

Fructose and Glucose in High Fructose Corn Syrup Deliver a One-Two Punch to Health

Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the form of fructose alone, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis.

Human & Animal Health

Lacking a Mother, Orphaned Kittens Turn to Nursing on Each Other: New UC Davis Study Explores Cross-Sucking Behavior

Young animals spend many hours a day nursing on their mothers; even when no milk is released, they will still suckle, which is called “non-nutritive sucking.” Unfortunately, when animals are separated from their mothers too soon, they may start sucking their littermates’ bodies.

Small Animal

Research Expo Goes Virtual

The school’s research committee, in collaboration with the Office of Research and Graduate Education, recently held a virtual Research Expo to discuss various aspects of COVID-19 research.

Research

UC Davis Vet Med Researchers Awarded Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative Grant to Investigate Lung Inflammation

Professor Nicole Baumgarth and Associate Professor Colin Reardon received a prestigious grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) today to further basic research on the role of inflammation in disease.

Research

Genetic Variation Not an Obstacle to Gene Drive Strategy to Control Mosquitoes

New research from entomologists at UC Davis clears a potential obstacle to using CRISPR-Cas9 “gene drive” technology to control mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika.

Research

UC Davis Researchers Launch New COVID-19 Tracking Application

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new web application that allows users to track COVID-19 cases and testing across the globe.

Human & Animal Health

Associate Professor Chris Barker Named as Chancellor's Fellow

UC Davis has named its new class of Chancellor’s Fellows, including the school's Associate Professor Chris Barker, marking the 20th anniversary of the program that provides philanthropic support to exceptional early career faculty members.

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Ocean Toxin a Heartbreaking Threat for Sea Otters

Rhesus Macaques Develop Promising Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2

Training the Next Generation of Comparative Oncologists

Fructose and Glucose in High Fructose Corn Syrup Deliver a One-Two Punch to Health

Lacking a Mother, Orphaned Kittens Turn to Nursing on Each Other: New UC Davis Study Explores Cross-Sucking Behavior

Research Expo Goes Virtual

UC Davis Vet Med Researchers Awarded Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative Grant to Investigate Lung Inflammation

Genetic Variation Not an Obstacle to Gene Drive Strategy to Control Mosquitoes

UC Davis Researchers Launch New COVID-19 Tracking Application

Associate Professor Chris Barker Named as Chancellor's Fellow