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CITRIS Seed Awards fund 4 multicampus projects for public good - CITRIS and the Banatao Institute Teams will receive up to $60,000 to propel their research into full-fledged solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges.

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2025 CITRIS Seed Awards. Read more about the 4 multicampus projects for public good. @innovationhub.bsky.social

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This Snail’s Eyes Grow Back: Could They Help Humans do the Same? Human eyes are complex and irreparable, yet they are structurally like those of the freshwater apple snail, which can completely regenerate its eyes. Alice Accorsi, assistant professor of molecular an...

In a new study, @ucdavis.bsky.social researcher shows that apple snail and human eyes share many anatomical and genetic features. Learn more.
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4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches While studies have linked high-fructose corn syrup to conditions such as insulin resistance, nutrition experts told PBS News that cane sugar is not a healthier alternative.

4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches. Learn from nutrition experts including from @ucdavis.bsky.social via @pbsnews.org
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YouTube video by UC Davis Research Meet the Director: Stephanie Hampton - Director of Tahoe Environmental Research Center

Meet Dr. @sehampton.bsky.social, our new director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

National Science Foundation Awards UC Davis $5 Million for Artificial Intelligence Hub The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to the University of California, Davis, to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for n...

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to @ucdavis.bsky.social to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for new and existing #AI institutes established by the federal government. Learn more.
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As the battle against opioid addiction continues, groundbreaking research performed at @ucdavis.bsky.social has shown the efficacy of a new vaccine that would hinder the drug’s ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, preventing the drug from exerting its addictive effects. bit.ly/3GWM8oU

Over 5 million people in the United States suffer from opioid use disorder.

Finding Human Brain Genes in Duplicated DNA What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. The research could lead...

What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published in @cp-cell.bsky.social identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. Learn more @ucdgenomecenter.bsky.social @ucdavismind.bsky.social
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‘Air Conditioning’ Book by UC Davis Professor Recontextualizes the Technology In his most recent book, Professor Hsuan Hsu explores the origin of air conditioning and U.S. dependence on the technology, as well as the consequences of it on the environment, public health and soci...

We often think of air conditioning as comfort, but have we considered its broader implications?

One @ucdavis.bsky.social professor reframes AC not only as a modern convenience but as a lens to explore climate justice, architecture, and environmental impact.

Do you feel as though you rely on AC?

Grapes May Help Postmenopausal Women Combat Muscle Loss - AgNet West A new study from the University of California, Davis, published ....that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved ...

A new study from the @ucdavis.bsky.social found that consuming just 1.5 cups of grapes per day significantly improved muscle strength and boosted levels of irisin, a hormone known for supporting energy metabolism and muscle function, in postmenopausal women.
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Researchers at the ‪@ucdaviscancer.bsky.social recently discovered a tiny genetic difference between humans and non-human primates that may hold the key to fighting aggressive solid tumors that are largely unresponsive to immunotherapies.
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California Could Flood Like Texas. But Thunderstorms Likely Won’t Be to Blame | KQED Deadly floods like Texas’ are rare in California, but climate change-fueled storms could make them more likely, climate scientists say — even in the Bay Area.

“Anyone out hiking in confined, rugged topography needs to be aware that we have this risk of flash flooding in California, kind of similar to Texas,” @ucdaviswater.bsky.social expert Nicholas Pinter says. Learn more from the experts.
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A team of @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers has developed a technology that not only allows a person to speak again – but in their own unique, original voice. Story: bit.ly/404Nlkg @innovationhub.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social
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UC Davis Health advances treatment of heart failure through ‘whole health’ program Researchers have received a grant from the Rosenfeld Foundation to support a “whole health” approach to improve the health and well-being of heart failure patients.

@ucdavishealth.bsky.social is examining the impact of a cost-effective and innovative “whole health” approach to improve the health and well-being of patients with heart failure. A successful pilot program has led to further clinical research with a goal of broad dissemination.

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Lifestyle has a huge impact on health, but for heart failure patients who suffer from weakness and fatigue, factors like nutrition, physical activity and stress management can be difficult to improve.

UC Davis and Proteus Space to Launch First-Ever Dynamic Digital Twin into Space The Center for Space Exploration Research at the University of California, Davis, has partnered with Proteus Space to launch a US government-sponsored satellite into space with a custom AI-enabled pay...

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@ucdavis.bsky.social and Proteus Space to launch first-ever dynamic digital twin into space. Developed at the UC Davis Center for Space Exploration Research, it is a step towards fully autonomous spacecraft. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social
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Championing Mentorship Through Marine Research: Claire Murphy Receives Top CBS Graduate Award Claire Murphy, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate in the Population Biology Graduate Group, wants everyone to feel like they belong in research. Based at the Bodega Marine Laboratory (BML), Murphy studies h...

Congratulations to Claire Murphy @clurmurph.bsky.social who has been awarded the 2025 CBS Dean’s Mentorship Award for her dedication to fostering inclusion & curiosity in science through hands-on research & guidance. Learn more. @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social
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What Do Your Teeth Reveal About Your Diet? Teeth chronicle the past. Much like trees, they grow in rings and these rings, or growth marks, act like a record of development."Teeth retain the chemical signatures at the time when they were grown,...

Analyzing teeth of people who lived in the San Francisco area in the 1800s, Ph.D. student Diana Malarchik is discovering links between social status, breastfeeding and infant care @ucdlands.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/blog/what-do...

Lake Tahoe Clarity Report: Trend Stable, Not Improving UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center releases its annual Tahoe Clarity Report.

Lake Tahoe’s long-term clarity record is not trending worse, nor is it improving, according to the 2024 annual clarity report from the @ucdavis.bsky.social Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
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#UCDavisDelivers medical breakthroughs — @ucdavishealth.bsky.social's first-of-its-kind total body scanner EXPLORER helps detect how cancer & certain diseases affect the brain, providing a way to rapidly document any changes. Learn more: bit.ly/4n0qEaL
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Toddlers’ Eye Movements Predict Ability to Judge Memories, New Research Suggests The simple act of looking and comparing may be the first step toward learning how to judge what we remember, a skill that is fundamental to learning and making decisions.New research from the Universi...

New research from @ucdavis.bsky.social has found that toddlers who tend to look more closely at and compare paired images during a memory task are more aware of the accuracy of their own memories a year later.
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EXPLORER shrinks the time it takes for imaging to spot cancer Researchers have cut the time it takes for parametric imaging on EXPLORER total body PET scanner to image cancer patients.

Researchers @ucdavishealth.bsky.social have developed a new way to use the EXPLORER (PET scanner), which shortens the overall scan time making it easier for cancer patients to tolerate the scan.
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Fish ‘Beauty Salons’ Offer Insight into How Microbes Move Within Reefs Where do you go when you’re a fish and you need a skincare treatment? Coral reefs contain natural “beauty salons,” lively social hubs of activity where fish “clients” swim up and wait to be serviced b...

Study published in @meps-ir.bsky.social finds tiny, hardworking cleaner fish play a role in reef microbial diversity. Learn more @ucdmarinescience.bsky.social @whoi.edu @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social
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Labels like “natural” or “clean” can drive food buying decisions, but they don’t always accurately reflect what’s inside.

A new book from @ucdavis.bsky.social's Charlotte Biltekoff examines why conversations about processed food are often filled with misunderstanding and mistrust.

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Have a look at how research @ucdavis.bsky.social continues to impact daily lives and shape our future.
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Worried about what’s in your food and how it may affect your health? Our AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems is using technology to develop foods that are easy to make, inexpensive, healthy and tasty. Learn more: bit.ly/4kK1ds8
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