Amy Quinton

Bowls of fresh spinach, fruit, veggies, nuts, and cheese arranged on a countertop for salad prep.

Holiday treats don’t have to mean guilt. UC Davis nutrition expert Debbie Fetter shares tips for enjoying festive foods mindfully so you can savor seasonal favorites like pumpkin pie without the stress. ucdav.is/4oWkAR5

As real journalists scramble and trusted news outlets wither, I just read ~ a dozen "news clips" by fake authors using made-up sources. I wouldn't have known, except they quoted nonexistent scientists from the very real institution I work for. Be careful what you read. Support real journalism.

Sip Happens: What's Behind Wine's Decline Global wine consumption is down. And the reasons are far more complicated than you might expect. In this episode, UC Davis experts unpack what’s behind the trend.

Will wine be on your holiday table this season? 🍷🍇 The reasons behind a drop in wine consumption may surprise you. Our latest episode explores the complexity with @ucdavis.bsky.social experts. Out now 🎤
www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

When I came off the mountain, I had a phone full of garbled audio file interviews and notes that @amymquinton.bsky.social magically transformed into this episode of @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social. Pure wizardry, I tell you! Give it a listen.

Climbing to Extremes Co-host Kat Kerlin trekked to the highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada in search of Jeffrey pine trees. Learn what their presence reveals about our changing climate.

What's it like to trek to the highest peaks in search of high-altitude pines? And the bigger question - why would you do it? Co-host @katkerlin.bsky.social will tell you about the trip & what it says about #climatechange Our latest episode out now🎤 🎧
www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...

A glass of red wine sits on a rustic wooden surface beside a wine bottle, red grapes, and a corkscrew. Text reads “Cabernet Sauvignon’s Long Memory Revealed.”

Cabernet sauvignon was born 400 years ago from a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc. Today it’s the world’s most-planted wine grape - and a UC Davis study shows it still retains a molecular memory of its origins. ucdav.is/4r4Q1do

Three black-and-white and brown-and-white dairy cows munch on feed in a trough. Scientists may have found which microbes in a cow's gut could be used to cut methane emissions without harming the cow.

What if we could reprogram a cow's gut so it burps way less methane?🐮👏 @ucdavis.bsky.social & @innovativegenomics.bsky.social scientists found which microbes might help reduce methane w/o harming the cow. Boost that microbe & cows could become naturally cleaner for the climate! bit.ly/4oGv5YE 🧪

California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, found a UC Davis study.

California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy:
Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Lychee had feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) which is a deadly disease caused by feline coronavirus. Thanks to federally funded research, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social is working on a cure and Lychee was successfully treated. Read more: ucdav.is/FromLabs2Lives
#FromLabsToLives

NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.

A legend at @npr.org has died. So sad. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1...

Just One Spore, Part 2 Dogs can also get valley fever. Hear not only about one dog's fight for survival, but how dogs may hold the key to predicting valley fever's spread.

Cooper, a boxer mix, nearly died from valley fever. UC Davis veterinarians saved him — and his story shows how pets and people are caught in the same fight against a hidden fungus. 🎧 www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... & @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social

New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats and People A new cancer treatment for cats could help humans too. New UC Davis cat clinical trial using UCSF developed drug shows the disease was controlled in 35% of cats, with minimal side effects.

Study from UCSF and @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social shows a new drug helped cats with oral cancer. It could help humans too.🐱 www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

Fowl News: Bird Flu Ruffles Feathers at the Fair Bird flu has shut down poultry exhibitions at county fairs this year. That's upended life for 4-H members who normally compete. Is bird flu here to stay?

The poultry barn at your county fair? Silent this year.
What the cluck? Find out why. And how 4-H kids are keeping their poultry science skills sharp despite a ban. 🎧 Our latest episode out now. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... Read more from @ucanr.edu ucanr.edu/blog/green-b...

UC Davis Launches Small-Batch Wine Label UC Davis is selling wines to the public made by students, staff and faculty from Napa Valley and Yolo County grapes.

Finally! 🍷 www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/uc...

YouTube video by Fig. 1 by University of California Is Bunny the “talking" dog legit? Here’s what science says

Very cool video on dog communication featuring
@ucsandiego.bsky.social prof Professor Federico Rossano. A must-watch for any dog lover. #dogs youtu.be/cTnVSJ8V4wk?... via
@YouTube

110 Freeway flowers A beautiful, but invasive, shot of color

Fast-growing vines like cat's claw can beautify an urban environment, but it's hard to find plants that thrive in urban environments, says UC Davis plant scientist Alessandro Ossola. Such as, for example, the soundwall of LA's 110 freeway @laist.com laist.com/brief/news/l...

Kennedy to announce plan to remove artificial dyes from food and beverages The FDA has approved 36 food dyes, nine of which are artificial and made from petroleum.

Learn from @ucdavis.bsky.social food chemists about prevalence of food dyes in ultra-processed foods from new @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode out today! Read background here. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/wh... 🍦🍪🍬
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... 🧪

Had yet another enjoyable experience with @katkerlin.bsky.social as we hosted this @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode on the science of processed & ultra-processed foods! Listen now! 🧪

A New Record for California’s Highest Tree A UC Davis professor's pleasure hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the Jeffrey pine, which wasn't formerly known to grow at extreme elevations.

A professor's casual hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree. @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Dogs Could Help Predict Valley Fever Spread in Humans Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new UC Davis study finds a correlation between occurrence of dog and human disease.

Both dogs and humans get valley fever, a fungal disease that's spreading with climate change. New @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social study finds dogs could help us predict human spread of the disease. www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/... 🧪

Map of Genetic Regulation in Chickens Could Help Fight Against Bird Flu An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has created the first-ever detailed map of how genes are regulated in chickens — a bre...

The first comprehensive map of gene regulation in chickens has been created by an international team led by UC Davis. The map could help breeders find traits for resistance to H5N1 influenza www.ucdavis.edu/blog/map-gen...

Type "New Hampshire Square Tree" into Google & its #ArtificialIntelligence says square trees are real and grow in NH. In fact it was an April Fool's joke story I did from long ago at @nhpr.bsky.social w/ NH Forest Society. Listen to "real" story here. www.nhpr.org/nhpr-blogs/2...

Cracking the Code of Pistachio Genetics UC Davis researchers have generated the most high-quality map of the DNA of the pistachio, allowing breeders to develop better varieties.

In a nutty development, UC Davis scientists have cracked the genetic code of the pistachio. It could provide consumers a more nutritious, sustainable nut. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/cr... 🧪

Media Experts on Avian Influenza UC Davis media experts for avian influenza or bird flu.

Journalists looking for avian flu experts, please check out our extensive list @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

I got to tag along with researchers as they test EV chargers across California. Don't miss our latest @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode.

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.

Don't want your #cats to get sick (and die) from bird flu? Then feed them conventional cat food like kibble - not raw, uncooked food or raw milk say @ucdavisvetmed experts via @npr.org 🙀 www.npr.org/sections/sho...

How bad has the bird flu outbreak been for the American egg supply in recent months?

USDA's APHIS figures now tally more than 20 million birds killed last quarter at commercial table egg layers, most to date since outbreak began in 2022

www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

States Struggle to Curb Food Waste Despite Policies Current state policies aren't enough to curb food waste. Study shows states are falling short of the reduction goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

New UC Davis study finds state policies across the U.S. aren't enough to hit the federal target to reduce food waste by half by 2030. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/st...

U.S. records first fatal bird flu case amid growing concerns about virus The U.S. has recorded its first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu, in a person from Louisiana who contracted the virus from infected chickens and wild birds in a backyard flock.

The lack of severe infections among US #H5N1 #birdflu cases up till now may have created the notion among some people that the virus has become harmless. The death of a person in Louisiana is a reminder that that is not a safe bet. www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/b...

Beautiful sunrise over LA this week. Sometimes it’s worth it to get up early.😀