Researchers @ucdavis.bsky.social discover the secret behind gray mold’s unstoppable spread. Learn more: @ucdavisplants.bsky.social @pnas.org www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/fu...

. Scientists @ucdavis.bsky.social have discovered ways to introduce genetic variation into peppermint plants, creating new varieties with enhanced levels of menthol flavors and improved resistance to disease. @ucdavisplants.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/fresh-a...

The widespread hypothesis that climate warming will result in unprecedented agricultural pest populations and cause food insecurity worldwide is oversimplified, according to a new study @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more. @pnas.org www.ucdavis.edu/news/scienti...

As climate change threatens global cacao production, @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers are working with a CA-based food-tech company to develop cacao directly from plant cells, offering a climate‑resilient, ethical, & scalable alternative to traditional cocoa farming. www.ucdavis.edu/news/could-c...

Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more. @science.org www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

Learn more about the findings from the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis: health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin... @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social

A new CITRIS and the Banatao Institute AI and Health Seed Funding Program enables six new AI‑driven health projects — from autism insights to mobility tracking, speech restoration, survivor support, and early Alzheimer’s detection. Learn more. research.ucdavis.edu/ai-and-healt...

Undergrad research with real-world impact! Mikaila Hishaw’s sturgeon studies are now helping state officials protect California’s wildlife. www.ucdavis.edu/blog/how-one...

To make STEM education accessible and inspiring, the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social STEM Fest will be held Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School in Elk Grove. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-stem...

California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from @ucdavis.bsky.social. @calfire.bsky.social @frontiersin.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

The 10th annual #UCDavisGiveDay is officially live! Our incredible supporters have made Give Day possible by giving what matters most: opportunity, discovery, research breakthroughs, creativity, social mobility and student support. Visit ucdav.is/GiveDay2026#UCDavisGiveDaythrough 5PM on 4/18 to make an impact!

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

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. health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlin...

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/...

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 www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...

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. @ucdaviswater.bsky.social @estuariescoasts.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

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. @ucdavisnutrition.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/new-res...

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 health.ucdavis.edu/phs/news/hea...

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. @tandfonline.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/what-ma...

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. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/phs/news/hea...

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

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. bit.ly/4l0YnQW #FromLabsToLives

Every UC Davis breakthrough starts with a question. The Mouse Biology Program supports researchers, turning discoveries into solutions. For more info about the impact at UC Davis, visit: https://ucdavis.edu/labs-to-lives 🔊Watch with sound!

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. #FromLabsToLives #ucdavis @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social arcg.is/1naSWu1

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. caes.ucdavis.edu/news/can-sim...

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 health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/...

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...

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...

Learn how @ucdavis.bsky.social AI research is transforming healthcare in Chancellor Gary S. May's latest column. @chancellormay.bsky.social @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

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

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. engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/zhaodan...

Is wine really healthy? Find out from our latest Ask the Experts series. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social @ucdfst.bsky.social Image description: A cozy dinner table with candles, shared wine toast, and a spread of roasted meat, cheese and fruit.

[email protected] scientists offer insights into preventing pistachio hull splits, with potential benefits for fruit crops. @ucdavisplants.bsky.social @usdagov.bsky.social @ucanr.edu www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/br...

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/...

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. @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social @ucdavis.bsky.social engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/improvi...

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 www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...

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 www.ucdavis.edu/news/lightin...

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

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! 🍷🍇 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-facu...

A new study by @ucdaviscancer.bsky.social scientists highlight the urgent need to identify and address survivorship needs for young cancer survivors. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social @jamaoncology.com @hcai-ca.bsky.social health.ucdavis.edu/cancer/news/...

UC Davis now in space: Satellite built by students was successfully launched Nov. 28! @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social

A new federally funded research project led by @ucdavis.bsky.social will help develop technologies that recover previously discarded critical minerals from U.S. wastewaters. Learn more. @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdaviscaes.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/extract...

Saturn's moon Mimas, just 250 miles wide, could have a liquid water ocean under its outer icy shell, according to new research @ucdavis.bsky.social. Learn more: @natastron.nature.com www.ucdavis.edu/news/looking...

New research: Feeling happy is good for everyone’s health, but sharing everyday happiness with a life partner brings even greater health benefits. @ucdlands.bsky.social @apadivision6.bsky.social @ucdavispsych.bsky.social @spspnews.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/sharing... .

Why Is Federally Funded Research So Important? UC Davis VC for Research Simon Atkinson explains @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/magazine/why...

Researchers @ucdavis.bsky.social & @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social have identified which microbes in a cow's gut could help reduce methane. It brings them a step closer to engineering gut microbes to create more climate-friendly cows. @innovativegenomics.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/en...

The UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health recently hosted scientists, physicians and industry experts to discuss how drugs based on GLP-1 are transforming treatment for obesity, diabetes and other conditions. Learn more. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/news/glp-1-a...

New @ucdavis.bsky.social research finds that olive trees produced the same yields and high-quality oil even when using 25-50% less nitrogen than recommended amounts for traditional orchards. www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/st...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, & a time to recognize @ucdavis.bsky.social leadership in research, treatments, & support for people living with the disease in our community and beyond. Read more in our @chancellormay.bsky.social monthly column. www.ucdavis.edu/news/chancel...

Scientists at @ucdavis.bsky.social have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s coastal sand dunes, just in time for Halloween! www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...