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Transparent Worms with Glowing Proteins May Help Fertility Treatments

Andy Fell — November 21, 2024

The development of maternal egg cells is pivotal for survival – but also precarious. During meiosis, the DNA-containing chromosomes can easily be broken or lost, causing infertility, miscarriage or genetic disorders like Down syndrome. Scientists have struggled to study these crucial cellular events in humans and other mammals.

Probiotics and Prebiotics: Hype or Health?

Jocelyn C Anderson — November 19, 2024

Consumers may have noticed a recent trend in food and beverage products labeled probiotic or prebiotic. The products often say they “support a healthy gut” or “boost your immune system” by providing good microbes that are often missing from people’s diets. But how can consumers know if these products are really good for them?

Anti-Anxiety and Hallucination-Like Effects of Psychedelics Mediated by Distinct Neural Circuits

Andy Fell — November 14, 2024

New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of psychedelic drugs work through different neural circuits, according to research using a mouse model. The work is published Nov. 15 in Science.

Asthma May Place Children at Risk of Memory Difficulties, New Research Finds

Andy Fell — November 12, 2024

Asthma is associated with memory difficulties in children, and early onset of asthma may exacerbate memory deficits, according to a new study from the University of California, Davis. The study, the first of its kind to connect asthma to memory deficits in children, was published in Nov. 5 in JAMA Network Open.

Elephant Seal Colony Declines One Year After Avian Flu Outbreak

Katherine E Kerlin — November 11, 2024

A year after an outbreak of H5N1 killed thousands of elephant seals, only about a third of the seals normally expected here returned, �ٺ��Ƶ scientists and partners estimate. A study chronicles the 2023 outbreak.

La Colonia de Elefantes Marinos de Península Valdés Disminuye Un Año Después del Brote de Gripe Aviar

Katherine E Kerlin — November 11, 2024

Un año después de que un brote masivo de gripe aviar H5N1 altamente patógena matara a más de 17.000 elefantes marinos, os científicos estiman que solo regresaron alrededor de un tercio de los elefantes marinos esperados.

The Roots of Fear: Understanding the Amygdala

Andy Fell — October 30, 2024

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure has been lacking. Now scientists at the University of California, Davis have identified new clusters of cells with differing patterns of gene expression in the amygdala of humans and non-human primates. The work could lead to more targeted treatments for disorders such as anxiety that affect tens of millions of people.

Invisible Anatomy in the Fruit Fly Uterus

Andy Fell — October 25, 2024

You have likely not spent much time thinking about the uterus of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. But then, neither have most scientists, even though Drosophila is one of the most thoroughly studied lab animals. Now a team of biologists at the University of California, Davis, has taken the first deep look at the Drosophila uterus and found some surprises, which could have implications not just for understanding insect reproduction and potentially, pest control, but also for understanding fertility in humans.

Peregrine Falcon Nox Healed and Flying Free

Katherine E Kerlin — October 21, 2024

Nox, a peregrine falcon of UC Berkeley web cam fame, was released to the wild Oct. 18 after recovering from wing surgery at �ٺ��Ƶ and its California Raptor Center.

Video Series Aims at Improving Indoor Air Quality

Andy Fell — October 16, 2024

Improving indoor air quality is the goal of a new video series developed by experts at the University of California, Davis in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health. Aimed at building and facility managers, the videos distill the science of air quality into steps building and facility managers can take to remove pollutants, including viruses, from the place we spend most of our time -- indoors.

Innovative New Technology Helps Seniors Age in Place

Jocelyn C Anderson — August 27, 2024

I-Care connects older adults with mild cognitive impairment to long-distance family members, providing support for daily tasks and continuing care at home.

New NSF Center for Pandemic Insights

Katherine E Kerlin — August 22, 2024

�ٺ��Ƶ to lead NSF Center for Pandemic Insights with $18M in funding, blending expertise from across the U.S. and 4 �ٺ��Ƶ powerhouse schools and colleges.

Brain-Computer Interface Allows Man With ALS to ‘Speak’

Andy Fell — August 14, 2024

A brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by �ٺ��Ƶ Health accurately translates brain signals into speech. The device implanted in the brain of a man with ALS is the most accurate system of its kind.

Children’s Lockdown Memories May Predict Declines in Psychological Well-being During the Pandemic

Andy Fell — August 14, 2024

A new study shows how children’s and adolescents’ memories of the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 changed over time and related to their mental health. The work, published Aug. 14 in Child Development, shows how autobiographical memories are linked to mental health, and how the content of these memories is related to the negative psychological consequences of lockdown.

New Method Tracks How Psychedelics Affect Neurons in Minutes

Andy Fell — August 05, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have developed a rapid, noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs. The protein-based tool, which is called Ca2+-activated Split-TurboID, or CaST, is described in research published in Nature Methods.

Exploring Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

Andy Fell — June 24, 2024

Research in nonhuman primates is opening the possibility of testing treatments for the early stages of Alzheimer’s and similar diseases, before extensive brain cell death and dementia set in. A study published June 21 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association shows up to a six-month window in which disease progress could be tracked and treatments tested in rhesus macaques.

H5N1 Is Increasingly Adapting to Mammals

Katherine E Kerlin — June 05, 2024

Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza viruses are adapting to mammals in new ways that could have global consequences. �ٺ��Ƶ study finds clear evidence of mammal-to-mammal transmission.

When Should You Neuter or Spay Your Dog?

Amy M Quinton — May 28, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ study updates guidelines for when you should neuter or spay your dog to prevent increased risk of certain cancers or joint disorders.

Media Experts on Avian Influenza

Amy M Quinton — May 23, 2024

�ٺ��Ƶ media experts for avian influenza or bird flu.

�ٺ��Ƶ Opens Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center

Amy M Quinton — April 16, 2024

�ٺ��Ƶ opens the Advanced Veterinary Surgery Center for animals with injuries or disorders of the bones and joints.

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