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Federal Grants Support Research on AI-driven Protein Design

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · 22d

Two projects at the @ucdavis.bsky.social that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Two projects at the University of California, Davis, that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Scien...

Cheaper, Sustainable Plant Biomanufacturing on Earth and in Space

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · 24d

NSF Future Manufacturing grant awarded to @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers will support growing plants in low-resource environments both on Earth and in space. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisbiotech.bsky.social @ucdavisplants.bsky.social
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have been awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to develop new technologies and workforce training programs to grow plants in low-r...

Alissa Kendall Appointed Director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies - Office of Research

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · 25d

Alissa Kendall is appointed as the new director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis). Congratulations and welcome, Dr. Kendall.

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The Office of Research at UC Davis is pleased to announce the appointment of Alissa Kendall, the Ray B. Krone Endowed Professor of Environmental Engineering, as the new director of the UC Davis Instit...

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Cannon as the interim director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment. Congratulations and welcome onboard, Dr. Cannon!
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Clare Cannon Appointed Interim Director of the UC Davis Institute of the Environment - Office of Research

The University of California, Davis, Office of Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Cannon as the interim director of the Institute of the Environment, effective July 1, 2025, thr...

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Professor Michael Kleeman shares his method for testing the air quality and what was uncovered after the LA fires. via
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Air quality testing for heavy metals after the LA fires

Michael Kleeman, UC Davis Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor, shares his method for testing the air quality and what was uncovered.

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Babies Pay Attention Longest When Parents Combine Words and Gestures, UC Davis Study Suggests

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Sep 3

Some words and gestures do a better job of keeping babies' attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word. Learn more: @ucdlands.bsky.social
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A baby’s focus may seem brief, but some words and gestures do a better job of keeping their attention on their surroundings even before they say their first word.A new study from the University of Cal...

New Cancer Drug Could Help Cats and People

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 29

Scientists @ucdavis.bsky.social and University of California San Francisco have completed the first clinical trial of a new cancer drug in pet cats, offering hope for a disease that has long been nearly impossible to treat. Learn more: @cp-cancercell.bsky.social
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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.

Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 26

New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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People who reported a higher sense of purpose in life were about 28% less likely to develop cognitive impairment, according to a new UC Davis study.

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 22

Cardiovascular researchers @ucdavishealth.bsky.social have developed a novel technique that allows scientists to study how the brain communicates with other organs, like the heart or gut.
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New method allows researchers to study how the brain interacts with other organs in animal models

Cardiovascular researchers have developed a novel technique for preserving brain tissue in mice while simultaneously collecting living (unfixed) samples from other organs.

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 21

In a new paper, @ucdavis.bsky.social computer scientists reveal that while extremely helpful, GenAI assistants can pose a significant threat to user privacy. Learn more: @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social
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Big Help or Big Brother? UC Davis Study Reveals Alarming Browser Tracking

A new UC Davis-led study reveals that GenAI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users’ knowledge, calling for stronger safeguards, transparency and awareness to protect user pr...

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Schiff Joins UC Davis Researchers Monitoring Health of Lake Tahoe

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 13

California Senator Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov joins @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers to learn more about the health of Lake Tahoe. Read more. @ucdavistahoe.bsky.social
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Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) peered into the crystal-blue depths of Lake Tahoe as a crew from the Tahoe Environmental Research Center, or TERC, lowered a white disk into the water. “I can see about...

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12

With poor classroom ventilation linked to increased absenteeism, many parents are bracing themselves for the wave of sickness that occurs when children go back to school.

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 8

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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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.

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This Snail’s Eyes Grow Back: Could They Help Humans do the Same?

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

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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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...

4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Aug 1

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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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.

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Meet the Director: Stephanie Hampton - Director of Tahoe Environmental Research Center

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

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

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 29

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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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...

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 25

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 25

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

Finding Human Brain Genes in Duplicated DNA

UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Jul 22

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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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...