A new study by UC Davis researchers reveals that popular GenAI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users' knowledge. The study highlights the need for stronger safeguards and transparency to protect user privacy online.
A UC Davis study found a 30% increase in depressive symptoms and 45% increase in anxiety symptoms among Jewish parents of children ages 2 to 18. Concerns about antisemitism are driving these symptoms, with over 60% of participants reporting having experienced an antisemitic event.
A recent study found that universities eliminating standardized test requirements generally experience increased diversity in their student bodies. However, the impact of these policies is influenced by existing admissions values and institutional priorities, with some universities seeing minimal gains in minority enrollment.
New research suggests that applying uniform tariffs on all trade partners could improve the US economy by reducing the trade deficit and boosting economic welfare. However, these gains would be short-lived as trade partners retaliate, and the policy's long-term sustainability is uncertain due to global supply chain linkages.
Researchers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the regeneration of a freshwater snail's eyes, which share anatomical and genetic features with human eyes. The study shows that snails can regrow their eyes after amputation, with all eye structures present within a month.
Researchers found that non-hallucinogenic versions of psychedelic drugs, like tabernanthalog (TBG), promote neuroplasticity through the same biochemical pathway as psychedelics. TBG activates the serotonin 2A receptor, inducing downstream activation of TrkB, mTOR, and AMPA. This is sufficient for promoting neuroplasticity and growth of...
The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of California, Davis a $5 million grant to develop an Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO), a community hub for AI research and education. The new hub will provide events, venues, and partnerships to promote cross-institute connections and foster posit...
Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new way for plants to recognize a wider range of bacterial threats using artificial intelligence. By upgrading their internal immune receptors, plants can now defend against more types of pathogens and reduce the risk of devastating diseases.
Researchers identify two human brain genes that contribute to brain size and synapse signaling in zebrafish, providing a roadmap for discovering more genes. The study's findings have significant implications for understanding language disorders and autism.
Scientists found that mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) therapy improved immune recovery in cats with FIP, a disease similar to Long COVID. The study showed reduced systemic inflammation and increased regulatory T cells, suggesting potential benefits for human patients.
Molecular simulations reveal that liquid carbon can form spontaneously into graphite even when diamond is the expected stable phase. The team found complex crystallization behavior and identified graphite as a stepping stone for diamond formation, explaining long-standing discrepancies in high-pressure carbon experiments.
A UC Davis study suggests that the Wells Fargo financial scandal in 2016 led to an increase in borrowers using fintech lenders for mortgages. The study found that areas with larger exposures to the scandal were more likely for consumers to choose fintech over traditional banks.
Researchers used herbarium specimens to estimate when plants germinated and grew in areas with varying climate conditions. The study found that plants adapt to hotter, drier times and microclimates, rather than changing their environments.
Researchers uncover evidence of monumental structures built by hunter-gatherer groups at Kaillachuro, a collection of burial mounds in the Titicaca Basin. Burial activity evolved over time into stone masonry burial boxes covered by mounds of debris from ongoing rituals and remembrances of ancestors.
A study by the University of California, Davis found that disposable e-cigarettes release higher amounts of toxic metals than older e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes. The devices contain hazardous levels of neurotoxic lead, carcinogenic nickel, and antimony, posing significant health risks to users.
The UC Davis-designed payload is a dynamic digital twin that models the current condition and predicts the future condition of the spacecraft's power system. The satellite will monitor its own health in space using sensors to assess voltage and measurements of the batteries it is running on.
Researchers found five periods of decreased ocean oxygen concentrations coinciding with increased carbon dioxide levels 300 million years ago. This discovery highlights human-driven carbon dioxide emissions as a significant threat to marine biodiversity.
New research found that toddlers who tend to look closely at and compare paired images during a memory task are more aware of the accuracy of their own memories a year later. This finding connects early information-seeking behaviors with developing memory-introspection skills.
A study by University of California - Davis and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute found that cleaner fish stations influence damselfish and reef microbial diversity. The presence of cleaning gobies was linked to increased fish visits and changes in water nutrients and microbial communities.
A new study from the University of California, Davis found that switching from a high-fat to a low-fat diet slowed precancerous changes in the pancreas, even after weight gain and precancerous changes began. Researchers observed normalized gut microbiome, gene expression, and intercellular communication after dietary change.
A new book by Professor Aldrin Gomes details the benefits and risks of ibuprofen, including its interaction with over 400 prescription drugs and impact on cardiovascular health. The comprehensive guide aims to educate readers about responsible painkiller use and natural alternatives.
Researchers found that video telehealth visits can help pet owners understand their cat's needs, increasing confidence in care. The study also suggested elevated food and water dishes, larger litter boxes, and additional steps to ease a cat's mobility issues.
A new analysis from UC Davis suggests that lithium-ion battery recycling could play a big role in meeting growing global demand for lithium, potentially reducing the need for new mines. Recycling could mitigate supply constraints and reduce carbon emissions associated with combustion engine vehicles.
A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, suggests that non-native milkweeds in urban gardens are not harmful to migratory monarch butterflies. The study found that resident monarchs and non-native milkweeds are not connected to the larger population, allowing urban ecosystems to contribute to their conservation.
A study by University of California, Davis' Tahoe Environmental Research Center found large fluctuations in ultraviolet radiation between wet and dry years at Lake Tahoe. UV radiation penetrates deeply in clear waters like Lake Tahoe, affecting aquatic ecosystems and photosynthesis.
Researchers found that removing invasive American bullfrogs allowed native northwestern pond turtles to recover and thrive in Yosemite National Park. The study suggests that eradicating non-native bullfrogs could be necessary in priority conservation areas to help pond turtle populations recover.
The single-celled parasite Entamoeba histolytica infects 50 million people each year and can kill nearly 70,000. Researchers have discovered that it damages tissue through a process called trogocytosis, where it takes bites out of human cells and ingests their fragments to evade the immune system.
Researchers highlight the need to study floating solar projects' impacts on birds and other wildlife, aiming to avoid negative effects while promoting ecological benefits. The study suggests examining bird behavior interactions with floating PV systems and identifying risks and solution pathways for coexistence.
Researchers found that sulfur runoff can dramatically increase methylmercury concentrations in fish up to 10 million times greater than the waters they lived in. This poses a significant risk to human health and wildlife due to methylmercury's neurotoxic effects.
Researchers have developed new seed varieties of wheat that remove harmful gluten proteins without affecting breadmaking quality. The modified wheat can reduce the risk of triggering celiac disease in people without the condition and improve flour quality.
Researchers discovered that reef fish like Moorish Idol and surgeonfish can move their jaws from side to side, allowing them to feed rapidly on algae. This unique ability has interesting ecological and evolutionary consequences.
A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour found that individual happiness can be shaped by both internal attitudes and personal qualities, as well as external factors such as health, income, and relationships. The research suggests that a one-size-fits-all approach to improving happiness may not be effective, and instead, pers...
Researchers found no evidence of dancing or infant-directed song among the Northern Aché population in Paraguay. However, they do use playful speech and other methods to calm infants. The study suggests that dance and lullabies are learned behaviors that require cultural transmission.
A new study has found that combining signals from electromyography and force myography can improve the accuracy of prosthetic control. The researchers used a combination of these two techniques to classify hand gestures with high accuracy, outperforming both methods alone.
A study published by UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford found Jeffrey pines growing above 12,657 feet elevation, surpassing previous records. This discovery suggests that climate change is allowing trees to move higher up mountains at an alarming rate, with the birds carrying seeds being a key factor.
A new study published in Citizen Science: Theory and Practice demonstrates that citizen science data from iNaturalist and eBird can be combined to reliably capture known seasonal patterns of bird migration. The researchers found similar seasonal patterns for over 97% of bird species observed in Northern California and Nevada.
A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that sauerkraut's metabolites can maintain intestinal cell integrity and support long-term gut health. The researchers found that both store-bought and lab-made sauerkraut samples protected gut function, with no noticeable difference between the two.
University of California researchers developed a new drug, JRT, with reduced hallucinogenic potential compared to LSD. The compound has shown promise in treating the negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, including anhedonia and cognitive function.
Researchers found a strong correlation between the occurrence of dog and human valley fever cases. The study mapped positive results by location, showing valley fever spread from 2.4% of U.S. counties to 12.4% in 2022.
A comprehensive atlas of gene activity in chickens has been created, revealing how millions of genetic variants affect gene regulation and giving researchers tools to understand agriculturally important traits. This knowledge could lead to healthier flocks, more resilient farming systems, and fewer economic losses for poultry producers.
The study provides a comprehensive genetic map of the pistachio genome, allowing for the creation of better-nutrition varieties. The research also identifies four key stages of nut growth from flower to harvest, providing insights into shell hardening and kernel growth.
Researchers confirm that some returning salmon to Putah Creek are born there, marking a significant finding for restored streams worldwide. The study's results show that restored waterways can help restore and even create salmon runs.
The study emphasizes the importance of awareness in preventing Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Veterinarians and doctors must learn to recognize symptoms, understand treatments, and prescribe antibiotics like doxycycline to prevent death and severe illness.
Researchers found that prescribed fire and forest thinning can greatly improve the stand's resistance to catastrophic fire, reducing fuel loads and mortality. The study also suggests that conserving old-growth forests requires active management to replicate essential ecological roles of fire.
Two landmark studies show that the 3D genome structure coordinates thousands of genes to form a sperm cell. The work identifies two proteins that establish cellular memory and set up a new structure that cements the cell's future fate as a sperm cell.
Researchers found that forest thinning followed by a prescribed burn can greatly improve the stand's resistance to catastrophic fire. This approach is crucial for conserving old-growth forests in seasonally dry regions, as it replicates the essential ecological roles of fire.
Researchers discovered that the ability to quickly gain or lose complex fish teeth drives rapid species formation. Complex teeth appeared 86 times but are rare in modern fish, whereas African cichlids retain the genetic program for both types of teeth.
A study published in Scientific Reports found that cows with certain personalities tend to graze more widely or stick close to the herd. Researchers used sweet molasses feed to induce grazing behaviors, revealing insights into optimal cattle distribution and nutrition.
Researchers at UC Davis found that acidifying milk to a pH of 4.1-4.2 with citric acid effectively deactivates the H5N1 virus, providing a cost-effective solution for dairy farms. The process takes only six hours and doesn't require refrigeration, increasing safety and reducing costs.
Researchers at UC Davis have successfully synthesized ibogaine and its related compounds using a new, efficient method. The study's findings suggest that these analogues may be useful in treating substance use disorders and other conditions, and highlight the potential for safer and more effective medicines.