Amy Quinton
@amymquinton.bsky.social
News/Media Relations for @UCDavis.bsky.social. Writer covering food/ag, science & animals. Creator & Host of @Unfoldpodcast.bsky.social Former CapRadio, NHPR environment reporter & heard on @npr.org
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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🎤 🎧
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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.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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...
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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
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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
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 🧪
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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 🧪
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California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy:
Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
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.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM
California Schools Are Losing Tree Canopy:
Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
Preserving Shade on Playgrounds and Outdoor Spaces Increasingly Important in Warming State www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news...
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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
#FromLabsToLives
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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
#FromLabsToLives
A legend at @npr.org has died. So sad. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1...
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.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A legend at @npr.org has died. So sad. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1...
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
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.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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
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/...
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.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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/...
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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...
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...
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?
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August 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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...
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...
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
@ucsandiego.bsky.social prof Professor Federico Rossano. A must-watch for any dog lover. #dogs youtu.be/cTnVSJ8V4wk?... via
@YouTube
Is Bunny the “talking" dog legit? Here’s what science says
YouTube video by Fig. 1 by University of California
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April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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
@ucsandiego.bsky.social prof Professor Federico Rossano. A must-watch for any dog lover. #dogs youtu.be/cTnVSJ8V4wk?... via
@YouTube
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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...
110 Freeway flowers
A beautiful, but invasive, shot of color
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April 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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...
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... 🍦🍪🍬
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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.
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April 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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... 🍦🍪🍬
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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! 🧪
Chances are you eat processed or ultra-processed foods. Most of us do. Our latest episode goes beyond the ingredient list to explore the science & political debate behind what we eat. www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast... Join @ucdavis.bsky.social experts as we unfold the issue. 🎧🧪
The Science and Politics of Processed Foods
In this episode, we uncover the science and public perceptions of processed and ultra-processed foods. Are they addictive by design, unsafe, or just misunderstood?
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April 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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! 🧪
Reposted by Amy Quinton
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...
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.
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April 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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...
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/... 🧪
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.
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April 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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/... 🧪
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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...
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...
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April 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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...
April 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
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... 🧪
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.
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March 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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... 🧪
Journalists looking for avian flu experts, please check out our extensive list @ucdavis.bsky.social www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/...
Media Experts on Avian Influenza
UC Davis media experts for avian influenza or bird flu.
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February 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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.
Finding reliable public charging has become the top concern for EV drivers. UC Davis research suggests nearly 30% of charge attempts fail. Find out why. 🎧 Join @amymquinton.bsky.social and @katkerlin.bsky.social in our latest episode. Out now! www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcast...
EV Woes
Range anxiety is no longer a big issue for most electric vehicle owners. Finding reliable public charging has become the top concern.
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February 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I got to tag along with researchers as they test EV chargers across California. Don't miss our latest @unfoldpodcast.bsky.social episode.
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...
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.
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January 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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...
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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
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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...
January 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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...
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...
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...
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.
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January 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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...
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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...
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.
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January 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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...