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UC Davis Research @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social · Oct 9
Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social not only yields discoveries that improve lives, it drives economic growth & fuels our nation’s global leadership in technology & innovation
Learn how funding is improving lives, our economy & our future in our annual Research Impact Report -- bit.ly/4h0UtVY
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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.
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CHANCELL-ING: Finding a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease While Forming Friendships
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease touches nearly all of us in some way. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 in 9 Americans over 65 is afflicted with the disease.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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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!
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New Species of Spider Discovered, Just in Time for Halloween
UC Davis scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in California's coastal sand dunes.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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About 85% of elementary schools studied in California experienced some loss of trees between 2018 and 2022, according to a paper from @ucdavis.bsky.social.
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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 8:05 PM
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Why are so many of us afraid of snakes? And more curiously, why does our unconscious mind recognize them as a threat before our conscious mind?
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Why Do We Fear Snakes?
Why are so many of us afraid of snakes? And more curiously, why does our unconscious mind recognize them as a threat before our conscious mind? Distinguished Professor Emerita of Anthropology Lynne A....
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October 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We’re excited to share that Andrea C. Alfaro has been appointed the new director of the UC Davis Coastal and Marine Sciences Institute, effective January 1, 2026. She will also serve as director of the Bodega Marine Lab.

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October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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@ucdavis.bsky.social research improves the lives of Americans every day. Read how it can help CA almond growers to adopt sustainable & cost-effective farming practices. bit.ly/4n2xQSn
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October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Research at @ucdavis.bsky.social not only yields discoveries that improve lives, it drives economic growth & fuels our nation’s global leadership in technology & innovation
Learn how funding is improving lives, our economy & our future in our annual Research Impact Report -- bit.ly/4h0UtVY
October 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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UC Davis researchers have uncovered alarming microplastic levels in Lake Tahoe, a lake known for its clarity. A closer look at this debris reveals threats to wildlife & public health. Learn more: bit.ly/4pEeNAi
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September 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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@ucdavis.bsky.social scientists in a new study looked at how a person's brain interprets what the eyes see. Learn more.
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UC Davis Researchers Look at How the Brain Prioritizes What We See
How we focus our attention before we even see an object matters. For example, when we look for something moving in the sky, our expectation would be very different if the object is a bird flying past ...
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September 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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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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Federal Grants Support Research on AI-driven Protein Design
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...
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September 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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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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Cheaper, Sustainable Plant Biomanufacturing on Earth and in Space
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...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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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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Alissa Kendall Appointed Director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies - Office of Research
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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September 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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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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September 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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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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September 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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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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Babies Pay Attention Longest When Parents Combine Words and Gestures, UC Davis Study Suggests
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...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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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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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 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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New study shows psychological well-being may play a vital role in healthy aging. @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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Having a sense of purpose may protect against dementia
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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August 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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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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August 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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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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August 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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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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Schiff Joins UC Davis Researchers Monitoring Health of Lake Tahoe
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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August 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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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.
August 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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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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August 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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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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This Snail’s Eyes Grow Back: Could They Help Humans do the Same?
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...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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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4 things to know about cane sugar vs. high-fructose corn syrup as Coca-Cola switches
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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August 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Meet Dr. @sehampton.bsky.social, our new director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
Meet the Director: Stephanie Hampton - Director of Tahoe Environmental Research Center
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July 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM