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When Should You Neuter or Spay Your Dog?

Amy M Quinton — May 28, 2024 - 9:30am

A ��˽��̳�� Davis 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 - 8:30am

��˽��̳�� Davis media experts for avian influenza or bird flu.

��˽��̳�� Davis Opens Center for Advanced Veterinary Surgery

Amy M Quinton — April 16, 2024 - 9:15am

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

Discovery Hints at Genetic Basis for the Most Challenging Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Andy Fell — March 19, 2024 - 10:25am

Our understanding of schizophrenia has increased greatly in recent years, as studies of large groups of people have identified a multitude of genetic variants that increase a person’s risk of the disease.

Keto Diet Prevents Early Memory Decline in Mice

Amy M Quinton — March 19, 2024 - 9:30am

A ��˽��̳�� Davis study shows the keto diet prevents early memory decline in mice. A molecule in the diet plays a key role in slowing Alzheimer’s disease.

Infant Health Suffered During Baby Formula Shortage

Amy M Quinton — March 07, 2024 - 11:01am

A survey by ��˽��̳�� Davis researchers shows the U.S. baby formula shortage in 2022 led 81% of parents to switch brands or types, causing health effects for babies.

Avian Influenza Virus Is Adapting to Spread to Marine Mammals

Katherine E Kerlin — February 28, 2024 - 8:00am

Avian influenza virus H5N1 has adapted to spread between birds and marine mammals, finds a study from ��˽��̳�� Davis and partners in Argentina.

Nobel Laureate Charles Rice and Athlete Rolf Benirschke Return to Campus for On-Stage Conversation

Andy Fell — February 27, 2024 - 10:00am

Two notable alumni — Nobel laureate Charles Rice and former pro football player and patient advocate Rolf Benirschke — will return to the University of California, Davis, on Friday, March 15, for an on-stage conversation about scientific innovation.

Protein Integral to Sperm Development and Male Fertility Identified

Andy Fell — February 21, 2024 - 3:20pm

Early in the development of sperm, a strange event happens: the X and Y chromosomes condense into tight packages and are sequestered away from the other 44 human chromosomes. If any part of this process goes awry, the cells cannot mature into sperm. Researchers in the ��˽��̳�� Davis College of Biological Sciences have now identified an important link in this process — a little-known protein called ATF7IP2.

A Medical School That Looks More Like California

Jocelyn C Anderson — February 20, 2024 - 9:40am

How does ��˽��̳�� Davis School of Medicine make admissions equitable? A holistic review ensures that a diverse group of students enters the medical field.