New research led by a University of California, Davis, anthropologist reveals that archery technology in the Andes dates back to approximately 5,000 years ago. This…
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Researchers have found that cortical gray matter thinning is an early biomarker of dementia, detectable 5-10 years before symptoms. Their study, using MRI brain imaging…
New research addresses the risks and liabilities associated with implementing AI in the food industry, proposing a temporary adoption phase to assess AI’s benefits and…
A comprehensive study reveals that personality traits like conscientiousness and extraversion may reduce dementia risk, while neuroticism increases it. These findings suggest that personality influences…
A study by UC Davis uncovered that exodermal suberin in tomato plants is vital for drought resistance. By identifying key genes for suberin production, researchers…
Using tools from geology and genetics, researchers are uncovering evidence of a shift in how the first living things ate, based on molecular fossils, organic…
A killer whale in the Salish Sea is observed harassing a porpoise, a behavior that has long perplexed scientists. A study from Wild Orca and…
This prototype millimeter-wave radar sensor developed at UC Davis is capable of measuring extremely small vibrations and movements while being energy-efficient and cheap to produce.…
Scientists from UC Davis and Cornell University have discovered that applying crushed volcanic rock to croplands can store carbon in soil, even in drought-prone regions…
The quintessential California fog of Northern California has “only” defined its coastline for about 4,000 years, a UC Davis study found. This shot was taken…
Sea otters swim together in the Pacific Ocean. A deadly, newly detected strain of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii is threatening sea otters, and potentially other…
UC Davis Project Scientist John N. Williams uses a drip torch to light a prescribed burn at Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Credit:…
The new approach could enable seed companies to quickly and extensively produce hybrid seeds, as well as providing farmers with seeds that can be saved…
It is expected that the circulating monoclonal antibodies would be able to give pain relief for many weeks. UC Davis researchers seek to develop a…
The mammal ancestor had 19 autosomal chromosomes and 2 sex chromosomes. University of California, Davis scientists help reveal the genome of the common ancestor of…
The gravitational lenses might also let us “see” the invisible dark matter that makes up most of the Universe. The dozens of newly identified gravitational…
Balanced consumption of protein could improve water quality. Protein consumption increases nitrogen pollution in US waters. According to research from the University of California, Davis,…
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition. The condition affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave with others. Research from the UC Davis…
The symptoms of Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE) are comparable to those of Alzheimer’s disease, involving memory loss and issues with thinking and reasoning in…
A. piece of microplastic fiber is shown under a microscope with biofilm (fuzzy blue) and T. gondii (blue dot) and giardia (green dot) pathogens. Credit:…