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Scientists at UC Davis created a spectrometer chip smaller than a grain of sand that could turn smartphones and wearables into medical scanners. The breakthrough combines AI with specially engineered sensors to analyze chemicals, detect diseases, and check food safety without bulky lab equipment.
A newly graduated doctor got down on one knee at his UC Davis medical school commencement ceremony, surprising his partner with a proposal in front of 1,000 cheering guests. The heartfelt moment has now been viewed by millions online.
UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center opens its doors to the entire community for National Cancer Survivors Day, featuring wellness activities, expert connections, and a special visit from cyclists riding cross-country for cancer research. No appointment needed.
UC Davis researchers have developed new compounds that could treat depression and PTSD with the healing power of psychedelics but without hallucinations. The breakthrough discovery uses simple amino acids and UV light to create an entirely new class of mental health treatments.
Scientists have mapped how a tiny cellular machine malfunctions in rare childhood brain disorders, offering the first clear path toward future treatments. The discovery could help diagnose dozens of neurological conditions that currently leave families without answers.
Scientists at UC Davis have discovered crystals that change shape when exposed to light, opening doors to revolutionary technologies that respond directly to light stimuli. This breakthrough could transform how we build sensors, solar cells, and optical devices.
A groundbreaking treatment using stem cells from mothers' placentas is giving babies with spina bifida a fighting chance at mobility and normal lives. Six families in a California trial are already celebrating remarkable results.
Scientists at UC Davis have mapped the complete structure of augmin, a protein that shapes both plant cells and plays a role in human cancer and infertility. The breakthrough could lead to new medical treatments and stronger crop varieties.
Scientists discovered how Harris's hawks morph their wings mid-flight to slip through tight spaces, shifting from unstable to stable flight in seconds. This natural engineering trick could revolutionize how drones navigate crowded environments.
Cancer patients in Northern California now have access to technology that adjusts radiation treatment instantly if tumors shrink during therapy. UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is the first in the region to offer this precision system.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.
A UC Davis researcher found a way to make athletes stronger without adding muscle by training their tendons instead. His breakthrough methods are now helping elite teams and everyday athletes stay injury-free and perform better.
Scientists have discovered how to prevent pistachio hulls from splitting open before harvest, protecting California's $2 billion industry from devastating losses. The breakthrough could save farmers millions while keeping nuts safer for consumers.
Scientists at UC Davis created a spectrometer smaller than a grain of sand that uses AI to detect diseases, test food quality, and spot pollution. The breakthrough replaces room-sized lab equipment with a chip that fits on your fingertip.