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4 California critters making a comeback with help from UC researchers

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating stories from the past year of UC research that illustrate the resilience of life on our planet.
UC Davis |

Researchers develop an LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia

A new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD harnesses the psychedelic’s therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential, according to UC Davis research.
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Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can

A UC Davis study found that data from iNaturalist and eBird can reliably capture known seasonal patterns of bird migration in Northern California and Nevada.
UC Newsroom |

Prepare to be amazed! UC graduate students wow with 3-minute talks at Grad Slam

Get a master class — in brief — on cutting-edge UC discoveries as graduate students explain their complex research in just 3 minutes flat.
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Facing cuts to biomedical research, a UC student leader shares his story

“Funding medical research is about more than just numbers. It's real people,” says Ryan Manriquez, president of the UC Graduate and Professional Council.
UC Health |

Match made in California: 67 percent of UC medical students to enter residency programs in the state

This year’s Match Day saw 748 UC medical students match into residency programs and welcome the momentous next step of their careers.
UC Davis |

How are humans different from other animals? They have a uniquely open-ended culture

The debate over human uniqueness is shifting as data has emerged suggesting that other animals can also generate cultural complexity through social learning.
UC Davis |

Restored stream supports new wild salmon run

A new study confirms the origin of Putah Creek salmon for the first time.
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46 UC researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

UC faculty account for nearly 1 in 10 new members on this prestigious roster of U.S. innovators and leaders.
UC Newsroom |

Your bird flu questions, answered

“Avian influenza is not new,” said Mark Stetter, dean of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. “But what is new is this virus is changing, and it’s changing in multiple ways that have raised concerns lately.”
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National Academy of Engineering elects 10 University of California researchers

Ten UC researchers and 15 alumni have been selected for one of the highest honors in the field of engineering.
UC Davis |

UC Davis earns prestigious AAAS SEA Change Institutional Silver Award

UC Davis is given the highest marks in the country by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for its effective actions that foster an inclusive, creative, and supportive STEMM environment.