Dogs’ genes are Asian imports
UC DAVIS (US) — Today’s European and American dogs owe their genes to ancestors from Southeast Asia, say researchers. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Dec 19, 2011 11:44 - 0 Comments
Bacteria ‘talk’ and plants listen
UC DAVIS (US) — Scientists have discovered a new signal that helps invading bacteria communicate at the same time it helps targeted rice plants coordinate defensive attacks on the disease-causing invaders. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 15, 2011 12:16 - 0 Comments
RiceNet: Better grain, new biofuel crops
UC DAVIS (US) — The first genome-scale model for predicting gene function in rice is expected to speed up development of new crops for biofuels—and improve the quality of one of the world’s most important food staples. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 30, 2011 13:48 - 0 Comments
Rock nitrogen helps trees soak up CO2
UC DAVIS (US) — Forest trees have the ability to tap into nitrogen found in rocks, boosting the trees’ growth and their ability to pull more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Science & Technology - Sep 27, 2011 16:45 - 1 Comment
Plants create water-rich spots around roots
UC DAVIS (US) — Soil scientists have shown for the first time that the soil around plant roots contains more water than does soil in other areas. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 20, 2011 12:46 - 2 Comments
Salmon can’t handle heat in streams
UC DAVIS (US) — Warming streams could spell the end of spring-run Chinook salmon in California by the end of the century, according to a study. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Sep 20, 2011 10:49 - 0 Comments
Climbing goats threaten oil-rich trees
UC DAVIS (US) — Global demand for argan oil may be a two-edged sword—providing economic and social benefits for Morocco’s rural communities at the same time it threatens the health and future of native forests. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 15, 2011 11:04 - 0 Comments
Toxic metals mix it up in California air
UC DAVIS (US) — Very fine and ultrafine metal particles in the air are able to penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, damaging arteries and the heart itself. (more…)
Top Stories - Sep 15, 2011 9:07 - 0 Comments
‘Unwelcome’ mat for invasive species
UC DAVIS (US) — Screening potentially invasive wild animals to prevent them from being introduced to the U.S. could yield net benefits from about $54,000 to $141,000 per species, according to a new analysis. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Aug 17, 2011 13:01 - 0 Comments
Climate dimming clarity of Lake Tahoe
UC DAVIS (US) — The water clarity of Lake Tahoe in 2010 dropped to the second-lowest level ever recorded. Researchers suspect the combined effect of changes in climate and algae are to blame. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 5, 2011 10:40 - 1 Comment
Big sweet gulp: Heart disease in a can
UC DAVIS (US) — Adults who consume high levels of sugar—particularly fructose or high fructose corn syrup—have significantly elevated levels of several risk factors for heart disease, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 20, 2011 17:17 - 1 Comment
Lyme bacteria find unlikely safe haven
UC DAVIS (US) — By hiding out in the lymph nodes, the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are able to both provoke and elude immune responses in the animals they infect. (more…)
Top Stories - Jun 9, 2011 10:56 - 4 Comments
Labor costs to grow on Calif. farms
UC DAVIS (US) — Stricter immigration enforcement could send labor costs soaring for California’s fresh fruit, nut, and vegetable farms—a $20 billion industry. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Jun 8, 2011 15:21 - 0 Comments
Don’t blame cows for toad’s demise
UC DAVIS (US) — Wet grass, not hungry cows, appears to be the cause for the steep decline of the Yosemite toad in the Sierra National Forest. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Mar 16, 2011 12:03 - 0 Comments
California organic farms bear fruit
UC DAVIS (US) — California is home to 19 percent of all organic farms in the U.S., more than any other state, and accounts for 36 percent of the nation’s overall organic sales. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 26, 2011 13:18 - 6 Comments
Ditch the diet (and the scale)
UC DAVIS (US) — Do diets ever work? A new study suggests focusing on weight loss can actually lead to weight gain and even can have negative affects on overall health. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 24, 2010 11:23 - 0 Comments
Plant, animal immunity: We are family
UC DAVIS (US) — Plants and animals detect microbial invasions and resist diseases in surprisingly similar ways, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 26, 2010 12:32 - 1 Comment
Nation’s ‘salad bowl’ not overrun with E. coli
UC DAVIS (US)—A strain of E. coli known to cause illness in humans appears to be present but rare in some wildlife species of California’s Central Coast region—an area often referred to as the nation’s “salad bowl.” (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 12, 2010 12:18 - 9 Comments
Genetically modified crops here to stay
UC DAVIS (US)—Global climate warming and population growth will necessitate sweeping changes in how the world produces its food and fiber. (more…)
