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…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 9, 2009 12:33 - 0 Comments
Speedier way to diagnose pneumonia
UC DAVIS (US)—Doctors may soon be able to diagnose the cause of pneumonia-like symptoms by examining the chemicals found in a patient’s urine. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 9, 2009 17:57 - 1 Comment
Plants, bacteria tango to trip up disease
UC DAVIS (US)—New research is helping unravel some of the mystery surrounding how plants and bacteria partner in a kind of immunity dance to defend against invasion from disease-causing microbes. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 21, 2009 12:27 - 1 Comment
Past viruses may help stifle flu pandemic
UC DAVIS (US)—Researchers studying the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus have identified a group of molecular sites on the virus also present in seasonal flu viruses that have been circulating for years. The findings suggest people exposed to earlier viruses may have some immunity to H1N1. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 15, 2009 10:41 - 1 Comment
Jury’s still out on salt restriction
UC DAVIS (US)—Researchers have found compelling evidence indicating that humans naturally regulate their salt intake within a narrowly defined physiologic range. The new analysis questions the scientific logic and feasibility of the decades-long effort to limit salt intake in humans. (more…)
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