UC Davis Health Content

Egghead Weekend Basket for May 8

Andy Fell — May 08, 2026 - 10:24am

This week in UC Davis science news, we go from the far reaches of the Universe to the human heart, survey western wildfires and take a trip to Alcatraz.

Cold Hands, Warm Heart — Researchers Solve Medical Mystery

Andy Fell — May 04, 2026 - 10:40am

The saying “cold hands, warm heart” is usually meant metaphorically — but new research from UC Davis School of Medicine and collaborating institutions suggests it has a striking biological parallel.

Identifying Genetic Causes of Blindness in People and Macaques

Andy Fell — April 28, 2026 - 3:25pm

An inherited form of blindness directly comparable to a common inherited optic nerve disease in humans has been discovered in rhesus macaques at the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis. The work, published April 15 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could lead to a better understanding of autosomal dominant optic atrophy, or ADOA, and potentially to new treatments.

Egghead’s Weekend Basket for February 27

Andy Fell — February 27, 2026 - 3:55pm

Busy week? Here's a round up of research stories from UC Davis to get you caught up.

Incredibubbles: Researchers Cracking the Code of Body's Message System

Andy Fell — February 20, 2026 - 11:45am

Biomedical engineers at the University of California, Davis, are cracking the code of the body’s message system.

GLP-1 and Health: Beyond Weight Loss in the Ozempic Era

Andy Fell — November 13, 2025 - 11:13am

This week, the White House announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the cost of their GLP-1 weight loss drugs, Wegovy and Zepbound. The move could significantly expand access to these treatments for people with diabetes and obesity.

Valley Fever Is Spreading Across the Arid West, Affecting People and Dogs

Jocelyn C Anderson — September 23, 2025 - 9:22am

A soil fungus fuels valley fever, now reaching beyond California and Arizona due to climate change. UC Davis doctors and veterinarians trace the threat.

Finding Human Brain Genes in Duplicated DNA

Andy Fell — July 21, 2025 - 11:04am

What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. The research could lead to insights into the functioning and evolution of the human brain, as well as the roots of language disorders and autism.

Q&A: Chancellor May on Search for Next Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences

Cody Kitaura — July 15, 2025 - 12:30pm

A leadership search is underway at UC Davis for a Vice Chancellor of Human Health Sciences based on our Sacramento campus. This role and the CEO role were previously held by David Lubarsky, who retired from the university in February.

New Report: Aggie Square Boosts UC Davis’ $13.2B Annual Economic Impact

Julia Ann Easley — February 20, 2025 - 10:00am

The University of California, Davis, powers nearly $9.57 billion in economic impact to the Sacramento metro area and $13.18 billion to the state, supporting 61,700 jobs in the region and 68,300 in the state, according to a new economic analysis.