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Could a New Medical Approach Fix Faulty Genes Before Birth?

A new biomedical tool successfully delivers genetic material to edit faulty genes in developing fetal brain cells. This might stop disease progression of genetic-based neurodevelopmental conditions before birth.
24-Oct-2024 2:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study Shows That Rett Syndrome in Females Is Not Just Less Severe, but Different

Symptoms progression of Rett syndrome are different in females than males. A new MIND Institute study shows why it is important to understand these differences to develop better treatments.
17-Oct-2024 6:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New Tumor Models Provide Insights Into Deadly Sarcomas

Researchers at UC Davis and UCLA have created models for four sarcoma subtypes using stem cells. The findings may lead to new therapies.
16-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Residents in San Joaquin Valley Breathe Chemical Pesticides, According to New Study

A UC Davis Health study found 22% of adults and 10% of children who participated in an air-quality study in California’s San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.
12-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

False-positive mammogram results discourage some women from future screenings

A false-positive mammogram may deter women from future screenings, according to a new study. But staying on schedule remains key to early detection of cancer.
29-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study suggests gun-free zones do not attract mass shootings

A new study from the Violence Prevention Research Program at UC Davis suggests that gun-free zones may reduce the risk of mass shootings.
30-Aug-2024 7:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Aubyn Stahmer named director of UC Davis MIND Institute

Aubyn Stahmer, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has been named the new director of the UC Davis MIND Institute.
30-Aug-2024 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Gut bioelectricity provides a path for bad bacteria to cause diseases

UC Davis Health researchers has discovered a novel bioelectrical mechanism pathogens like Salmonella use to find entry points in the gut lining that would allow them to pass and cause infection.
21-Aug-2024 9:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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Florette K. Gray Hazard appointed chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Florette K. Gray Hazard, a pediatric pathologist, has been appointed chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences at the UC Davis School of Medicine. She will lead a department with 50 faculty, 16 residents, and more than 400...
4-Mar-2024 6:05 PM EST

Are over-the-counter eye drops safe?

Dozens of eye drop recalls this year have left consumers confused about product safety. An expert explains why there have been so many recalls and how to pick safe eye drops.
19-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST

Kids don't know they need glasses: 7 vision tips for parents

Can your child see the blackboard at school? Ophthalmologist Marcela Maria Estrada explains why kids often don’t know they have bad eyesight and gives tips for healthy vision.
18-Aug-2023 2:35 PM EDT

Anxiety disorders will affect nearly 1 in 3 adults: Here’s what you need to know

A UC Davis expert explains anxiety versus fear and how anxiety disorders can be effectively treated with therapy, medications and self-care.
10-May-2023 6:20 PM EDT

Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Prevent Mass Shootings: What Does the Research Show?

Mass shooters frequently share their plans, creating opportunities to intervene. Experts from the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program provide an overview of the research on mass shootings and the “red flag” laws or extreme risk...
24-Jun-2022 9:20 AM EDT

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