UC Davis In Focus

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New discoveries, fresh perspectives

Explore the multidisciplinary, collaborative work of UC Davis researchers. These immersive In Focus stories reveal how we confront pressing problems and connect ideas from the obvious to the unexpected.

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What’s at Stake with Federal Research Funding Cuts

Federal research funding cuts threaten UC Davis discoveries in health, agriculture and technology that improve lives worldwide.

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Aerial view of a tractor pulling a plough across a fallowed farm field next to almond orchards in the Central Valley. Valley fever is spreading across the arid west as climate change creates the ideal conditions for the fungus to spread. (Getty)

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

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

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Incorporating Native American Plants into Landscape

When the Gorman Museum of Native American Art relocated to a space adjacent to the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden in 2023, a seed was planted. Why not include Indigenous California plants outside the museum?

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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Hype or Health?

The products often say they “support a healthy gut” or “boost your immune system” by providing good microbes that are often missing from people’s diets. But how can consumers know if these products are really good for them?

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Leanne Knutson of Yurok Tribe leans over red pontoon boat to scoop up dead salmon from Klamath River

The Salmon Diaries: Life Before and After Klamath Dam Removal

From the Klamath River to the lab, to the ear bones of fish, UC Davis scientists are helping to answer a big dam question: How will salmon use the river following the world's largest dam removal project?

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Studying Sharks in San Francisco Bay

On a recent day in San Francisco Bay, a team of researchers took to the waters in search of sharks. Led by Meghan Holst, a Ph.D. candidate in conservation ecology, the group set out to collect data on a variety of species for several concurrent studies.

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