Scientists have long known that chloroplasts help plants turn the sun’s energy into food, but a new study, led by researchers in the Department of Plant Biology, shows that they’re also essential for plant immunity to viral and bacterial pathogens.
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) journal provides rare direct evidence showing that increased homozygosity — meaning two identical alleles in a genome — leads to negative effects on fertility in a human population.
Researchers, including Brett Phinney, Director of the UC Davis Proteomics Core, have found that newborn foals have lower levels of immune-related proteins in their lung lavage fluid compared to older foals and adult horses. The study paves the way for further investigation into the specific roles of these proteins in protecting neonatal lungs, offering valuable insights into equine health.
UC Davis Genome Center's Isabelle Henry and her team are at the forefront of this battle, working to develop verticillium-resistant Black Mitcham peppermint varieties while preserving the cherished mint flavors. Discover how their groundbreaking research offers hope for a thriving Pacific Northwest mint industry.
Luca Comai, a distinguished professor at the University of California, Davis, has recently been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the most prestigious honors a scientist can achieve.
