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10 Elected as AAAS Fellows, 2 from CBS

This article originally appeared on the College of Biological Sciences News.

Ten faculty from UC Davis are among 502 newly elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the society announced today (April 18). AAAS fellows are scientists, engineers, and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements in science, including research, teaching, administration and science communication. 

West Coast Metabolomics Center April News

Service Core’s Targeted LC-MS Team Triumphs in Q1 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Targeted LC-MS team has made a remarkable comeback, approaching pre-pandemic sample numbers once again! As depicted in the recent data, 2024 marks a significant milestone where resilience and innovation converge. 

 

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DNA Technologies Core April News

The lab now supports spatial transcriptomics studies with the 10X Genomics Visium chemistries. 

Visium Spatial Transcriptomics and Multi-omics (sequencing based) - Our lab now supports spatial transcriptomics studies on the Visium and Visium HD platforms with the help of our 10XGenomics CytAssist instrument for fresh-frozen, fixed-frozen, and FFPE tissue sections.  We are open to supporting other platforms.

Message from the Director

 

I am pleased to join UC Davis and the Genome Center as the new director. First, a big thank you to Richard Michelmore for his many years of outstanding service to the Genome Center, stretching back to its founding. He and his lab members have also been helpful and accommodating to me and my lab members as we’ve moved into the Center and gotten settled. And what a move it has been!

Plant Biologists Identify Promising New Fungicides

This article originally appeared on the College of Biological Sciences News.

A promising new fungicide to fight devastating crop diseases has been identified by researchers at the University of California, Davis. The chemical, ebselen, prevented fungal infections in apples, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes and roses, and improved symptoms of pre-existing fungal infection in rice.

Can researchers save the Pacific Northwest mint industry?

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.

Study identifies possible factor in newborn foals being prone to lung infections

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.