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#COVID19 Research at UC Davis

Great article about some of the amazing COVID19 research going on at UC Davis. Everything from cell culture of the virus, to novel test development, to sociology. There are people working like crazy behind the scenes to connect researchers and clinicians, find gaps in materials/manpower/funding, and bring everyone together. Really inspiring to see all this.

University News

UCD Citizen Science Project on the Tomato Seed Microbiome

What do you get when you combine UC Davis alumni, tomato seeds, and citizen science? That would be Project GASP (“Germ”-ination Alumni Science Project). I didn't come up with the name, I swear. This project, sponsored and paid for by the College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis, is interested in looking at the heritability of the tomato seed microbiome. There is a large body of research on the importance of the microbiome for the health and productivity of plants in agriculture. There are whole companies dedicated to as

Food & Agriculture

The emergence of microbiome centers

I am happy to announce the publication of a new paper from a group of people, myself included, about the "Emergence of Microbiome Centers."

Science & Technology

Rachel Vannette: Unlocking the Mysteries of Flower Microbes

Article from Cal Ag Today featuring Professor Rachel Vannette from the Department of Entomology and Nematology and her work seeking to unlock the mystery of flower microbes.

Food & Agriculture

Rectal Microbes Influence Effectiveness of HIV Vaccine

Microbes living in the rectum could make a difference to the effectiveness of experimental HIV vaccines, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis. The work is published Dec. 11 in the journal mSphere. Evidence from human and animal studies with other vaccines suggests that Lactobacillus supplements can boost production of antibodies, while treatment with antibiotics can hamper beneficial immune responses, said Smita Iyer, assistant professor at the UC Davis Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases and School of Veterinary Medicine.

Human & Animal Health