UC Davis
Coverage of UC Davis in the Nexus archive.
- Carcinogen from LA fire cleanup may have spread up to 9 miles downwind, study shows
A study in Nature found that a potent carcinogen, chromium-6, may have spread up to nine miles downwind from LA fire cleanup zones, affecting areas with 3 million residents. Researchers from UCLA and UC Davis detected airborne metals like lead and arsenic, noting concentrations declined over time but emphasizing lingering health risks.
- AI-powered spectrometer chip shrinks lab technology to the size of a grain of sand
A new AI-powered spectrometer chip developed at UC Davis enables lab-style spectral analysis in a device as small as a grain of sand. The chip combines smart silicon sensors with machine learning to analyze light and chemicals without requiring bulky equipment.
- New psychedelic-like drugs could treat depression without making you trip
UC Davis researchers created new psychedelic-like compounds that activate key serotonin receptors tied to brain plasticity and mental health benefits without causing hallucination-like behavior. These compounds could lead to future treatments for depression, PTSD, and addiction. The discovery was made by shining UV light on amino acid-based molecules.