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English Mastiff puppy stands outside on grass. A new UC Davis study updates guidelines on when to neuter or spay a dog to avoid health risks. (Claudio Gennari via Flickr CC by 4.0))

When Should You Neuter or Spay Your Dog?

by Trina Wood
May 28, 2024

Two men wearing white lab coats in a laboratory setting. One is pointing to a plastic plate.

Researchers Identify Protein Linked to Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer

by Liana Wait
February 02, 2024

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Experiments in Yeast Hint at Possible Origins of Cancer and Autism

by Douglas Fox
October 24, 2023

Seven Golden Retrievers shown in a field. UC Davis researchers find a gene associated with longevity in the breed. (Jessica Hecock)

Can Golden Retrievers Live Longer?

by Amy Quinton
October 19, 2023

A network of purple and red dots against a pinkish background, interspersed with clear circular areas.

Engineered Bone Marrow Shows Promise for Developing Cancer Treatment

by Jen DeMoss
September 15, 2023

A german shepperd mix dog lies on an exam table and is being prepped for a cancer treatment in a linnear accelerator.

‘Unfold’ Podcast Episode 3: ‘How Dogs Could Help Doctors Find the Next Cancer Treatment’

by Amy Quinton
October 18, 2022

A group of seven people, casually dressed, outdoors under a tree, facing the camera

Treating Cancer by Sticking Cells in Place

by Andy Fell
August 03, 2022

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Study Highlights Molecular Targets for Breast Cancer Treatment

by Greg Watry
November 22, 2021

Blue outlined torso with pancreas in red

Anti-inflammation Drug Combination May Help Pancreatic and Liver Cancer Patients

by Kathy Keatley Garvey
September 28, 2021

Stock photo of patient being prepared for MRI scanning.

New Double-Contrast Technique Picks Up Small Tumors on MRI

by Andy Fell
May 25, 2020

Scientist Carlito Lebrilla in his lab at UC Davis.

Changes in Surface Sugarlike Molecules Help Cancer Metastasize

by Andy Fell
March 24, 2020

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Using Facts to Promote Cancer Prevention on Social Media Is More Effective Than Personal Stories

by Karen Nikos-Rose
July 01, 2019

Close-Up View of DNA Replication Yields Surprises

by Andy Fell
June 15, 2017

10 Ways UC Davis Is Great in STEM

by Andy Fell
August 22, 2016

Black and tan German shepherd dog lies on green grass.

Early Neutering Poses Health Risks for German Shepherd Dogs, Study Finds

by Trina Wood
May 26, 2016

UC Davis Imaging Researcher Elected to National Academy of Engineering

by Andy Fell
February 08, 2016

Physicians, Veterinarians Team up to Fight Cancer

by Andy Fell
February 03, 2016

Alum and Cancer Survivor Founds Company to Develop Breast Cancer Test

by Andy Fell
January 15, 2016

Fox getting ears swabbed

Scientists outfox ear tumors in endangered Catalina Island foxes

by Kat Kerlin
December 07, 2015

Companion animal patients aid scientists’ search for human health solutions

by Pat Bailey
October 07, 2015

UC Davis granted $15.5 million to build world’s first total-body PET scanner

by Andy Fell
October 06, 2015

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