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Charan Ranganath on the Search for Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer's Disease Risk Early

June 27, 2023
UC Davis psychology professor Charan Ranganath discusses how he and his colleagues are working to find biomarkers to help identify people with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier detection — before the brain is significantly damaged — would allow for more successful interventions and better outcomes.
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The Secret to Happiness Lies Within You, Or Society — Or Both

  • by Andy Fell
  • May 02, 2025
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Men and Women Equally Attracted to Younger Partners, UC Davis Study Suggests

  • by Karen Nikos-Rose
  • January 27, 2025
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Asthma May Place Children at Risk of Memory Difficulties, New Research Finds

  • by Alex Russell
  • November 12, 2024
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Science & Technology
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The Roots of Fear: Understanding the Amygdala

  • by Andy Fell
  • October 30, 2024
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Driven by Curiosity
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Supported Youth Become Supportive Adults, Researchers Find

  • by Karen Nikos-Rose
  • September 12, 2024
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Children’s Lockdown Memories May Predict Declines in Psychological Well-being During the Pandemic

  • by Andy Fell
  • August 14, 2024
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Human & Animal Health
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How Uncertainty Builds Anxiety

  • by Andy Fell
  • June 25, 2024
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
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When Some Adolescent Girls Internalize Rejection, It Really Is in Their Head

  • by Alex Russell
  • January 23, 2024
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Higher Conscientiousness Linked to Less Risk of Dementia Diagnosis

  • by Andy Fell
  • November 29, 2023
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Driven by Curiosity
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Encouraging Latinx Youth to Embrace Ethnic Pride Can Enhance Their Well-Being

  • by Karen Nikos-Rose
  • July 24, 2023
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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‘The Backdrop’ Podcast: The Nature of Memory and Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

  • by Soterios Johnson
  • June 28, 2023
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Driven by Curiosity
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The Nuances of Memory with Charan Ranganath

  • by Greg Watry
  • February 21, 2023
  • Egghead
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
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‘The Backdrop’ Podcast Features Scientist on the ‘Flow’ State of Mind and How It Can Affect Well-Being

  • by Soterios Johnson
  • February 21, 2023
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Surprising Benefits of Using Sheep as Lawn Mowers

  • by Karen Nikos-Rose
  • February 21, 2023
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Human & Animal Health
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Babies Remember Faces Despite Face Masks, UC Davis Study Suggests

  • by Kathleen Holder
  • February 01, 2023
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Clinical Trial Offers Hope for Spina Bifida Cure

  • by Tricia Tomiyoshi
  • December 19, 2022
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Human & Animal Health
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California Families Project: Resilience and Community

  • by Kathleen Holder
  • October 31, 2022
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Human & Animal Health
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Scientists Pinpoint 1 Reason Why Women May Not Respond to Depression Treatments the Same as Men

  • by Karen Michele Nikos
  • July 13, 2022
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Society, Arts & Culture
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Delaying Gratification: How Do Children React to Waiting in Different Cultures?

  • by Hayley Morris, UC Davis Media Relations Intern
  • July 07, 2022
  • The Curiosity Gap
  • Driven by Curiosity
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Understanding Learning by Inference

  • by Andy Fell
  • June 16, 2022
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Science & Technology
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Bat Brains Organized for Echolocation and Flight

  • by Andy Fell
  • May 25, 2022
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
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What Are the Health Benefits of Viewing Water?

  • by Kathleen Holder
  • April 21, 2022
  • The Curiosity Gap
  • Driven by Curiosity
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Research Review Shows Self-Esteem Has Long-Term Benefits

  • by Melissa Blouin
  • April 15, 2022
  • Driven by Curiosity
  • Human & Animal Health
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Rhesus Monkeys Can Perceive Their Own Heartbeat

  • by Messiah Folashade Foster
  • April 11, 2022
  • Advancing Health Worldwide
  • Science & Technology

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