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Asian citrus psyllids transmit citrus greening, a disease that can devastate citrus groves. New work by scientists in Brazil and at UC Davis shows that the citrus greening bacteria interfere with the insect's sense of smell, rendering some control methods useless. (USDA photo)

Citrus Greening Bacteria Affects Pest's Sense of Smell

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Close-up of golden rice grains growing on a stalk, surrounded by vibrant green leaves, bathed in warm sunlight.

Making High-yielding Rice Affordable and Sustainable

  • by Liana Wait

Rice is a staple food crop for more than half the world’s population, but most farmers don’t grow high-yielding varieties because the seeds are too expensive. Researchers from the University of California’s Davis and Berkeley campuses have identified a potential solution: activating two genes in rice egg cells that trigger their development into embryos without the need for fertilization, which would efficiently create high-yielding clonal strains of rice and other crops.

Collage of 12 portraits featuring the 2024-25 Hellman Fellows at UC Davis. The diverse group includes smiling individuals of various backgrounds, genders, and ethnicities, photographed outdoors and indoors. Each portrait highlights the unique personalities and professionalism of the fellows.

Anya Brown and Maria Maldonado Among 2024-25 Hellman Fellows

  • by Cody Kitaura

The work of 12 early-career faculty members will get a boost as this year’s class of Hellman Fellows. They will receive grants ranging from $16,000 to $49,000, for a total of $330,000 awarded.

Their work covers a wide range of topics, from the educational experiences of Venezuelan immigrants to a wireless device that monitors for seizures.

Small Brown Sea Anemones (Anthopleura hermaphroditica), which both scholars are studying. Native to the waters around Chile, Australia, and New Zealand, the species has only recently been spotted north of the equator.

From the Dean: A Comforting Rhythm

  • by Mark Winey

It’s not an exaggeration to say that this fall has seen a great many things come to pass. Whether events on the national stage, or advances in the life sciences, you’ve no doubt had a lot to watch.

Four young adults stand side by side outdoors with their arms around each other, smiling warmly at the camera. The group consists of two men and two women, all casually dressed and appearing relaxed and friendly. Sunlight filters through trees in the background, casting a gentle glow on the group, who are standing on a paved path with greenery and a building partially visible behind them.

Meet the 2024-25 BioBooster Student Club Officers

  • by Evan White

If you’ve ever walked by tables of College of Biological Sciences apparel, including soft hoodies, baseball caps, t-shirts, and quarter-zips, chances are you’ve just passed by BioBoosters. The longstanding and popular student club responsible for pop-up swag sales of CBS apparel is back for the 2024-25 year with a slate of student activities, including, of course, more swag sales. 

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