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Startup developing technology to combat degenerative diseases

UC Davis Health — July 21, 2022

John Voss, a professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, is developing a unique approach to understanding and potentially treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s by identifying and targeting misfolded proteins.

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Sign up to learn about MIND Institute studies you could take part in

UC Davis Health — July 21, 2022

The UC Davis MIND Institute has created a new, user-friendly registry for people interested in taking part in research. Signing up takes just a couple of minutes and allows you to learn about studies that might be a good fit for your family.

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UC Davis nursing school researchers present on international stage

UC Davis Health — July 20, 2022

Researchers from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis will present at the International Nursing Research Congress on varied topics. These will range from understanding microaggressions and nurse practitioner burnout to wilderness medicine for interprofessional education

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Survey finds alarming trend toward political violence

UC Davis Health — July 20, 2022

A new report published by researchers at the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program reveals alarming trends in attitudes toward violence, including political violence, in the United States.

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New 988 number is the 911 for mental health emergencies

UC Davis Health — July 20, 2022

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help can now be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week simply by dialing or texting 988. Within the United States, the number connects directly to trained mental health professionals at the 988 Suicide and Crisis…

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What to do if you are bitten by a rattlesnake

UC Davis Health — July 19, 2022

Most rattlesnake bites occur between the months of April and October. Being aware of your surroundings and knowing how to respond when encountering a rattlesnake are key to avoiding a dangerous rattlesnake bite.

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