Unlocking the Mysteries of Brain Chemistry With New Dopamine Sensors
Researchers develop a wider spectrum for dLight1 sensor, allowing multiplex imaging of neurotransmitters. In 2018, Lin Tian and her team at UC Davis Health developed dLight1, a…
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Study Investigates Whether Effects of ‘Abortion Pill’ Can Be Reversed
University of California – Davis Health study examines whether progesterone can reverse mifepristone’s effect in initiating abortion. Women who initiate medical abortion but opt to…
Opioid Prescription Doses Are Often Being Tapered More Rapidly Than Recommended
UC Davis physicians advise caution, collaboration with patients on tapering plans. Stigma and safety fears have made daily dose tapering of opioid prescriptions more common….
Probiotic Use Can Lead to Major Economic and Health Savings
An economic model estimates the impact of general probiotic use on acute respiratory tract infections in the US. A study published on August 27, 2019,…
More Firearm Injuries Linked to Spikes in Handgun Purchases After High-Profile Events
Spikes in handgun purchases in 2012 after Sandy Hook and the re-election of President Obama have been linked to a 4% increase in firearm injury…