We’re on the quest to explore the diversity of biological systems found in plants, animals and microbes.
A broad understanding of biology is necessary to reveal disease mechanisms, explore responses to environmental challenges and develop new technologies.
To obtain this knowledge, College of Biological Sciences researchers study of a wide range of organisms.
Our scientists work with hundreds of different organisms in the laboratory and in the field. Some, like the
Drosophila genus of fruit flies, are well known, while we’re only just beginning to explore others in depth.
The Hydra, a small freshwater invertebrate, is one such creature. It renews its stem cells throughout its life. Because of this, it may hold the clues to cellular regeneration and longevity. A new National Science Foundation grant will help Assistant Professor Celina Juliano
develop genetic tools to better understand the Hydra.
Model organism diversity creates unique opportunities for our students to study and learn firsthand alongside some of the world’s top researchers.
It’s just one of the defining qualities that makes life sciences programs at UC Davis one-of-a-kind.
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