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Mapping Genomes of Pine Bacteria Yields Unexpected Results

April 29, 2015
UC Merced Professor Carolin Frank is helping figure out how a certain bacteria helps promote healthy tree growth by studying the bacteria’s genome sequence. In the new paper, published in the open-access journal mBio, Frank and research colleagues in Finland said their discoveries could have...

Grad Student Uses Math to Study Deadly Diseases

April 27, 2015
Graduate student Jason Davis doesn’t use a traditional lab to study prion diseases. Instead, he relies on computer modeling and applied mathematics. Working with Suzanne Sindi, a professor of applied mathematics at UC Merced, Davis is trying to unlock the mysteries of prions and the destructive...

NPR | Mellow Pastimes Can Be Good For Your Health, Too

April 24, 2015
Professor Matthew Zawadzki explains that leisure activities have immediate benefits in terms of lowering stress and reducing heart rate, and those benefits can persist for hours.

Grad Student Examines Use of Social Media in Health Care

April 23, 2015
The use of images and direct questions by health communicators on Facebook tends to increase user engagement, though linking to external websites and videos does not. Posts conveying positive emotions have no clear impact on engagement, while negative ones — including expressions of depression,...

Volleyball Standout Excels On Campus and Abroad

April 22, 2015
Daniel Sabzehzar didn’t initially think of UC Merced as a strong contender when weighing his choices for college. In fact, he was days away from selecting another university when UC Merced offered him a volleyball scholarship. Sabzehzar took another look at the UC’s newest campus — and this time...

Princeton Review Lists Campus Among Greenest Schools

April 22, 2015
For the first time, UC Merced made the Princeton Review’s list of the most environmentally responsible colleges. The education services company — known for its test prep and tutoring services, books and college rankings — features UC Merced in the 2015 edition of its free book, The Princeton Review...

Peer Learning Support Boosts Student Success

April 21, 2015
From the moment students walk onto campus, they have access to countless resources, including the Peer Assisted Support Learning Support (PALS) program, which is part of the Calvin E. Bright Success Center. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the California Room from 12:30 to 2:30...

Campus Celebrates Earth Day in a Big Way

April 20, 2015
With a carnival, movie and other events, this year’s Earth Day festivities are shaping up to be bigger, more fun and more educational than ever. UC Merced’s annual celebration of the 45-year-old day of observance is always a big deal on this green campus. But this year, the new Earth Day Planning...

Campus Celebrates UC Natural Reserve System on Protected Lands

April 16, 2015
Research, teaching and public outreach were all on display today at UC Merced’s celebration of the University of California Natural Reserve System’s 50th anniversary. The inaugural celebration of the 39-reserve system’s golden anniversary featured a driving tour of the Merced Vernal Pools and...

NPR | Not All Almonds Are Equal When It Comes To Water Use

April 16, 2015
Professor Joshua Viers says determining how much water almonds use is complex and dependent on topography, geography, soil nutrients and irrigation.

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