News | Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

Associate Professor of Teaching Miriam Markum

by Bradford
April 27, 2023

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching Miriam Markum

Please Help Support the ASM Club

by Bradford
April 05, 2023

On Friday, April 14th, UC Davis will launch its 7th annual Give Day, which is a 29-hour online giving campaign to raise funds for critical programs and services across campus.

Understanding Why BRCA2 Is Linked to Cancer Risk

by Trishna
April 04, 2023

A new study led by Stephen Kowalczykowski, a distinguished professor of microbiology and molecular genetics, shows precisely how the gene BRCA2, linked to susceptibility to breast and ovarian cancer, functions to repair damaged DNA.

In Memoriam Marty Privalsky

by Bradford
March 20, 2023

In Memoriam from the University of California Academic Senate.

Buzz Killer: Caffeine Pollutes. Can Bacteria Help?

by Trishna
January 28, 2023

New research from Professor Rebecca Parales show how caffeine-addicted bacteria may be used as a cleanup crew for caffeine.

Aged Before Their Time: Atrazine and Diminished Egg Quality in Mice

by Trishna
January 03, 2023

A new study of female mice by Neil Hunter and colleagues suggests that the herbicide atrazine can mimic and worsen the effect of maternal aging on egg quality.

Priya Shah Recognized for Exceptional Innovation

by Trishna
December 15, 2022

Assistant Professor Shah wins $40,000 UC Davis Early Career Faculty Award for Creativity and Innovation.

Professor Kenjiro Quides Appointed CAMPOS Scholar

by Bradford
October 07, 2022

Assistant Professor of Teaching Kenjiro Quides was appointed as scholar in the CAMPOS program that advances diversity in the STEM fields.

CBS Welcomes New Faculty

by Bradford
September 29, 2022

The college is very pleased to welcome the newest members of its broad and diverse faculty.

Single-protein Images Show How E. coli Repairs DNA While Replicating It

by Bradford
September 23, 2022

New work from researchers at the University of California, Davis College of Biological Sciences answers a key question about how E. coli fixes damage to DNA in the middle of duplicating it.