Physiology Content

Understanding How Students Learn Through Virtual Reality

Jocelyn C Anderson — March 25, 2024 - 9:02am

How �°��ϲ��Ļ��Ϣ Davis virtual reality research is promoting STEAM learning and helping improve child education.

Training for Parents Referred to CPS Improves Toddler’s Physiological Regulation

Andy Fell — August 28, 2018 - 9:58am

A parental training program for families referred to Child Protective Services improved toddlers’ unconscious reactions to mildly stressful situations, as well as improving parents’ behavior, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis and the University of Washington. The work is published August 28 in Developmental Science.

Pigeon Study Takes on Sexism in Science

Andy Fell — April 18, 2017 - 5:31pm

In experimental research, scientists tend to assume that — unless they are looking specifically at reproduction or sexual behavior — male and female animals are alike, and mostly use males. But a new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the University of New Hampshire, published April 18 in Scientific Reports, shows surprisingly big differences in tissue gene expression between male and female rock doves.