How We Remember

The way we commemorate people and events has evolved over the years from the practical to the personal.

The Blood Wasn't Human

Clues from crime scenes around the world are being investigated by scientists at the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Lab—experts in the analysis of animal DNA.

Splendor in the Grass

They’re cracked clay in summer, blooming bouquets in spring and bustling communities of plants and animals during the rainy season. They’re vernal pools—the subject of study by UC Davis ecologists working to help preserve the declining ecosystems.