Bug Squad

A UC Davis entomologist who started his career studying insects--and is now focused on human health--played a key role in newly published research that sheds new light on cystic fibrosis, a chronic, progressive and genetic disease characterized by persistent lung infections and inability to breathe...

Marek Borowiec, who attributes his interest in ants to E.O. Wilson's autobiography "Naturalist," has just won a major award. It's more than major: it's an international award for his distinguished research and scholarly activity.

Bugs: they're what's for dinner! Well, at some dinners. In. Many. Parts. Of. The. World.

The joy of the season strikes a chord. When bees slip out of their California hives during winter sun breaks, they often head over to mallow blossoms to grab some nectar and pollen.

They've got your back. And your bees. The declining honey bee population now has 52 more friends. Science-based friends. Bee ambassadors. Partners.