Biochemistry Content / Biochemistry Content for 51ԹϺ Davis en New Technology Solves Mystery of Respiration in Tetrahymena /blog/new-technology-solves-mystery-respiration-tetrahymena Tetrahymena, a tiny single celled-organism, turns out to be hiding a surprising secret: it’s doing respiration – using oxygen to generate cellular energy – differently from other organisms such as plants, animals or yeasts. The discovery, published March 31 in Science, highlights the power of new techniques in structural biology and reveals gaps in our knowledge of a major branch of the tree of life. March 31, 2022 - 3:05pm Andy Fell /blog/new-technology-solves-mystery-respiration-tetrahymena Lebrilla Wins Senate Research Award /news/lebrilla-wins-senate-research-award <p>There could have been no better place for Carlito Lebrilla’s research to thrive than 51ԹϺ Davis.&nbsp;</p> <p>“What’s around you influences what you do scientifically,” the chemistry professor said. “It’s only been possible in Davis because of who is here, because we are unique in having an agricultural school, veterinary school and a medical school all in one location.”</p> April 17, 2018 - 3:26pm Andy Fell /news/lebrilla-wins-senate-research-award Plant Biochemist Is 51ԹϺ Davis’ Top Teacher /news/plant-biochemist-uc-davis-top-teacher <p>For Judy Callis, teaching is about helping students make connections, between the biochemistry they learn in her lectures, what they have learned in other classes and their own life experiences.</p> <p>“I get excited about teaching because I like to excite people about the subject matter — I love it when principles and concepts click with students and all of a sudden they understand something they’ve struggled with,” she said.&nbsp;</p> April 03, 2018 - 2:50pm Andy Fell /news/plant-biochemist-uc-davis-top-teacher