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The race to conquer COVID — A timeline
From outbreak to vaccine, a new timeline captures UC’s historic mobilization against the coronavirus and the contributions of its many health care providers, researchers and scientists.
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New book explores how an epidemic shaped Christianity in the Americas
A new book details how Indigenous Mexicans rebuilt the Roman Catholic Church in the aftermath of an outbreak.
President Michael V. Drake, M.D., reflects on an extraordinary year (video)
The UC president marks his first year in office — with all its triumphs and challenges — and shares his optimism for the future of such a resilient community.
Using two CRISPR enzymes, a COVID diagnostic in only 20 minutes
Eliminating RNA amplification simplifies and speeds up assay for SARS-CoV-2 virus, making it ideal for point of care testing.
Continuing Darwin’s work on Galapagos Island
186 years after Darwin first described the Galapagos racer snake, Danielle Edwards seeks to rebuild their population by using DNA from one of his original samples.
Doctoral candidate’s award-winning research explores life for Latina girls growing up in rural California
Roxanna Villalobos shines a light on rural America’s diversity, including in the Central Valley where she was raised.
Can this controversial new drug curb Alzheimer’s disease?
It’s complicated, but for some patients, there’s reason to be optimistic about aducanumab, the treatment that made waves upon receiving FDA approval this summer.
Q&A: What is realistic when it comes to herd immunity?
When will we get back to normal? Dr. Chip Schooley, a national leader in getting students successfully back to campus, offers some insight.
As K-12 students return, schools shouldn’t obsess over pandemic ‘learning loss’
After months of turmoil and fear, it’s important to focus on emotional support for students and teachers, scholars say.
Sleep loss in new moms linked to accelerated aging
Too little sleep in the first six months after birth can add 3 to 7 years to a woman’s ‘biological age,’ scientists report.
Cats prefer to get free meals, rather than work for them
Most animals prefer to work for their food. Cats are a notable exception.
Berkeley Lab scientists in international climate report point to urgent need to cut emissions
The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we must act soon, says Berkeley Lab scientist and contributor Charles Koven.
Miss the Olympics? Catch UC highlights from the 2020 Summer Games
Despite extraordinary circumstances, the Tokyo Olympics put on a show, with UC-affiliated athletes winning 37 medals. See what you may have missed.
Gauging Western wildfires
A new climate and fire model suggests that Western wildfires will intensify for roughly a decade before experiencing a gradual decline.
A new treatment for alcohol abuse
Researchers have devised a dual-drug therapy for alcohol use disorder (AUD), without the side effects or complications associated with current treatment regimens.
DACA in doubt after court ruling: 3 questions answered
The Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that DACA, a policy that shields undocumented young immigrants from deportation, could continue. Now a Texas court says it can’t. An immigration lawyer explains.
Study shows common insecticide is harmful in any amount
For the average bee, every little bit counts.
Text-message ‘nudges’ can encourage holdouts to get COVID vaccination, study finds
The researchers said their findings held true across all demographics, including groups that have been hesitant to receive the vaccine.
Why does it still feel so complicated to get back to ‘normal’? Pandemic cave syndrome explained
Reentering the public sphere after 18 months in isolation is no simple feat, scientists say.