Age, stress and lack of sleep contribute to response in a variety of vaccines. Is a COVID-19 booster shot next?
New study reveals the ‘hidden costs’ of being Black in the U.S.
Near-daily discrimination takes a measurable toll on Black men, who do not enjoy the same improvements in physical and mental health that white men experience with higher incomes.
UC secures landmark open access deal with world’s largest scientific publisher
The University of California today (March 16) announced a pioneering open access agreement with the world’s largest scientific publisher, Elsevier, making significantly more of the University’s research available to people worldwide — immediately and at no cost. The deal will put more UC research into the hands of individuals across the globe at a time when international collaboration to fight COVID-19 has illuminated the value of open access to scientific findings.
Decreases in exercise more closely linked with higher rates of depression during the pandemic
Disruption to physical activity is a leading risk factor for depression during this period, a new study shows.
John Chaput can store the Declaration of Independence in a single molecule
By using a synthetic genetic polymer, the researcher overcomes prior limitations and lets you hold the world in the palm of your hand.
Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities
American values, attitudes and activities have changed dramatically during COVID-19, according to a new study of online behavior.
A mass exodus from California? Not exactly, says new UC Berkeley study
But one particular area has experienced a lot of departures, researchers say.
3 ways to cope with COVID-19 fatigue
UC Davis Health psychologist Kaye Hermanson suggests ways to alleviate daily stressors.
Are we stuck with COVID-19 forever?
Experts weigh in on whether COVID-19 is here to stay.
Could gene therapy halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A first-in-human clinical trial will seek answers
Earlier animal studies suggest the restorative gene treatment may slow, prevent or reverse progression of the disorder.
Is this one protein responsible for weight gain?
Diminishing a single protein in a set of mice caused them to gain only half the weight of other mice, even on a high-fat diet.
Q&A: David Paige on the Feb. 18 Mars Perseverance landing
The UCLA planetary scientist is deputy principal investigator for one of the NASA rover’s experiments.