UC Davis |

How we're adapting to wearing masks

People are adapting to speaking and listening in our masked world, with some unexpected perks, a study shows.

UC Riverside |

Your childhood diet has a lifelong impact, study finds

The effects of unhealthy food followed young mice into adulthood.

UCSF |

A UCSF team has engineered a tiny antibody capable of neutralizing the coronavirus

Called a nanobody, this treament could be taken by someone with COVID-19 to reduce their viral load immediately.

The New York Times |

A California university tries to shield an entire city from coronavirus

UC Davis is providing free testing, masks and quarantine housing to tens of thousands of people who live nearby.

UC Riverside |

Should we be double masking?

Epidemiologist Brandon Brown answers this and other new COVID-19 questions.

UCLA |

Scientists jump-start two people’s brains after coma

‘Stunning to see with your own eyes,’ says UCLA neuroscientist Martin Monti.

UC San Diego |

Making masks smarter and safer against COVID-19

Researchers are developing a color-changing test strip to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a mask wearer’s breath or saliva.

UC Newsroom |

In an extraordinary year, an unwavering commitment to sustainability

Despite massive disruptions caused by the global pandemic, UC made significant progress in its efforts to combat climate change and build resilience across its campuses.

UCSF |

COVID-19 predictions for 2021 and beyond

Health experts offer their view of the path ahead.

UC San Diego |

UC San Diego alumnus at helm of company behind first at-home COVID test

The test kit uses a simple nasal swab to return results in 30 minutes, anywhere, any time.

UC Riverside |

Scientists developing new solutions for honeybee colony collapse

Bee researchers at four UC campuses will try to reverse the worldwide decline of this key pollinator, thanks to a new grant from the UC Office of the President.

UC San Diego |

Youth using e-cigarettes 3 times as likely to become daily cigarette smokers

Age at first use and number of tobacco products consumed also increases addiction risk.