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COVID Stories: Fourth-year student grabs her surfboard, pursuing endless summer
February 25, 2021
Juggling chemistry with surfing, Katia Gibson says: “I’ve had an epiphany, and I want my life to be like this.”
Are we stuck with COVID-19 forever?
February 25, 2021
Experts weigh in on whether COVID-19 is here to stay.
6 ways to manage coronavirus depression
February 18, 2021
Knowing what depression looks like and how to manage it can help prevent you from slipping into dark moods.
UC San Diego and San Diego County test COVID-19 early alert system in schools
February 11, 2021
A new pilot program uses wastewater and surface monitoring to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in TK-8 schools and child care centers.
Humanity’s best friend, even in a pandemic
February 11, 2021
Dogs’ highly evolved noses can rapidly detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus, research finds.
How we're adapting to wearing masks
February 4, 2021
People are adapting to speaking and listening in our masked world, with some unexpected perks, a study shows.
A UCSF team has engineered a tiny antibody capable of neutralizing the coronavirus
February 4, 2021
Called a nanobody, this treament could be taken by someone with COVID-19 to reduce their viral load immediately.
Should we be double masking?
January 28, 2021
Epidemiologist Brandon Brown answers this and other new COVID-19 questions.
Making masks smarter and safer against COVID-19
January 26, 2021
Researchers are developing a color-changing test strip to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a mask wearer’s breath or saliva.
COVID-19 predictions for 2021 and beyond
January 21, 2021
Health experts offer their view of the path ahead.