UC Irvine |

UC Irvine develops low-cost, accurate COVID-19 antibody detection platform

The portable imager could massively increase testing across the nation by the end of 2020.

UC San Francisco |

‘AeroNabs’ Promise Powerful, Inhalable Protection Against COVID-19

 Scientists have devised a novel approach to halting the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.

UC Davis |

How to calm children’s back-to-school anxieties

MIND Institute experts explain what to look for in kids, and how to help.

UCSF |

One more reason to wear a mask: You’ll get less sick from COVID-19

Masks, by blocking even some of the coronavirus-carrying droplets you inhale, could reduce your risk of falling seriously ill from COVID-19.

UC Irvine |

UC Irvine scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19

In an important first step, a new molecule, UCI-1, is shown to bind to the coronavirus enzyme, blocking a key function.

UCSF |

We thought it was just a respiratory virus. We were wrong.

COVID-19’s effects on the body are much more complex (and potentially destructive) than that, UCSF doctors say.

UC Newsroom |

The science is in: Masks save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities

Why you — and just as importantly, your friends — should wear masks.

UCLA |

Coronavirus antibodies fall dramatically in first 3 months after mild cases of COVID-19

UCLA’s findings raise concerns about antibody-based ‘immunity passports’ and the potential for herd immunity.

UCSF |

1 in 3 young adults may face severe COVID-19, UCSF study shows

The researchers determined ‘medical vulnerability’ by referencing indicators identified by the CDC, including e-cigarette and tobacco use.

UC Irvine |

What’s next: The future of compassion

How to ward off emotional exhaustion as the pandemic continues.

UC Davis |

Is the food supply strong enough to weather COVID-19?

Are empty shelves behind us or are there more shortages to come?

UC Berkeley |

UC Berkeley launches trial of saliva test for COVID-19

Saliva can be gathered without medical supervision, unlike current tests, which saves time, money and precious PPE.