Newly funded COVID-19 research aims to protect the most vulnerable
June 5, 2020
Researchers across UC rapidly pivot from their usual research areas to address gaps in knowledge and care with COVID-19.
Couple on the coronavirus front lines
May 28, 2020
A virologist and her pulmonologist husband balance their pandemic response with parenthood.
Can we apply these lessons from South Korea to vanquish COVID-19?
May 28, 2020
South Korea’s targeted social distancing may better protect the vulnerable than stay-at-home orders.
Nobel Prize-winner Carol Greider to join UC Santa Cruz faculty
May 27, 2020
Known for her pioneering work on telomeres, Greider brings exceptional research and leadership skills to campus.
Murder hornets invade headlines, not the US
May 7, 2020
While they do sound scary, there's no reason to be afraid, says entomologist Doug Yanega.
How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish inspired a scientific revolution
April 24, 2020
What makes a jellyfish glow? For scientists, asking that simple question led to a powerful new tool that’s completely transformed medicine — and won the Nobel!
‘Liquid gold’: UC Berkeley lab makes free hand sanitizer for the needy
April 16, 2020
A biochemistry lab pivots to hand sanitizers for people experiencing homelessness, jail populations and others among society's most vulnerable.
Campus labs produce sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits
April 16, 2020
A ‘mini-task force’ responds to the urgent needs at the UC Irvine medical center.
How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus?
April 9, 2020
Asymptomatic individuals could transmit infection via normal speech, underscoring the need for social distancing.
A healthy circadian rhythm may keep you sane and increase resilience to fight COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Beyond sanitizing and social distancing, your circadian rhythm is another powerful protective resource.