UC Berkeley launches trial of saliva test for COVID-19 UC Berkeley June 30, 2020 Saliva can be gathered without medical supervision, unlike current tests, which saves time, money and precious PPE.
Wearable-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time UCLA June 30, 2020 It is inexpensive, flexible and highly durable, UCLA bioengineers say.
Study finds 82 percent of avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils UC Davis June 18, 2020 FDA standards needed to protect consumers and industry, food scientist says.
Newly funded COVID-19 research aims to protect the most vulnerable UC Newsroom 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 UC Irvine 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? UC San Diego 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 UC Santa Cruz 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 UC Riverside 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!
Campus labs produce sample-preserving fluid for COVID-19 test kits UC Irvine April 16, 2020 A ‘mini-task force’ responds to the urgent needs at the UC Irvine medical center.
