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COVID-19 rebound after taking Paxlovid likely due to insufficient drug exposure

Researchers have found a possible cause for why some COVID patients see symptoms return after completing treatment.
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Celebrating Title IX with great moments in UC women’s sports

50 years ago, Title IX changed the landscape of education and sports for women in the U.S. Here’s a salute to those who keep its flame burning bright.
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Take the leap: A conversation with UC alumna and NASA astronaut Jessica Meir

She dreamed for years about sailing among the stars. Her actual experienced surpassed those expectations.
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The unstoppable Class of 2022

They’re ready to put their brilliance to work in ways that will make the world better for all of us.
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Here’s an easy way to improve workplace stress — and anyone can do it.

Giving and receiving praise in the workplace may be key to managing day-to-day stress and can enhance performance under pressure.
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Student startup ‘Limber’ makes 3D-printed prostheses affordable and accessible

Student startup Limber is working to provide prosthetics to some of the millions of amputees worldwide lacking access.
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Diagnosing neurological disease at home

A smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases and disorders by recording closeups of their eye.
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6 UC professors earn 2022 Carnegie fellowships

Prestigious award advances important projects in humanities and social sciences with $200,000 stipend.
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Researchers shed light on why a certain plant virus is so powerful at fighting cancer

When injected into a tumor, cowpea mosaic virus triggers the immune system to treat the cancer and prevents it from recurring.
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Sustainable sneakers: Scientists create the world’s first biodegradable shoe

UC San Diego scientists to launch their algae-based shoes through the company Blueview.
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E-cigarettes alter inflammatory state of brain, heart, lungs and colon

Study ties chronic JUUL use to inflammatory changes across body; results depend on e-cigarette flavor.
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UC San Diego joins national trial to explore new vaccines for COVID-19 variants

The new trial seeks to understand if different vaccine regimens can broaden immune responses in adults who already have received a primary vaccination series and a first booster shot.