The low-cost diagnostic tool can provide accurate results in under 30 minutes and is simple enough to be made available in the home.
Scientists discover how COVID-19 virus causes multiple organ failure in mice
Researchers study the disease’s systemic effects in the heart, kidneys, spleen and other organs.
University of California to lead state’s rollout of CA Notify
The state has asked UC to lead an expansion of a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system recently tested at seven UC campuses.
California farmworkers hit hard by COVID-19, study finds
UC Berkeley researchers are conducting the first long-term study into the risk factors for, and prevalence of, COVID-19 in farmworker communities.
Anatomy of a vaccine: What it takes to create a safe, effective COVID shot
No challenge has gripped the world this year like the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine. Inside the unprecedented effort to deliver one, quickly.
Drug reverses age-related mental decline within days
Rapid rejuvenation in mice suggests physiological — and removable — blockages may be behind certain cognitive issues.
What is COVID doing to our hearts?
The disease may damage cardiac muscle even in those who never displayed symptoms.
Connection between COVID-19 and loss of smell uncovered by research team
About 70 percent of people with COVID-19 suddenly lose their sense of smell, although fewer seem to realize it, new analysis shows.
New solution to kill coronavirus on common surfaces in seconds
Cold atmospheric plasma via jet spray could be used to quickly disinfect hospitals, transport and more.
Critical blood shortages on the horizon unless enough donors step forward
You can save a life, even help someone fight COVID-19, by giving blood this holiday season — and it’s as safe as ever.
Rare set of conjoined twins successfully separated in 24-hour surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Abigail and Micaela Bachinskiy are recovering at UC Davis Children’s Hospital after a marathon surgery.
UC campuses pilot a smartphone app that aims to limit spread of COVID-19
The app uses privacy-first technology that allows users to receive automatic smartphone notifications of a potential exposure to the virus.