This post was updated May 30 at 10:30 p.m. A UCLA study suggests certain immune cells can be used to eventually create a universal vaccine effective against new variants of SARS-CoV-2. Read more...
Photo: (Stephanie Ko/Daily Bruin contributor)
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May 26, 12:16 pm
UCLA to reinstate indoor masking regulations through end of quarter
This post was updated May 30 at 10:28 p.m. UCLA announced in a campuswide email Thursday that it will reinstate universal indoor masking regulations effective Friday. The reinstated guidelines will continue through the end of the quarter on June 15 and could be further extended, according to the announcement. Read more...
Photo: A mask, UCLA COVID-19 PCR test, graduation cap and tassel sit on a table. UCLA reinstated masking regulations in a campuswide email Thursday after experiencing nearly 870 new cases in the past week. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)
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May 25, 10:45 pm
UCLA Relay for Life raises more than $267K for those affected by cancer
The American Cancer Society On Campus at UCLA held its annual Relay for Life on Saturday and Sunday at Drake Stadium. The event brought people with cancer, cancer survivors and their loved ones together with the Bruin community for 24 hours to celebrate and remember those affected by and living with cancer. Read more...
Photo: Attendees at the American Cancer Society On Campus’ annual Relay for Life event participate in the opening ceremony at Drake Stadium. The organization raised more than $267,000 by the end of the event. (Courtesy of Samantha Jeffrey)
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May 24, 3:27 pm
UC Board of Regents to pay $374 million in settlement against James Heaps
This post was updated May 25 at 10:49 p.m. The University of California Board of Regents agreed to a settlement of more than $370 million with hundreds of plaintiffs in sexual assault and misconduct civil lawsuits against former UCLA OB-GYN James Heaps. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA OB-GYN James Heaps (center) sits in court for a criminal proceeding April 22 regarding felony counts of sexual assault. The University of California Board of Regents recently agreed to settle with hundreds of plaintiffs in civil lawsuits for $374.4 million. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)
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May 23, 7:02 pm
UCLA study finds a third of COVID patients experience extended symptoms
This post was updated May 25 at 11:21 p.m. UCLA researchers found that around 30% of those infected with COVID-19 develop symptoms that can last for several months. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
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May 22, 1:09 pm
Science Policy Group at UCLA hosts panel for LA mayoral candidates
Los Angeles mayoral candidates discussed how they would use research and data collection to address issues such as homelessness and climate change at an on-campus panel Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: LA Mayoral Candidates discuss their views on incorporating science in policy during a panel. The panel was hosted by the Science Policy Group at UCLA on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Anna Dai-Liu)
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May 21, 4:04 pm
UCLA researchers help develop phage therapy to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-phage therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. According to a study published March 3, infections have become increasingly difficult to treat due to the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more...