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November 20, 9:46 pm

UCLA researchers study link between genetics and reaction to COVID-19

Researchers are trying to find out if genes are responsible for why COVID-19 affects people differently. Daniel Geschwind, a UCLA neurology professor, said COVID-19 has been troubling to researchers because the disease affects people differently – some have mild to no symptoms while others have to be hospitalized, he said. Read more...

Photo: COVID-19 affects people differently as some do not exhibit any symptoms while some need to be hospitalized. Researchers are wondering if the different symptoms depend on a person’s genes. (Illustration by Emily Dembinski/ Illustrations Director)

News, Science & Health

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November 18, 8:13 pm

UCLA researchers develop imaging technology to aid in surgical procedures

UCLA researchers have developed an imaging technology that could help surgeons perform surgeries safer and more accurately. A new imaging process, published in Nature Chemistry in October, could allow for better real-time image-guided surgery, said Oliver Bruns, a researcher from Helmholtz Zentrum München in Germany who helped develop the technology. Read more...

Photo: UCLA researchers developed imaging technology that could help surgeons perform surgeries by highlighting tissues that need to be cut and tissues that need to be saved. (Illustration by Katie Frei)

California, Los Angeles, News, Science & Health

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November 18, 2:45 pm

Officials recommend self-quarantining after holiday travel as cases surge statewide

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 6:48 p.m. Public health officials recommend Los Angeles County residents isolate for 14 days after traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday amid a statewide surge in COVID-19 cases. Read more...

Photo: As COVID-19 cases spike in LA County, public health officials recommend residents isolate for 14 days after traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday. (Naveed Pour/Daily Bruin staff)

Campus, News, Science & Health

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November 16, 6:38 pm

UCLA to pilot new campuswide COVID-19 contact tracing program

UCLA will pilot a voluntary program that will notify users if they come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Six other University of California campuses are also partnering with the California Department of Public Health to pilot the California COVID Notify program. Read more...

Photo: UCLA will join six other UC campuses to pilot a COVID-19 exposure notification app developed by the state of California. (Katherine Ngo/Daily Bruin)

A Closer Look, News, Science & Health

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November 14, 12:16 pm

For many international students, time zone differences lead to unhealthy sleep habits

The COVID-19 pandemic and UCLA’s subsequent shift to remote learning has affected how some international students have approached their education. In light of International Education Week 2020, here are four stories that highlight some of the challenges international students have had to deal with during fall quarter. Read more...

Photo: (Cat Nordstrom/Daily Bruin)

International, News, Science & Health

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November 13, 4:42 pm

International students face challenges taking midterms during remote instruction

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 11:16 p.m. to address a transcription error in Bakur Madini’s quote. The COVID-19 pandemic and UCLA’s subsequent shift to remote learning has affected how some international students have approached their education. Read more...

Photo: With different accommodation policies across departments, international students are losing out on adequate exam and class environments and proper test preparation. (Illustration by Nitya Tak/ Daily Bruin)


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