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    Aug 5

    Why do you think it's important to get vaccinated? student Lorie says, 'You might think if you’re young, you don’t need the vaccine, but with the Delta variant, it’s a whole new ballpark.' Visit to book your appointment.

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  2. 8 hours ago

    What impact does the Delta variant have on our chances of achieving herd immunity? Dr. Robert “Chip” Schooley, professor in the Department of Medicine at weighs in.

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  3. Aug 14

    At its peak, COVID-19 drastically reduced the average human lifespan—by as much as nine years in one U.S. state—according to a new longevity metric developed at .

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  4. Aug 13

    Interested in getting resumé-building experience with political advocacy & public affairs? Become a UC Advocacy Network (UCAN) Student Ambassador! Applications are due Sept.19.

    "Advocacy on all fronts has paved the way for me to be where I am today and benefit from the systems that people before me have fought to have in place."—Mukul Kumar, UCLA
UCAN Advocacy Network
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  5. Aug 13

    Water in Lake Tahoe could rise to unprecedented levels, potentially placing communities downstream in jeopardy, according to a study from environmental scientists at ’ Tahoe Environmental Research Center (). Via

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  6. Aug 13

    Last weekend, the came to a close in Tokyo, an eventful summer installment that delivered 339 events across 33 sports. Some of the most memorable performances came from UC athletes, who brought home 37 medals (17 gold, 12 silver & 8 bronze)🥇🥈🥉

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  7. Aug 13

    5/ UC has now delivered well over 1 million vaccinations. Vaccinating vulnerable and underserved populations, from farmworkers to the unhoused, have been a huge part of its efforts.

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  8. Aug 13

    4/ is leading a national effort to test ways to build trust in populations that have a history of mistreatment by the medical community, while is working to protect the entire town from COVID. | Credit: UC Davis/The Aggie

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  9. Aug 13

    3/ When the first vaccines became available, UC gave doses to all front-line health center workers regardless of rank or seniority. | Credit: UCSF/Mike Kai Chen

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  10. Aug 13

    2/ also launched a groundbreaking study that showed how and why COVID was spreading among low-income Latinx communities. | Credit: UCSF/Barbara Ries

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  11. Aug 13

    1/ Since the earliest days of the outbreak, UC has been an active partner in protecting vulnerable communities. In April 2020, sent teams of health workers to care for COVID patients in the Navajo Nation.

    UCSF sends teams of doctors and nurses to fight COVID in the Navajo Nation.
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  12. Aug 12

    “I never imagined the pandemic would threaten not only the lives of my patients, but also my very ability to care for them”— alum & recipient Juan Vasquez in on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

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  13. Aug 12

    "Maybe they’re paying attention to your face and not to your hand”—Federico Rossano, whose team is trying to determine whether dogs can translate their thoughts into words that humans can understand through a language device.

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    Aug 9

    It's time! The round in our happens this week with a matchup today and Thursday. What Lab Breakthroughs will meet in the Championship? Show your support for science and innovation! Vote for the one that has had the GREATEST IMPACT!

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  15. Aug 11

    When new mothers complain that all those sleepless nights caring for their newborns are taking years off their life, they just might be right, new research suggests. 😴 💤 Via

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  16. Aug 11

    The COVID-19 vaccine arrived with historic speed, but the science behind it isn't new. Years of research put us in a position to deliver vaccines both fast and safely. A UC expert explains how we got here. ⬇️ Watch:

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  17. Aug 11

    A large study led by researchers found that individuals who contract COVID-19 while pregnant face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth. Via

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  18. Aug 11

    Community college students: We want you at UC. That’s why there’s Pathways+, a program to help you prepare, transfer, and succeed.

    Pathways+
A UC degree is closer than you think.
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  19. Aug 10

    "If we're going to stop managed wildfire now, then we're kicking the can down the road for those fuels to burn and they may burn in even hotter and drier conditions”— fire scientist Crystal Kolden. Via

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  20. Aug 10

    Most animals prefer to work for their food. But not cats. A new study found that cats would rather eat from a tray of easily available food rather than work out a simple puzzle to get their food. 🐱🐈

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  21. Aug 10

    When new mothers complain that all those sleepless nights caring for their newborns are taking years off their life, they just might be right, new research suggests. 💤

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