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The center, which is part of UCLA School of Law, has compiled an online resource that tracks issues at the intersection of the pandemic and food law and policy.

The policy is a change from previous practice of testing only those exhibiting symptoms of the disease and referred by their primary care physicians.

A Q&A with Dr. Eric Esrailian on the  Robert G. Kardashian Center for Esophageal Health and outreach efforts around COVID-19.

Research brief: A UCLA study also suggests that more work remains to be done to protect U.S. families from high medical costs.

The shields can be mass-produced using laser cutting and 3D injection molding, giving quick relief to health workers battling the pandemic.

The system aggregates input from the general public to help UCLA scientists find ways to fight transmission of the disease.

The report was sponsored by the Latino Policy and Politics Initiative and the Center for Neighborhood Knowledge at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.

In lab tests, remdesivir appears to work against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

Bioengineering professor Jacob Schmidt is working with Douglas Daniels, director of the Lux Labs at the UCLA Library, to manufacture face shields.

New study co-authored by a UCLA professor underscores the importance of public engagement and trust during health crises.

Researchers from UCLA and two other universities estimate that 7,200 people who don’t currently have housing could require critical care.

One of the resources offers access to data on how the pandemic is affecting incarcerated people and correctional officers.

Scientists investigated how long the virus remained infectious on cardboard, metal and plastic.

Leaders made this decision to slow the spread of COVID-19 and in alignment with similar measures implemented by local and state governments.

The invention, by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was inspired in part by mussels’ ability to stick to wet surfaces.

This decision was made in accordance with the best guidance from public health officials about how to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Anne Rimoin and Gilbert Gee, both of the Fielding School of Public Health, addressed the commission, which advises and makes recommendations to the Los Angeles City Council.

UCLA leadership held an information session for students on March 9 to share the latest information about the disease and how campus is responding.

Chancellor Gene Block sent a message to the campus community announcing that beginning March 11 in-person classes and finals would be conducted online where possible.

A UCLA study finds that educational equality is associated with longer lifespans.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stem Cell Research Center recently named the winners of its campus-wide light microscopy image and video contest.

Research led by UCLA neurobiologist Jack Feldman finds that every breath we take arises from a disorderly group of neurons.

The program will be the only VA post-licensure residency program in the Los Angeles and Orange County area.

The faculty position will focus on researching the disorder and pursuing new insights into its treatment.

The shuttle will take them to and from appointments.