UC Davis Health with the support of community partners has tested more than 17,000 farm laborers, other essential workers and their families for COVID-19 in a crucial effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus among vulnerable populations.
A new study led by scientists at UCSF's Quantitative Biosciences Institute and University College London found that the Alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2 ramped up production of a protein that it uses to stifle infected cells’ immune-stimulating signals, helping it evade immune detection and accelerate its transmission.
The toy drive serving pediatric cancer patients and their families at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center saw its largest one-time donation of gifts this holiday season. Donors and staff contributed to bring joy to young cancer patients and their siblings.
