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One of the biggest challenges in the United States has been the limited capacity for diagnostic testing to determine who is infected with the virus.

Researchers take on the coronavirus challenge

From developing diagnostic tests to conducting surveys of infection prevalence, researchers at UC Santa Cruz are finding ways to apply their expertise to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A rainy day on campus

A rainy day on campus

Take a moment to enjoy the rain with turkeys, the Porter squiggle, and more.

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Prisoners in solitary know all about  social isolation

Prisoners in solitary know all about social isolation

Writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, Professor Craig Haney shares what we can learn from prisoners who have been able to survive solitary confinement.

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Slug Support Campaign helps bridge financial gaps

Slug Support Campaign helps bridge financial gaps

Hundreds of donors have joined the crowd funding 'COVID-19 Slug Support Campaign' to help students facing financial and personal hardship.

Economist helps build "contact tracing" app

Economist helps build "contact tracing" app

In an effort to protect people from COVID-19, Kristian López Vargas helped lead the development of an app the Peruvian government has launched to improve "contact tracing."

A call for public oversight as the pandemic unfolds

A call for public oversight as the pandemic unfolds

Sociologist Jenny Reardon calls for a high level of vigilance, saying the pandemic has created a reconstitution of what will be counted as normal.

Grad alumni honored for careers of distinction

Grad alumni honored for careers of distinction

The recipients of this year’s UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Graduate Student Alumni awards are outstanding scholars and leaders in their fields.

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