Genetics

UCSC genome browser posts the coronavirus genome

Research into the novel Wuhan seafood market pneumonia virus, the deadly "coronavirus" that has forced the Chinese government to quarantine more than 50 million people in the country's dense industrial heartland, will be ...

Vaccination

Social media's impact on vaccine hesitancy

Though COVID-19 vaccines are widely available, many people in the United States have not received the vaccine and don't plan on getting one. Assistant professor Young Anna Argyris, in the College of Communications Arts and ...

Pediatrics

Don't Panic: How parents can deal with internet hoaxes

The latest parental panic on social media—over a purported challenge for kids to complete harmful tasks—elevates the importance of establishing an open dialogue with children and taking advantage of online parental controls.

Other

Green light for new Red Cross app

It's well known that blood donors perform a vital, life-saving community service, but for some, regular blood donation is an important part of staying healthy.