UCI scientists get ‘initial hit’ in developing drug to treat COVID-19
Synthetic molecule binds to coronavirus enzyme, blocks key function
August 05, 2020
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UCI to take part in clinical trial of drug for critically ill COVID-19 patients
Aviptadil could save people suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome
May 13, 2020
Drugs commonly taken to improve cognition only boost short-term focus – at high cost
Nonprescribed psychostimulants impair sleep and working memory, UCI-led study finds
August 08, 2019
Study finds that drug activity boosts crime in neighborhoods regardless of stability, wealth
The influence of drug activity on crime rates is independent of a neighborhood’s stability and socioeconomic status, according to a recent UCI study. “Communities with narcotics trafficking bring in serious, high-rate offenders, whose activities spill over into surrounding neighborhoods,” said lead author Christopher Contreras, a doctoral student in criminology, law & society. “Residential stability and […]
January 22, 2019