Antibody preventing COVID-19 found, on accelerated track to trials

An international team of researchers has identified antibodies that could be used as preventative treatment for COVID-19.
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An international team of researchers has identified antibodies that could be used as preventative treatment for COVID-19.
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With the current climate created by the coronavirus pandemic, many researchers are refocusing their research, including those at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is recalling its Advanced Light Source X-ray facility to exclusively study COVID-19.
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The hashtag #AxeALS has been spearheaded by Team Stevens Nation, a website dedicated to the family’s story and the difficulties of dealing with an ALS diagnosis.
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The Department of Energy Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award was presented to former division deputy Zahid Hussain during a surprise ceremony Jan. 10 for his work at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, or Berkeley Lab.
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A study released online Tuesday led by researchers from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Scripps Research Institute proposed a cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known more commonly as ALS.
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Something that has evolved out of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is the #PayMyTuitionChallenge. Education software developer Blackboard is offering a $15,000 scholarship as a first-place prize. Here are some the Daily Clog’s favorite entries.
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This weekend, our very own Chancellor Dirks dumped a bucket of ice on his head in response to a nomination by MIT president L. Rafael Reif to help raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Chancellor Dirks assured everyone that the whole affair would be done in an eco-friendly way — the water was to be recycled for gardening purposes. Check out the whole fabulous video below, complete with Chancellor Dirks’s awesome hair.
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As the sun rose over Machu Picchu Monday morning, the new day began a new era for Scott Fujita. As the light shined upon the ancient Incan ruins, Fujita, a Cal alumnus and an NFL linebacker, perched on one of its giant stone slabs and signed a one-day contract with
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