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Tangled proteins in the Alzheimer's affected brain harm communication between nerve cells.

UA scientists investigate connection between Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

Aug 5, 2020 The team is developing new ways to look at protein interaction in the human brain.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

Where the Constitution and COVID-19 intersect

Aug 3, 2020 A group of law professors at the UA explore constitutional law in the pandemic.
A photo accompanying a media release from No More Deaths saying Border Patrol on Friday, July 31 raided a camp where the group was providing aid.

Multiple arrests in Border Patrol raid on migrant aid camp, second this week

Aug 1, 2020 Agency entered a medical aid camp run by the humanitarian group No More Deaths on Friday, executing a federal warrant.
The Cocopah and Quechan Indian tribes donated ventilators they received from the Strategic National Stockpile to Yuma Regional Medical Center during the COVID-19 pandemic May 14, 2020.

Yuma County tribes use messaging, testing to beat back COVID-19 amid surge

Jul 31, 2020 Fort Yuma Health Center said the start of the surge was "scary," but they were prepared.
Jason Graham, director of wastewater plant operations with the city of Fort Collins, pulls a plastic jug from a sampling machine at the Drake Water Reclamation facility.

In Colorado, your stool is a tool in the fight against coronavirus

Jul 31, 2020 To track the next coronavirus outbreak, Western states look to the sewers.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA to have full-size classes after Labor Day

Jul 30, 2020 Classes will begin online but quickly transition.

COVID-19 contact tracing ramps up in Pima County

Jul 30, 2020 Be prepared to answer phone calls from the health department, says the county, but beware of scams.
A screenshot of a chart depicting the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among Tohono O'odham members featured in the July 29, 2020, report from tribal leadership.

Tohono O'odham Nation hopes COVID-19 curve is flattening following spike

Jul 30, 2020 After instating another stay-at-home order, the nation says it has recently seen weekly numbers start to decrease.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Delays, some spectators possible as UA plans for fall sports

Jul 29, 2020 The athletic director said further announcements on the fall sports schedule can be expected in the next few weeks.
A boy in San Luis, Mexico looks through the fencing and concertina wire that separates San Luis, Mexico and San Luis, Arizona, December 2018.

Report: Coronavirus exacerbates existing health crisis for migrants at the border

Jul 29, 2020 The report found migrants waiting south of the border face conditions that make them particularly susceptible to communicable diseases.
Deciding whether to return schoolchildren to in-person learning is a major source of stress for parents.

High stress, loss of routine slow return to normal from coronavirus

Jul 28, 2020 COVID-19 unknowns are keeping people from forming new daily habits.
A health care worker handles supplies needed to collect saliva to test for COVID-19 as part of Arizona State University's testing initiative.

Pima County to open second free COVID-19 testing site

Jul 27, 2020 The new site will offer the ASU-developed saliva test.
A member of the Tucson Fire Department helps distribute free masks at a giveaway event put on by the City of Tucson on July 18, 2020.

UA study looks into best materials for face masks

Jul 24, 2020 How effective are T-shirts and scarves?

COVID-19 may distance voters from partisan behavior

Jul 24, 2020 UA political scientist suggests the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the 2020 election cycle.
Tucson teachers led a car rally on July 22, 2020 to protest reopening schools without sufficient state guidance and safety benchmarks.

Back to school, one step at a time

Jul 24, 2020 Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.
Tumamoc Hill may close if more of its visitors don't wear masks, the university said.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more walkers don't wear masks

Jul 23, 2020 At least 60% of people exercising need to cover their faces if the popular walking spot is to stay open.

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