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By targeting the entorhinal cortex, known as the doorway to the hippocampus, scientists hope to enhance memory in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.

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February 08, 2012

Eighth grader creates second iPhone app to benefit UCLA pediatric cancer research

Former patient Cameron Cohen, 13, who donated $20,000 from sales of his first app to UCLA, continues his philanthropy with his new AnimalGrams game.

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February 08, 2012

Astronomy team that includes UCLA finance professor discovers nearby dwarf galaxy

The very faint NGC 4449B galaxy, a companion to a larger galaxy, was spotted by UCLA astronomers using a unique wide-field telescope.

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February 06, 2012

Medical debt keeps rising, new report shows

Hard hit by one of the worst recessions in nearly a century, hundreds of thousands of Californians lost insurance coverage across the state as employers shed jobs and the health plans that came with those jobs, according to a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

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February 03, 2012

New device removes stroke-causing blood clots better than standard treatment

A clinical trial showed the device opened blocked vessels in 61 percent of patients, while the current FDA-approved device worked in 24 percent of cases.

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February 02, 2012

Lixia Zhang named to UCLA's Jonathan B. Postel Chair in Computer Science

Zhang is widely respected among the Internet community for her major contributions to Internet architecture and protocol designs.

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February 02, 2012

UCLA researchers identify peptide that inhibits replication of hepatitis C virus

In addition to stifling the ability of the virus to replicate, the peptide reduces the chance of patients developing resistance to treatment, scientists say.

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February 01, 2012

Here is what real commitment to your marriage means

There's a big difference between liking being married and taking the tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship in tough times, UCLA psychologists say.

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January 31, 2012

Want to understand the fluid dynamics of the oceans and atmosphere? UCLA's got the video

The 30-minute, eight-chapter film, created by UCLA physicists with film students and alumni, is believed to be the first comprehensive elementary video on the topic.