Embryonic stem cells, reprogrammed skin cells have inherent differences

UCLA researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types are clearly distinguishable from one another.

UCLA collaboration identifies immune system link to schizophrenia

Following on their earlier work, researchers at UCLA and colleagues from around the world have, for the first time, identified additional genes that confirm the immune system may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.

UCLA withdraws its appeal in campus lab death investigation

UCLA has withdrawn its limited appeal of the California Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA) report dealing with that agency’s investigation into a December 29, 2008, laboratory accident and subsequent death of staff research associate Sheharbano (Sheri) Shangji.

Conversing helps language development more than reading alone

Adult-child conversations have a more significant impact on language development than exposing children to language through one-on-one reading alone, according to a new study in the July issue of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Remembering what to remember and what to forget

People in very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease already have trouble focusing on what is important to remember, a UCLA psychologist and colleagues report.

UCLA study reveals how tiny levels of carbon monoxide damage fetal brains

A UCLA study has discovered that chronic exposure during pregnancy to miniscule levels of carbon monoxide damages the cells of the fetal brain.

Costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis named to Copley Chair at UCLA

Deborah Nadoolman Landis, an Academy Award-nominated costume designer and scholar, will occupy the David C. Copley Chair for the Study of Costume Design at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA ranked among nation's best pediatric hospitals

Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA ranks among the nation's top pediatric hospitals, according to the U.S. News Media Group's annual survey of the finest pediatric facilities in the United States.

Alterations in brain's white matter key to schizophrenia, UCLA study shows

In the first study of its kind, UCLA researchers used a novel form of brain imaging to discover that white matter in the brains of adolescents at risk of developing schizophrenia does not develop at the same rate as healthy people.

Research explores interactions between nanomaterials, biological systems

The increased use of engineered nanomaterials in commercial and medical applications raises questions about whether these human-nanomaterial interactions could have adverse health effects.