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"I thought undergraduates who never served should have some idea what it's like so they can think about veterans' issues in a more nuanced way," psychology major Andrew Nicholls says.

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April 03, 2013

UCLA Dentistry gets $11M from First 5 LA to expand care for children, pregnant women

The funds will establish the UCLA–First 5 LA Children's Dental Care Program, which will benefit residents of underserved communities, who are at high risk for dental disease.

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April 03, 2013

UCLA brain-imaging tool and stroke risk test help identify cognitive decline early

Researchers found that individuals with higher stroke risk performed worse on cognitive tests, and their brain scans showed evidence of plaques and tangles found Alzheimer's.

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March 19, 2013

UCLA researchers create tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol

Scientisits found that consuming the genetically engineered fruit helped curb inflammation, boost antioxidant activity and reduce plaques that can lead to atherosclerosis.

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March 15, 2013

UCLA Department of Design | Media Arts announces events for spring 2013

The UCLA Department of Design | Media Arts (DMA) is offering a variety of events for the public's enjoyment this spring, including exhibitions and lectures.

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March 07, 2013

UCLA Dentistry gets $5M to establish clinical research center for patient care, education

The gift, from philanthropists Dr. Mick Dragoo and his wife, Mary, is the largest single donation from an individual or couple the dental school has ever received.

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February 21, 2013

UCLA study finds endocrine disorder is most common cause of elevated calcium levels

Unusually high calcium levels in the blood can almost always be traced to primary hyperparathyroidism, an undertreated, underreported condition that affects mainly women and the elderly, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.

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February 08, 2013

Obituary: Leonard Apt, 90, doctor-scientist who gave gift of vision to millions of children

The world's first physician to be board-certified in both pediatrics and ophthalmology, UCLA's Apt was a tireless innovator who was best known for developing an eye drop to prevent surgery-related blindness.

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February 07, 2013

Andrea Bertozzi named to UCLA's Betsy Wood Knapp Chair for Innovation and Creativity

Under Bertozzi, whose research interests include crime modeling and image processing, UCLA's applied mathematics program has become one of the most respected in the world.

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February 07, 2013

UCLA professor elected to National Academy of Engineering

Chemical and biomolecular engineer James C. Liao was honored for his innovative methods of producing alternative fuels and his work on metabolic diseases.