Research
November 20, 2009
Archaeologists publish first map of contested sites in Middle East
A team of archaeologists from UCLA, USC, Israel and Palestinian territories has developed the first map detailing Israeli archaeological activity in the West Bank and Jerusalem –- much of it never publicly disclosed.
November 18, 2009
Nanoparticles used in common household items cause genetic damage in mice
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles, found in everything from cosmetics to vitamins, caused systemic genetic damage in mice, a UCLA study found.
November 18, 2009
UCLA study shows brain's ability to reorganize
Scientists found that blindness causes structural changes in the brain, indicating the brain may reorganize itself in order to adapt to sensory loss.
November 18, 2009
UCLA researchers create 'fly paper' to capture circulating cancer cells
Just as fly paper captures insects, a new device developed by UCLA researchers can grab cancer cells in the blood.
November 13, 2009
Obituary: Valerie Oppenheimer, 77, UCLA sociologist studied gender, work, marriage
Oppenheimer, known for her pioneering research on the effects of employment trends on marriage and the family, died Nov. 2.
November 13, 2009
Can thinking of a loved one reduce your pain?
Simply viewing a picture of a boyfriend helps women reduce physical pain, UCLA psychologists report.
November 12, 2009
FDA-approved leukemia drug shows promising activity in ovarian cancer cells
The drug Sprycel inhibited the growth and invasiveness of ovarian cancer cells and also promoted their death, a UCLA study found




