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Less invasive treatment for blocked artery in the leg is safe, review finds
This study shows that the orbital atherectomy procedure can offer individuals with peripheral artery disease an effective alternative to standard surgery.
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Fowler Museum at UCLA explores Brazil’s African history and cultural heritage in new exhibition
“Lineage through Landscape: Tracing Egun in Brazil by Fran Siegel,” a large-scale multifaceted drawing installation by Los Angeles-based artist Fran Siegel runs July 23 through Dec. 10.
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Not all astrocytes in the brain are the same, study finds
UCLA researchers upend a long-standing idea that the star-shaped brain cells cannot be differentiated from each other. The results should make it easier for researchers to study how astrocytes relate to disease.
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Electrical stimulation of brain may help people with schizophrenia learn to communicate better
People with the disease were able to better identify auditory tones, an essential skill for interpreting tone of voice in communication.
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Memory of social interactions impaired in all phases of schizophrenia
Researchers report that in the early stages of schizophrenia, patients can remember more about the interactions if given hints about context. This finding suggests a potential strategy for memory training.
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Pritzker Genius Award aims to spark environmental advances
Presented by the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, the new prize is the first major environmental award for those under 40.
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Are major record labels passing up profits by playing into racial stereotypes?
UCLA-led study comparing lyrics in songs atop the hip-hop charts and rap songs that are shared on social media shows that “pro-social” messages are also popular.
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Technique for measuring and controlling electron state is a breakthrough in quantum computing
“The dream is to have an array of hundreds or thousands of qubits all working together to solve a difficult problem,” said graduate student Joshua Schoenfield. “This work is an important step toward realizing that dream.”
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Changes in brain regions may explain why some prefer order and certainty, UCLA behavioral neuroscientists report
Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Findings of a study may hold answers to this question.
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UCLA offers admission to 13,700 Californians for fall 2017
Record-breaking 102,000 freshman applications coupled with more than 22,000 transfer student applications, results in most academically gifted and talented class in school history.
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UCLA helps virtual reality lead the charge in battle for U.S. Army recruitment
The video, titled “Leaders Made Here,” features students from the UCLA ROTC unit.
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UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music teams up with Grammy-nominated Seraphic Fire to establish vocal training program
The collaboration will provide eight student singers with professional mentorship opportunities.
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These tips for healthier grilling can reduce risk for cancer
Catherine Carpenter of the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center explains how a few small adjustments to your barbecuing protocol can reduce your exposure to carcinogens.
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Research suggests association between gut bacteria and emotion
Researchers have identified gut microbiota that interact with brain regions associated with behavior. This may be the first time that behavioral and neurobiological differences linked to microbial composition in healthy humans have been identified.
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UC launches new systemwide procedures to combat sexual harassment and sexual violence
The University of California today announced new systemwide procedures for responding to alleged sexual misconduct by faculty and staff that provide greater transparency, consistency and timeliness in investigating and adjudicating such cases.
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Medicaid waiver program helped public hospitals improve care to California’s most needy
Results of UCLA report are the first from a national effort to reform public hospitals.
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UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital recognized for overall excellence in pediatrics
The assessment relies on clinical data and reputation surveys of health care providers to identify the top 50 programs in each of 10 disciplines.
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UCLA No. 2 U.S. public university in Times Higher Education’s world reputation rankings
The rankings assess the international prestige of institutions of higher learning based on input from academic leaders around the world.
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Integrated medical records can reduce disparities between blacks and whites in HIV care
The use of laboratory health information exchanges led to Latinos who are HIV-positive being more likely than whites to use anti-retroviral therapy.
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Can L.A. go local for its future water supply?
UCLA environmental researchers create comprehensive model to find out how Los Angeles County can reduce its reliance on imported water.
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UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital plan strategic affiliation
The two organizations intend to establish a broader collaboration to strengthen their ability to offer the highest-quality care.
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HIV-positive women with cytomegalovirus likelier to pass virus that causes AIDS to infant
The research also found that women who had gonorrhea when they gave birth were nearly 20 times more likely to pass on CMV to their babies.
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High-fat diet leads to same intestinal inflammation as a virus
Results of the UCLA study could lead to new types of drugs, targeting the intestinal cells, to reduce people’s risk of heart attacks and strokes, or to treat other conditions linked to inflammation, including cancer.
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Rare genetic variants found to increase risk for Tourette syndrome
An international team led by researchers from UCLA and Massachusetts General Hospital helped lead discovery of the first definitive genetic mutations.
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Students of all races feel safer in ethnically diverse middle schools, UCLA researchers report
The study, led by UCLA professor Jaana Juvonen, surveyed more than 4,300 sixth-graders in Southern and Northern California.
- Monday, July 24, 2017