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It’s that time again — an opportunity to take stock of a year filled with awe-inspiring achievements and more than a few surprises, and to celebrate the accomplishments of our entire Bruin community.

Easton, whose decades of service, leadership and philanthropic support left a lasting impact on UCLA, died Dec. 4.

UCLA study shows the rate of serious psychological distress more than doubled for those in U.S. fewer than five years.

A new UCLA study involving pediatric patients and mice identifies a number of the diet’s beneficial changes to the gut microbiome.

UCLA stem cell scientists find surprise genetic instructions for boosting protein secretion, with big implications for biotechnology and cell therapy.

The discrepancy in California records leads to wasteful follow-up outreach, but the solution is hampered by legal issues.

The study could lead to new therapies that prevent formation of some of the most lethal forms of the disease.

The groundbreaking process cuts carbon bonds to convert organic molecules into biologically active amine molecules.

The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

A UCLA study shows these facilities are much less likely than others to offer the full range of core cancer services.

The new online tool brings all of UCLA’s health, well-being and social resources under a single tent.

UCLA’s new Rosenfeld Hall will play a pivotal role in training the next generation of medical professionals and improving care for patients.

UCLA researchers have made headway using muscle stem cells to regrow damaged muscle in mice.

The facility was made possible by a $20 million gift from donors Eugene and Maxine Rosenfeld.

UCLA report finds nearly half of those surveyed think sex and romance are too prominent in film and TV.

The driving force behind UCLA’s Operation Mend, Katz, a longtime donor and volunteer, has “helped society rethink how we care for the most vulnerable.”

The academy cited Moreno as “one of most influential young Latino academic leaders in family medicine and health care.”

If also true for humans, targeted microbiome improvements might help promote fetal health during pregnancy.

A UCLA study shows that in 2022, nearly half of California adults had used these services over the previous year.

The newest California Health Interview Survey highlights high rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care.

“The findings have far-reaching impacts toward creating an anti-racist society and a health care system that treats patients more equitably,” one researcher said.

Immune checkpoint blockade has been ineffective for treating glioblastoma; UCLA-led research may reveal why.

Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.

The finding is from a multicenter study co-led by Dr. Antoni Ribas and a team of UCLA researchers.

UCLA chemists have developed a method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.