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Gut bacteria play critical role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet, UCLA scientists report
The study is the first to establish a link between susceptibility to seizures and the gut microbiota — the 100 trillion or so bacteria and other microbes that reside in the human body’s intestines.
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California children are drinking less soda but are getting more calories from sugary sports and energy products
African-American and low-income kids are the most at risk for health problems as the biggest consumers of sweetened beverages, a study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has found.
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App helps new and deaf parents know when and why their baby is crying
UCLA researchers designed Chatterbaby, which uses artificial intelligence to help determine if baby is hungry, fussy or in pain.
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Study predicts most people with earliest Alzheimer’s signs won’t develop dementia associated with the disease
The research “may reassure some people that despite testing positive on screening tests, their chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease dementia is low,” said UCLA’s Ron Brookmeyer.
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Biomaterial developed at UCLA helps regrow brain tissue after stroke in mice
Researchers engineered a hydrogel that, when injected into the brain, thickens to create a scaffolding into which blood vessels and neurons can grow.
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New guidelines may slightly increase reliability, accuracy of melanoma diagnoses
In a prior study, the same researchers showed that pathologists disagreed about the diagnosis of early-stage invasive melanoma more than 50 percent of the time.
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Social connections may prevent HIV infection among black men who have sex with men
The study analyzed data from 2009 to 2011 in six U.S. cities; the findings could help shape prevention programs.
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Lab-confirmed prenatal exposure to Zika is linked to cardiac defects in infants
Women infected by the virus during pregnancy were 10 times more likely than the general population to give birth to babies with major cardiac problems, researchers found.
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UCLA biologists ‘transfer’ a memory
The research in marine snails could lead to new treatments to restore memories and alter traumatic ones in people with Alzheimer's disease and those dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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UCLA engineer develops 3D printer that can create complex biological tissues
“Tissues are wonderfully complex structures, so to engineer artificial versions of them that function properly, we have to recreate their complexity,” said UCLA professor Ali Khademhosseini.
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UCLA Geriatrics receives $13.6 million to evaluate approaches to dementia care
The award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute will be used to compare care delivered through a health system with care that occurs in a community-based setting.
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First description of mEAK-7 gene could suggest path toward therapies for cancer, other diseases
Researchers led by UCLA’s Dr. Paul Krebsbach are the first to characterize the mechanism of the gene, and they found it regulates the molecular process that dictates cell growth and human development.
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UCLA faculty voice: A hangover pill? Tests on drunk mice show promise
Chemical engineer Yunfeng Lu has helped develop a way to deliver natural enzymes to the liver, speeding up the metabolism of alcohol.
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Study identifies receptor that may be targeted to repair the heart after heart attack, cardiac arrest
The discovery explains the mechanisms behind the protective effects of lipid emulsion therapy and could improve treatments for people with heart disease.
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UCLA-led research finds vaccines against anthrax, plague and tularemia are effective in mice
The team used molecular engineering to develop vaccines that use a common delivery method, or “single vector,” to carry protective antigens to the immune system.
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Creating a compelling character to aid Latinas with depression and anxiety
A UCLA study reveals why the story of ‘Catalina’ was dynamic, engaging, culturally appropriate and relatable to the women.
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Researchers discover cellular messengers communicate with bacteria in the mouth
Study provides evidence that a type of RNA in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria responsible for diseases, such as periodontitis and meningitis.
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How a small molecule halts the spread of a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer’s progression
UCLA research provides critical knowledge for medicinal chemists to begin designing new drugs based on cambinol that are more potent than the molecule itself.
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Two UCLA professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2018
Utpal Banerjee and Andrea Bertozzi, were chosen in recognition of their “distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.”
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Scientists identify 2 hormones that burn fat faster, prevent and reverse diabetes in mice
The discovery by UCLA geneticists could lead to new drugs to treat diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
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3 Wishes Project brings dignity to dying patients
UCLA has the first U.S. hospital to implement program, which honors dying patients and creates cherished memories for loved ones
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Study suggests older surgeons produce lower mortality rates in emergency procedures
The research also showed that when comparing by gender and across age groups, patients of female surgeons in their 50s had the lowest mortality rate.
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Noninvasive spinal stimulation method enables paralyzed people to regain use of hands, study finds
The nonsurgical technique, developed by a UCLA-led team, allows them to turn doorknobs and open water bottles for the first time in years.
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UCLA research may explain some causes of infertility and miscarriage
The study, led by Professor Amander Clark, could lead to important advances in an area of medicine that historically has been underfunded and underappreciated.
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Doctors prescribe opioids at high rates to those at increased overdose risk, but trends improving, study finds
Use in combination with the anti-anxiety drug benzodiazepine may be linked to the current surge in opioid-related deaths.
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Gut bacteria play critical role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet, UCLA scientists report
The study is the first to establish a link between susceptibility to seizures and the gut microbiota — the 100 trillion or so bacteria and other microbes that reside in the human body’s intestines.
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UCLA opens new Staglin Family Music Festival Center for Brain and Behavioral Health
The center, to be led by Michael Fanselow, will focus on brain health and developing novel methods to get the unhealthy brain back to the healthy state.
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UCLA faculty voice: What thin people don’t understand about dieting
Psychologist Janet Tomiyama coauthors a piece explaining why diets don’t work and why it’s not about willpower.
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App helps new and deaf parents know when and why their baby is crying
UCLA researchers designed Chatterbaby, which uses artificial intelligence to help determine if baby is hungry, fussy or in pain.
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‘Re-gifting’ of previously transplanted kidneys extends life for new recipients
UCLA’s Dr. Jeffrey Veale says that re-donating previously transplanted kidneys after the first recipient dies should be standard practice.
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UCLA receives $20 million to create state-of-the-art health sciences learning center
Eugene & Maxine Rosenfeld Hall will be one of the few facilities in the nation to unite mock clinical experiences, surgical and procedural simulation, and interprofessional emergency and hospital team training.
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UCLA awarded $1.1 million grant to answer big biological questions
The award from the John Templeton Foundation will help researchers address how much power individuals have over their own health.