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Battery-free implantable device draws energy directly from human body
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UCLA researchers find brain differences between people with genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism
Deletions or duplications of DNA along 22nd chromosome hint at biological underpinnings of these neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Scientists develop test to identify best treatment for gonorrhea
Test developed by UCLA researchers would help physicians determine which people may be more treatable with an antibiotic that has not been recommended since 2007.
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Study shows differences in brain activity between men and women who are obese
UCLA researchers found that women and men exhibit different changes in their brain’s reward centers, which suggests different reasons for overeating.
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Study suggests link between imbalanced gut microbiome and systemic sclerosis
Researchers from UCLA and Norway suggest possible causes and better treatments for the autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissue.
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David Geffen, UCLA leaders dedicate new medical school home
Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen joined UCLA leaders on May 11 to dedicate Geffen Hall, the new home of UCLA’s medical school.
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UCLA student volunteers break through loneliness of patients with dementia
"“Dementia is an isolating disease that can bring on loneliness and is often void of opportunities for social interactions,” says Dr. Zaldy Tan, UCLA gerontologist and director of TimeOut @ UCLA.
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Study of worms reveals ‘selfish genes’ that encode a toxin – and its antidote
The finding represents one of the clearest examples to date of the phenomenon — stretches of DNA that exist for no reason other than promoting their own inheritance — at the molecular level.
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Battery-free implantable medical device draws energy directly from human body
A biologically friendly supercapacitor invented by UCLA and University of Connecticut researchers charges using electrolytes from biological fluids like blood serum and urine.
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Hospital's celebration raises $2.35M for pediatric research and care
The benefit events have raised more than $10 million over the past five years for UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and UCLA Children's Discovery and Innovation Institute.
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Tai chi relieves insomnia in breast cancer survivors
UCLA study shows that slow-moving meditation practice works just as well as talk therapy, and better than medication.
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Mapping reveals reactions differ in male and female brains during cardiovascular activity
Findings of the study by the UCLA School of Nursing suggest that related diseases may need diagnoses and treatment tailored to gender.
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Researchers have a better understanding of how advanced melanoma resists immunotherapy
The findings lay the groundwork for developing new and improved combination therapies for patients who resistant to stand-alone immunotherapy.
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UCLA psychology graduate student wins UC Grad Slam competition
Leslie Rith-Najarian wowed the judges with her three-minute, jargon-free explanation of her research into how to make mental health more engaging and accessible.
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Breast-feeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria
The study, which looked at 107 mother-infant pairs, is the largest to date showing the transfer of bacteria in the milk into the baby’s gut.
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Study shows association between gut microbes and brain structure in people with irritable bowel syndrome
UCLA researchers gained insight into the connections among childhood trauma, brain development and the composition of the gut microbiome.
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Mammalian photoreceptors use sunlight to rapidly regenerate visual pigments
In bright light, mammals rapidly recycle spent pigments via a process that ensures photoreceptors retain levels of light-sensitive pigments sufficient for uninterrupted sight.
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FDA-approved drug for most common form of liver cancer was tested in clinical trials led by UCLA
Dr. Richard Finn led the clinical studies that led to the approval of regorafenib, which is used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Genetic finding may allow doctors to predict newborn health during pregnancy
UCLA researchers discover specific changes in placentas of growth-restricted infants.
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Dean of David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discusses her top priorities
Dr. Kelsey Martin, who recently was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, is the first woman dean of UCLA’s medical school, and she is among only a handful of women leading a medical school in the United States.
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Jules Stein Building reopens after $65M renovation to expand vision-science campus
The UCLA Stein Eye Institute marked its 50th anniversary and the reopening of the Jules Stein Building, recently renovated to create a state-of-the-art facility to advance UCLA’s work in the field of ophthalmology.
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Quality of care for peripheral artery disease is low
Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These findings highlight the need to improve care.
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Combination therapy could provide new treatment option for ovarian cancer
UCLA study identifies a potential test that may help select patients for whom it could be most effective.
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Survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome often experience delays in returning to work
Nearly half of adults who had been employed before experiencing and surviving acute respiratory distress syndrome were jobless one year after hospital discharge.
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Federal budget would win, but the most vulnerable and poor would lose, under capped Medicaid funding scenarios
A UCLA report finds that big cuts to health care benefits would hurt the disabled, children and elderly Americans.
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Electrical engineer puts sweat tech to the test
Sam Emaminejad, assistant professor of electrical engineering at UCLA, has demonstrated that a wearable biosensor can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other diseases.
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David Geffen, UCLA leaders dedicate new medical school home
Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen joined UCLA leaders on May 11 to dedicate Geffen Hall, the new home of UCLA’s medical school.
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Battery-free implantable medical device draws energy directly from human body
A biologically friendly supercapacitor invented by UCLA and University of Connecticut researchers charges using electrolytes from biological fluids like blood serum and urine.
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Memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s reversed for first time
In a small-scale study, nine of 10 people with the disease displayed subjective or objective improvement in their memories beginning within three to six months.
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The teenage brain on social media
UCLA scientists use brain imaging to show that social media approval activates the same areas in teens’ brains as eating a favorite food or winning a competition.
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Digital technology can be harmful to your health
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block and UCLA psychologist Patricia Greenfield were part of a panel discussing the downside of the digital revolution at a Zócalo/UCLA event at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
UCLA scientists report that sixth-graders who went just five days without glancing at a smartphone, television or other screen did substantially better at reading emotions than counterparts who used electronic devices.
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Breast-feeding plays important role in ‘seeding’ infant microbiome with beneficial bacteria
The study, which looked at 107 mother-infant pairs, is the largest to date showing the transfer of bacteria in the milk into the baby’s gut.
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UCLA researchers find brain differences between people with genetic risk for schizophrenia, autism
Deletions or duplications of DNA along 22nd chromosome hint at biological underpinnings of these neuropsychiatric disorders.
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UCLA psychology graduate student wins UC Grad Slam competition
Leslie Rith-Najarian wowed the judges with her three-minute, jargon-free explanation of her research into how to make mental health more engaging and accessible.
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Study suggests link between imbalanced gut microbiome and systemic sclerosis
Researchers from UCLA and Norway suggest possible causes and better treatments for the autoimmune disease that affects the body’s connective tissue.
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UCLA student volunteers break through loneliness of patients with dementia
"“Dementia is an isolating disease that can bring on loneliness and is often void of opportunities for social interactions,” says Dr. Zaldy Tan, UCLA gerontologist and director of TimeOut @ UCLA.
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Study shows differences in brain activity between men and women who are obese
UCLA researchers found that women and men exhibit different changes in their brain’s reward centers, which suggests different reasons for overeating.
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Trouble in paradise: UCLA book enumerates challenges faced by middle-class L.A. families
The authors, from UCLA's Center on Everyday Lives of Families, found that home life for most of these broods was a cauldron of clutter, chaos and stress.
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This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages learning, memory
Attention, college students: Binging on soda and sweets between midterms and finals may make you stupid.
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Here is what real commitment to your marriage means
There’s a big difference between liking being married and taking the tough steps necessary to preserve a relationship in tough times, UCLA psychologists say.
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Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
"Our findings indicate that some of the contents of yogurt may actually change the way our brain responds to the environment," said UCLA's Dr. Kirsten Tillisch.
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Scientists learn how what you eat affects your brain — and those of your kids
In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders, according to a new UCLA study.
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Brain is 10 times more active than previously measured, UCLA researchers find
The study could pave the way for understanding and treating neurological disorders, and for developing computers that “think” more like humans.
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What do women want? It depends on the time of the month
An analysis of dozens of studies suggests that ovulating women have evolved to prefer mates who display sexy traits but not traits typically desired in long-term mates.
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Tai chi relieves insomnia in breast cancer survivors
UCLA study shows that slow-moving meditation practice works just as well as talk therapy, and better than medication.
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Study of worms reveals ‘selfish genes’ that encode a toxin – and its antidote
The finding represents one of the clearest examples to date of the phenomenon — stretches of DNA that exist for no reason other than promoting their own inheritance — at the molecular level.
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UCLA researchers develop immunotherapy to treat advanced brain cancer
The study shows the effectiveness of using a vaccine to activate an immune response against advanced brain tumors and it could lead to promising treatments for people with glioblastoma.
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Stem cell gene therapy could be key to treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The study was the first to create corrected human iPS cells that could directly restore functional muscle tissue affected by the disease.
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Head injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases, UCLA biologists report
The researchers identified genes that they believe control hundreds of other genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression and several other disorders.
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Cramming for a test? Don't do it, say UCLA researchers
Caffeine-fueled all-nighters may seem like a good idea, but students are more likely to perform worse academically the following day, not better.