What a decade of gene therapy research for sickle cell disease taught UCLA scientists
Clinical trial yields insights about the role of chemotherapy, inflammation and trial design that could help shape next-gen curative therapies.
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Watch: Sustainable dining shows how small changes can make a big impact
Go behind the scenes with UCLA Dining to see how innovative practices are reshaping the way Bruins eat on campus.
Strong patient diversity in biobank reveals new genetic links to disease risk, treatment response
The analysis of nearly 94,000 participants in UCLA’s ATLAS Biobank highlights the value of genetic diversity in developing precision health strategies.
Skin-deep microneedle sensor tracks drug clearance and reveals early kidney and liver dysfunction
A UCLA-led team has developed a tougher, higher-sensitivity wearable platform for continuous monitoring of important molecules.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UCLA event confronts one of medicine’s darkest chapters
Experts explore how the horrifying legacy of German doctors in the Third Reich can inform ethical medical practices today.
The UCLA Festival of Preservation returns May 29–31
Free to the public, the 22nd biennial festival celebrates the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s latest preservation and restoration work.
The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went
Geologists just found signs of the ancient Colorado River hiding in remnants of a vanished lake.
UCLA scientists identify zombie immune cells as a driver of fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging
The study found that excess dietary cholesterol, not just aging alone, can push these immune cells into a permanently inflamed state.
Arab American Heritage Month brings meaningful conversations, opportunities for educators to campus
Campus groups will host a diverse lineup of events for the campus community during the observance month.
UCLA team awarded $5 million DARPA contract to develop AI for math advancement
Team ALPHA, which includes Fields medalist Terence Tao, aims to transform how mathematical discoveries are made, formalized and verified.
UCLA announces $5 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin for fusion science
The gift will empower the university to launch new research and initiatives at the intersection of fusion science and engineering.
Coachella: Art installation by UCLA alumni invites festivalgoers to slow down and look closely
Benjamin Freyinger and Andrew Holder created “Visage Brut,” which is on display at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Adapting oak trees for climate change, one acorn at a time
UCLA researchers and colleagues have pioneered a new conservation approach that uses cutting-edge gene sequencing to save the trees.
Jackie Robinson Day 2026: UCLA baseball celebrates the legacy of the Bruin legend
The No. 1–ranked UCLA Bruins baseball team is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day this year in a special way.
Los Angeles County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life at all-time low in year 11 of UCLA survey
They also cite concerns about immigration enforcement, wildfire recovery and economic pressures; the mayoral race remains highly unsettled.
5 UCLA faculty members awarded 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships
The UCLA scholars are engaged in transformative work in areas ranging from law and chemistry to theater, musical composition and medieval studies.
UCLA Bruins women’s basketball sets records at WNBA draft
A little over a week after they made UCLA history in the NCAA finals, the Bruins had more players selected in a single draft than any school in history.
Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to deliver address at UCLA commencement
The three-time gold medal winner, Bruin alum and philanthropist will speak to graduates at all three UCLA College ceremonies on June 12 at Pauley Pavilion.
‘You belong here!’ Newly admitted students feel the UCLA spirit at Bruin Day
The campus welcomed 14,000 visitors on April 11 with a sneak peek of academic and campus life.
A space for possibility: UCLA joins with local leaders for a better Los Angeles
Inaugural summit brought faculty, researchers and partners together for work led and driven by the LA community.
City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world
Researchers warn that as animals adapt to city life, they may be losing traits needed to survive in the wild.
Deportations and street arrests have risen exponentially, researchers find
A new report from the Deportation Data Project shows the first full look at a year under heightened immigration enforcement.
Student homelessness climbs sharply across Los Angeles County, UCLA study shows
New research from the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools details rising homelessness among youth and fading resources.
New methods to analyze existing records could provide evidence of risk before a suicide
Using large language models to analyze emergency response may offer opportunities for early intervention, a UCLA-led study finds.
UCLA researcher teams up with NASA to map the Earth in unprecedented 3D detail
The new satellite will provide scientists with a detailed look at how the texture of the Earth’s surface is changing.