Exposure to violence contributes to high rates of suicide thoughts and attempts among transgender people
UCLA’s Williams Institute analysis of data found experiences with conversion therapy and hostile policy environments also add to risk factors.
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Up on the roof: UCLA Downtown debuts as a new forum for civic dialogue in Los Angeles
The venue welcomed alumni, civic leaders and journalists for a candid conversation with LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson.
California launches tool to monitor and track AI's impact on the labor market
A report from the California Policy Lab at UCLA analyzed findings from the newly launched California AI-Unemployment Tracker.
A bridge to scientific discovery: UCLA receives $1.4 million from W.M. Keck Foundation
The seven projects supported by the grant pair early-career faculty and doctoral students in critical and emerging areas of research.
‘Safe, seen and cherished’: Nest Homeboy children are cared for
Trust is the key to an early childhood education partnership between UCLA, Homeboy Industries and Nest Global. Just don’t call it daycare.
UCLA Health study documents successful one-year outcome following first-ever bladder transplant
The findings highlight key insights from two subsequent bladder transplants performed at UCLA Health.
UCLA air quality experts on what you’re breathing in the Boyle Heights fire
UCLA air quality scientists Yifang Zhu and Suzanne Paulson told reporters about what some of the health risks might be.
‘A new, higher form of humanism’: Major expansion of ancient studies with new center in UCLA Humanities
An $11 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Cunard will establish the UCLA Jeffrey P. Cunard Center for Global Antiquity.
Neanderthals in Western Europe were doing well right before they went extinct
The research examined DNA extracted from the bones of 27 individuals who lived in the Meuse Basin between 49,000 and 40,000 B.C.E.
UCLA among group awarded $17 million to participate in autism clinical trials
They will be part of a multicenter initiative to accelerate clinical trial readiness for people with autism and related genetic conditions.
UCLA Health launches research-driven center of excellence to evaluate AI implementation in health care
The innovation hub dedicated to pioneering AI research in transformative medicine.
UCLA’s Sustainable Bruin Move Out saves tons — literally
On the Thursday before graduation, students unloaded 3,200 pounds of their gently used items.
Meet the doctor building tiny tools for big science breakthroughs
UCLA's Steven Jonas uses nanotechnology in his lab to explore cancer and other disease-fighting tools.
Can scientists learn cells’ language? UCLA-led team aims to decode cellular conversations
Billion Cell×Cell Project aims to decipher the ‘language’ cells use to shape health, disease and future therapies.
High-severity fires burn 30 times more acreage than 40 years ago, researchers find
From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found.
Childhood adversity can change how cells produce energy with lifelong effects on health
Abuse and neglect both affect mitochondrial function but in slightly different ways.
Building U.S.–Mexico partnerships to expand opportunities for Latino communities
UCLA and American Mexican organization convene leaders from both nations to explore their shared future.
With heat becoming deadlier, UCLA mobilizes community health workers as a front line of defense
‘Heat ambassadors’ are bring life-saving resources directly to vulnerable residents in partnership with LA County.
Honoring Juneteenth at UCLA: Exploring the Bruin archives
Find books, libraries and scholarly insights from across campus trace the holiday's origins and examine its lasting significance in American life.
Not so golden: Diversity losing its shine for streaming studios – but not audiences
The path to mainstream success is shrinking for filmmakers of color and women, according to UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report.
Jason Amorosi has graduation covered for all Bruins
The go-to guy around campus for commencement attire recently celebrated his 27th work anniversary at UCLA.
‘The power of student voices’: One year of the UCLA Latinx Success Center
Dedicated to community, inclusivity and support, the center has served more than 6,200 students so far.
Emergency department visits increased during and after Aliso Canyon gas blowout
A UCLA study also showed more visits for conditions and symptoms associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants.
UCLA researchers may have discovered how to heal damaged kidneys
Blocking a protein that interferes with tissue repair helps injured internal organs recover in mice.
At UCLA, a week of ‘building peace through education’
The research exchange organized by Ron Avi Astor brought together Jewish, Muslim and Druze educators from across Israeli society.