One of California’s iconic tree species offers lessons for conservation November 25, 2019 New research casts doubt on the common assumption that plants and animals are adapted to their environments.
Planning a trip abroad? Before you pack, check the air pollution levels November 25, 2019 A UCLA study finds that even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is detrimental to one's health.
Geffen School of Medicine honors doctor for his groundbreaking research on immune response November 20, 2019 Dr. Zhijian “James” Chen won the 2019 Switzer Prize, which recognizes excellence in basic biological science.
UCLA to launch institute to advance scholarship on Armenia and its diaspora November 19, 2019 The interdisciplinary institute is the first initiative of its size and scope. It is being created with a $20 million gift from the estate of philanthropist and entrepreneur Kirk Kerkorian.
Dozens of UCLA scientists rank among world’s most-cited researchers November 19, 2019 Report from Web of Science Group identifies researchers in 21 fields whose work was most often referenced by other papers.
UCLA’s second Centennial initiative will engage L.A.-area school teachers and students November 18, 2019 They will participate in research on equality, opportunity and change as part of ‘Data for Democracy in Los Angeles.’
$20 million fundraising initiative will support efforts to improve treatment for lung disease November 14, 2019 The funds will support the work of Dr. John Belperio and Dr. Joseph Lynch III in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044 November 14, 2019 Predictions for when the change could happen spanned 100 years, but a new UCLA study focuses on a 25-year period.
$27 million grant will strengthen effort to increase biomedical workforce diversity November 12, 2019 The NIH awarded $27.2 million to UCLA to lead the new phase of an effort to enhance diversity in the biomedical workforce.
UCLA stands with DACA recipients and all immigrant students on campus November 12, 2019 A statement to the campus community from Chancellor Gene Block and Abel Valenzuela, special advisor to the chancellor.
Combating deepfakes: Leading scholars to discuss doctored content and how to fight it November 12, 2019 The UCLA Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics will host a workshop on the many implications of doctored content, Nov. 15-16.
Activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim wins Pritzker Award for young environmental innovators November 8, 2019 The native of Chad promotes environmental protections for indigenous groups through work with international organizations.
Researchers convert 2D images into 3D using deep learning November 7, 2019 The fluorescence microscopy technique is expected to benefit studies in life sciences and biology.
Carbon dioxide capture and use could become big business November 6, 2019 The research is the most comprehensive study to date investigating the potential future scale and cost of 10 different ways to use carbon dioxide.
UCLA Health partners with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on health and wellness November 6, 2019 Collaboration to be kicked off at leukemia and lymphoma fundraiser Nov. 9.
Study reveals how brain injury can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder November 4, 2019 UCLA researchers find that the brain processes fear differently after injury.
Many take anticoagulants and OTC supplements, which poses risk October 31, 2019 The study highlights the need to teach consumers about the dangers of some drug interactions.
Three UCLA scientists receive grants totaling more than $18 million October 31, 2019 Funds from California’s stem cell agency will support research on a blinding eye disease, cancer and an immune disorder.
National Cancer Institute awards UCLA prostate cancer program an $8.7 million grant October 31, 2019 The funds will help advance work in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the disease
Mitochondria’s activity in lung tumors could predict response to treatment October 30, 2019 The study demonstrates that PET imaging can be used to read mitochondrial activity in lung tumors.
Whether a fashion model or not, some body image concerns are universal October 29, 2019 Researchers created an app that allowed them to study body self-perceptions.
$10 million gift will provide scholarships to UCLA students from middle-income families October 28, 2019 The contribution from philanthropist Steve Tisch will also create an endowed fund to challenge other donors to contribute.
$6 million in gifts boosts entertainment law program October 25, 2019 The funds will add scholarships and new curriculum for the renamed Ziffren Institute for Media, Entertainment, Technology and Sports Law.
Free public festival at UCLA offers science exploration for all ages, Nov. 3 October 24, 2019 Actor Mayim Bialik, a UCLA alumna, will be on hand to receive an award from the UCLA College division of physical sciences.
Health uninsurance rate in California remained low in 2018, survey finds October 24, 2019 The results also show key findings in non-cigarette tobacco use, mental health and well-being.