Search

An increase in the number and severity of heat waves over the coming years would pose a particular challenge for the species because small-bodied birds dehydrate more quickly.

Dr. Judith Currier, has been named chair of the largest clinical trials network focused on HIV.

In addition, Presner, who is a co-principle investigator on UCLA’s urban humanities initiative, has been appointed associate dean of digital innovation.

The Hammer Museum at UCLA is hosting a panel discussion about the future of environmentally friendly transportation in Los Angeles.

Highlights from New York Times, Washington Post, NBC News, Marie Claire, Los Angeles Times and others.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

Chemical engineer Yunfeng Lu has helped develop a way to deliver natural enzymes to the liver, speeding up the metabolism of alcohol.

Highlights from Bloomberg, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Univision, KABC-TV and others.

“The center will provide CNSI with the cutting-edge technology to help us maintain our leadership in biophotonics research,” said UCLA’s Laurent Bentolila.

The discovery explains the mechanisms behind the protective effects of lipid emulsion therapy and could improve treatments for people with heart disease.

A gift from philanthropists Jane and Terry Semel will enable UCLA to expand research, teaching and activities connected to the campus’s Healthy Campus Initiative.

Highlights from CBS Evening News, Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Economist, Bloomberg and others.

Renee Tajima-Peña will receive the Past//Forward Award from Visual Communications, the nation's longest-running Asian Pacific American media arts center.

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.

In this Q&A about “The Book of Why,” UCLA’s Judea Pearl shares how understanding causality plays a vital role in developing artificial intelligence.

A UCLA study reveals why the story of ‘Catalina’ was dynamic, engaging, culturally appropriate and relatable to the women.

Highlights from Los Angeles Times, Time, Bloomberg, The Guardian, Reuters and others.

He assumes the role after serving as interim vice chancellor since July 2016.

Jeffrey Bennett, winner of the American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award, will draw from his book, “A Global Warming Primer,” for his presentation.

Since its inception in 2015, the program has provided 33 UCLA students with funding to complete research, projects or internships that focus on food issues.

Political scientist Lynn Vavreck notes that while extreme candidates may mobilize their party’s base, sometimes they fire up their opponent’s base even more.

Highlights from NBC News, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Bloomberg News, KCRW-FM and others.