Stronger stress response in monkeys helps them survive
A recent El Niño drought paved the way for the new discovery.
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UCLA scientists envision the future of the biodata ‘revolution’
An interdisciplinary panel highlighted research developments in the booming field of computational biosciences at a Dec. 10 event.
Nearly 40 UCLA faculty named among the world’s most influential researchers
The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.
UCLA researchers discover a way to make fat cells skinny
Findings could lead to new, more effective therapies for managing diabetes.
UCLA’s inaugural Future of Food Fellows poised to advance the field of cellular agriculture
Biophysicist Amy Rowat spearheads new graduate fellowship program to cultivate leaders in sustainable food systems.
Scientists discover ‘entirely unanticipated’ role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development
Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.
UCLA stem cell research tour lights path to STEM for high school students
The outreach program connects Los Angeles-area students to scientists’ work in medicine and disease treatment.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
A study shows the buildup of filamentous actin, which inhibits cellular waste removal, contributes to age-onset cognitive decline.
UCLA researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
Research brief: New study highlights a target for therapies to prevent heart failure after heart attacks.
UCLA researchers engineer experimental drug for preventing heart failure after heart attacks
New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models.
UCLA team develops a platform that mimics nature to enhance T cell-based therapies
Immune-based treatment gets a boost to its cancer-fighting superpowers.
FDA approval of drug regimen helps lower recurrence risk for early-stage breast cancer patients
The decision is based on findings from a clinical trial led by UCLA’s Dennis Slamon combining ribociclib with hormonal therapy.
New Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA will seek cures for autoimmune disorders
The new center, established with a $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, will house three main projects.
Scientists create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder.
Molecule ‘handedness’ determines the strength of a coupling between nuclear spins
The discovery could lead to better noninvasive sensors for studying chemical reactions involving chiral molecules.
Researchers uncover shared molecular mechanisms across three types of dementia
The discovery of genes that marked vulnerable neurons could open options for therapeutic approaches.
Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity – even for marmots
Researchers have established a cumulative adversity index that could be adapted to help conservation efforts for other species.
A bird’s best friend
UCLA’s chief sustainability officer Nurit Katz draws deep inspiration from nature — and hopes you will too.
A deeper understanding of avians — and ourselves — through song
UCLA professor Stephanie White discusses what birds could teach us about communication.
In the company of birds
Birds, UCLA environmental humanities scholar Ursula Heise attests, have profoundly important stories to tell — if only we know how to listen.
How a UCLA sparrow population could be a blueprint for wildlife vitality in changing cities
Doctoral student Joey Di Liberto reflects on a nuanced breeding season on campus for the dark-eyed junco.
Honey, honey: Cultural coevolution
Evolutionary anthropologist Brian Wood talks about his research on the greater honeyguide, a wild bird in Africa that guides people to honey.
A Newsroom aviary
Check out a sampling of a decade’s worth of bird research by UCLA faculty and students.
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
Older birds tend to have fewer, more selective friendships with stronger bonds and may know better where to find food.