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Research brief: UCLA scientists have discovered that histones act as an enzyme that converts copper into a usable form for cells.

A large-scale trial of nearly 5,500 older people found that individually tailored interventions reduced serious injuries by about 8%.

The UCLA COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project tracks issues involving the pandemic and mass incarceration in prisons and jails.

UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital has launched an innovative project to support the emotional needs of children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A single protein may determine the size of scars, scientists say. Larger scars heighten the risk of future death from heart failure.

A large percentage of users of both products are also underage, according to new research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Research brief: A study shows that the proportion of vaccinated adolescents is higher in most states that require students to receive the vaccine.

Two members of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center have received a grant for work that could be helpful in developing a vaccine.

Research brief: The advance could accelerate large-scale testing and diagnosis of people with genetic and metabolic disorders.

Dr. Abbas Ardehali said the success will provide valuable insights for other transplant programs.

The former Bruins basketball player has committed $500,000 through his foundation — matched by a $500,000 UCLA Centennial Term Chair Match.

A crisis thrust the UCLA community into new ways of thinking and acting. Despite great challenges, Bruins have remained brilliant and resilient.

Kate Gieschen ’20, who graduated from the UCLA School of Nursing in June, reveals how she and other young health professionals have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic.

A new style of partnerships changes lives on the vast continent.

Start a routine that boosts your mood and your health.

Research brief: The study used data on 20,000 people hospitalized for influenza in New York.

UCLA is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and departments are working closely with local, state and national officials.

The film collects chemical signals from sweat and converts them into electrical ones that can be processed and displayed on a watch.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized the hospital for its national excellence in seven pediatric specialties.

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor Marc Suchard will co-lead the effort, which has received funding from the National Institutes of Health.

A unique approach developed at UCLA suggests a possible path toward treatments for other types of severe infection.

In an open letter, deans and faculty members recommit to promoting diversity.

Researchers also found that cognitive behavior therapy was the most effective approach for boosting the immune system.

Having witnessed the struggles of her own family and others, Melissa Rios learned early on how education, poverty and health are linked.

Research brief: Findings from a UCLA study indicate some men may not require the intensive treatment they have traditionally received.