DataX initiative aims to broaden UCLA expertise in data and data science
The campuswide program will give students, research staff and faculty — whatever their scholarly concentration — the tools to incorporate data in their work.
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Do doctors treat pain differently based on their patients’ race?
A UCLA study shows that in the 2000s, physicians prescribed opioids more frequently to whites suffering from back pain than to patients of color.
Parched land could help contain some floods but catastrophic flooding still likely to increase
The study’s publication comes just weeks after severe flooding killed hundreds of people in Europe.
Will it be safe for humans to fly to Mars?
Could the very timing of a mission help shield astronauts from dangerous radiation?
Scientists develop brain organoids with complex neural activity
A UCLA study suggests researchers could analyze neurological disorders in a stem cell–derived model.
UCLA-led study could clarify how gut microbes can exacerbate cognitive decline
The research, conducted in mice, could elucidate how and why the phenomenon occurs.
UCLA receives funding for research resources on Latino policy
A $2.5 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will support two databases aimed at advancing equitable policy solutions.
Vaping just once raises oxidative stress levels in nonsmokers, increasing disease risk
Stress levels as much as quadrupled after nonsmokers used an e-cigarette for just a half-hour, UCLA researchers found.
New metric shows COVID cut average lifespan by nearly a decade in parts of U.S.
UCLA sociologist Patrick Heuveline’s demographic tool clarifies the impact of temporary “shocks” like epidemics and natural disasters.
New mothers’ sleep loss linked to accelerated aging
Too little sleep in the first six months after giving birth can add three to seven years to women’s “biological age,” UCLA scientists report.
Women voice frustration over current care for recurrent urinary tract infections
A study by researchers from UCLA and Cedars-Sinai highlights the need for alternatives to antibiotics and better treatment strategies.
Nanotech device can detect risk for serious complication during pregnancy
Researchers from UCLA and Cedars-Sinai have developed a blood test to identify placenta accreta spectrum disorder.
Text-message ‘nudges’ can encourage holdouts to get COVID vaccination, study finds
The researchers said their findings held true across all demographics, including groups that have been hesitant to receive the vaccine.
Nearly half of L.A. tenants owe back rent
A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Eliminating RNA-binding protein improves survival in aggressive leukemia
A team led by UCLA scientists found that removing IGF2BP3 selectively targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
Research suggests ending eviction moratoriums led to spikes in COVID cases and deaths
A UCLA-led study found that coronavirus spread steadily after states’ eviction bans expired in mid-2020.
More than 1 in 5 Californians did not follow restrictions on group gatherings
A report by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reveals how residents responded to COVID-19 guidelines.
Mental health needs might not be met among California’s Latino and Asian communities
A pair of UCLA studies reveal many don’t believe they need help, even if they report having psychological symptoms.
For a bellwether of progress in LGBTQ rights, look to UCLA’s Williams Institute
Scholars are working on new mythbusting research to counter attacks on issues like trans rights.
RNA modification may protect against liver disease, explain liver fat differences between sexes
Research brief: Scientists have identified hundreds of chemical modifications that can alter RNA’s protein-making instructions without affecting the core DNA.
Climate change definitively linked to increases in extreme rain and snow, UCLA research finds
Scientists used machine learning to analyze decades’ worth of weather data from around the world.
High temperatures increase workers’ injury risk, whether they’re outdoors or inside
The trend reflects another consequence of climate change, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs study.
UCLA’s ecosystem health report card gives L.A. County a C+
The report highlights the need for more biodiversity protections and equitable access to resources.
Tool helps predict who will respond best to targeted prostate cancer therapy
The ‘nomogram’ opens the door to improved personalized treatments, a UCLA-led study shows.
Scientists create genetic library for mega-ecosystem in Pacific Ocean
The new database will help researchers, conservationists and fisheries understand changes to marine species and ecosystems.