New research hub to focus on quantum biology September 21, 2021 The Quantum Biology Center at UCLA is the first research hub of its kind in the U.S.
UCLA receives $13 million contract to expand COVID-19 testing September 20, 2021 The tests use SwabSeq, a technology developed in 2020 at UCLA, to deliver results in less than 24 hours.
DataX initiative aims to broaden UCLA expertise in data and data science September 15, 2021 The campuswide program will give students, research staff and faculty — whatever their scholarly concentration — the tools to incorporate data in their work.
Do doctors treat pain differently based on their patients’ race? September 10, 2021 A UCLA study shows that in the 2000s, physicians prescribed opioids more frequently to whites suffering from back pain than to patients of color.
Latinos in labor unions were better protected from job losses during pandemic September 6, 2021 A UCLA study also found that Black and Latino union workers had higher wages than their counterparts in non-union jobs.
Parched land could help contain some floods but catastrophic flooding still likely to increase August 27, 2021 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? August 25, 2021 Could the very timing of a mission help shield astronauts from dangerous radiation?
Scientists develop brain organoids with complex neural activity August 23, 2021 A UCLA study suggests researchers could analyze neurological disorders in a stem cell–derived model.
UCLA research pinpoints where 2020 census undercounts were most likely in L.A. County August 19, 2021 The study confirms observers’ fears that the enumeration faced insurmountable barriers to an accurate count.
UCLA-led study could clarify how gut microbes can exacerbate cognitive decline August 17, 2021 The research, conducted in mice, could elucidate how and why the phenomenon occurs.
UCLA receives funding for research resources on Latino policy August 16, 2021 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 August 9, 2021 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. August 5, 2021 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 August 5, 2021 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.
Los Angeles County is not fully supporting its Latino residents, report says August 4, 2021 UCLA faculty helped compile and analyze data used in the Alliance for a Better Community’s Latino Scorecard.
Women voice frustration over current care for recurrent urinary tract infections August 4, 2021 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 August 3, 2021 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 August 2, 2021 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 July 29, 2021 A UCLA–USC survey suggests that countywide, tenants owe landlords more than $3 billion.
Eliminating RNA-binding protein improves survival in aggressive leukemia July 28, 2021 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 July 26, 2021 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 July 22, 2021 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 July 22, 2021 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 July 20, 2021 Scholars are working on new mythbusting research to counter attacks on issues like trans rights.
Four UCLA research centers receive grants from California 100 July 19, 2021 New statewide initiative focuses on making the state’s next century more innovative, sustainable and equitable.