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Research Brief: Nearly 1 million people in the U.S. have MS, and treatments that can reverse the course of disease, rather than temporarily ease symptoms, are needed.

The brain cells, called astrocytes, previously thought to provide mainly nourishment and housekeeping functions for neurons, may help regulate the disorders, a UCLA study suggests.

In tests, perovskite-based cells made with the same chemical found in coffee maintained their power conversion efficiency for several weeks longer than those without it.

UCLA's Quality of Life Index shows that sky-high housing prices most worry respondents — especially younger people and renters.

The researchers examined health and population data from more than 180,000 children served by the WIC program in Los Angeles County.

Research on 144 countries reveals the opportunities and pitfalls of this fast-growing sector.

Archaeologist Jo Anne Van Tilburg, who will be on “60 Minutes” April 21, continues to seek insight from the statues and for the living descendants of their makers.

UCLA research contributes to assessing the reliability of industry-funded drug trials.

Research Brief: Researchers compared the system’s results with readings by UCLA doctors who had more than 10 years of experience.

UCLA researchers compared testing and costs for patients undergoing cataract surgery at two Los Angeles hospitals.

UCLA researchers and colleagues have designed a first-of-its-kind nanogenerator that can work in remote areas because it provides its own power and does not need batteries. It also acts as a weather station.

Ziva Cooper, of the UCLA Cannabis Research Institute, will direct interdisciplinary teams of scholars with specialties in medicine, public health, policy, science and law.

The engineers and mathematicians have designed a unique and effective system that could be used to produce clean, fresh water, or to recycle industrial water that would otherwise be wasted.

“As our treatments become more technical and expensive, it is our responsibility to prove that these treatments lead to benefits that warrant the increased cost,” said UCLA’s Dr. Ann Raldow, the study's first author.

UCLA professor Kent Hill said the new insights could apply to other disease-causing parasites as well, including those that cause Chagas disease.

Economists explore in a working paper whether parental gender attitudes have an effect on math aptitude.

The project, which used a feature film and a text messaging prompt, led a record number of Nigerian citizens to report acts of misconduct.

UCLA Extension’s Ochan Otim grew up in Uganda, which since its two-decade civil war has seen many people driven to drinking to alleviate their suffering.

The trend places additional stress on wildlife ecosystems and resources that the approximately 24 million people living in Southern California need to survive.

City and neighborhood planners should be aware that greater numbers of trees and more park space can support the health of teens and seniors in their communities.

“It’s clear through this study and other research that there’s no one right answer for every family,” said UCLA professor Jennie Brand.

In a study with mice, using a technique called photothermal ablation enhanced the treatment’s effectiveness.

The study could have implications for addressing value in the field of radiation medicine, a traditionally male-dominated specialty, according to UCLA's Dr. Luca Valle.

UCLA researchers’ development of a more effective and reliable therapy for periodontal disease may suit a wide range of medical and dental applications.

The study showed that household medical costs were 30 percent higher, and the likelihood of medical debt was doubled, when an adult had lived through three or more adverse experiences during childhood.