UCLA brain researchers receive $4 million NIH grant to supercharge miniature microscope
Their new devices will enable scientists to observe neuronal activity in freely moving animals at even higher resolutions.
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With $12 million in federal funding, UCLA to expand reach of its depression treatment
Faculty with the Depression Grand Challenge have created a system for managing mental health that they hope can be scaled and customized.
Your monkeypox questions answered as vaccine access expands
UCLA infectious disease doctors say that most people who get infected do not require hospitalization and the chance of contracting it remains “very low.”
UCLA awarded $11.5 million to improve organ, hand and face transplantation
The two grant projects, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, will be led by Dr. Jerzy Kupiec-Weglinski.
Founder of UCLA’s liver transplant program reflects on 40 years of saving lives
“It was an incredible span and an incredible career,” said Dr. Ronald Busuttil. “I couldn’t be happier.”
Scientists confirm COVID tied to wildlife sales at Chinese market
The research, co-authored by UCLA’s Marc Suchard, indicates the pandemic started with two separate jumps from animals to humans.
Zooming across the political divide
Liberals and conservatives can have positive experiences when they talk politics over the video conferencing platform, a UCLA study shows.
Scientists develop blueprint for turning stem cells into sensory interneurons
The research is an important advance toward cell therapies that could restore sensation in people with spinal cord injuries.
Surfing with my surgeon
Video: UCLA doctor Adam Sassoon and his patient Robert Lombard hit the waves after Lombard’s knee replacement surgery and recovery.
The psychedelic Rx: Hallucinogens and mental health
Can drugs like psilocybin and ecstasy effectively treat depression, addiction and other conditions? UCLA researchers are working to find out.
Asian, Hispanic and Black Californians saw bigger drops in life expectancy than whites during COVID
The findings are another troubling sign of the pandemic’s uneven impact across different communities.
After facial feminization surgery, transgender people report better psychosocial health
The procedure is important for the treatment of patients with gender dysphoria, UCLA research finds.
Roe reactions: Faculty share insights on the ruling and the future of abortion rights
Scholars from across UCLA have been quoted in major media outlets on a variety of topics related to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Barriers keep NHPI and LGBTQ smokers from breathing free
“Policies and cessation strategies must be tailored to fit the population,” said UCLA’s Sean Tan. “A one-size-fits-all framework doesn’t work.”
Study shows HIV speeds up body’s aging processes soon after infection
Changes at the DNA level can accelerate aging by nearly five years, UCLA researchers and their colleagues report.
Q&A: What you should know about new COVID vaccines for young kids
UCLA’s Dr. Annabelle de St. Maurice discusses the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, which are now available to children as young as 6 months.
UCLA survey quantifies COVID vaccine hesitancy among Californians
More than half of Californians who aren’t vaccinated are still worried about side effects, a new report finds.
UCLA scholars, policymakers consider post–Roe v. Wade landscape
California and Los Angeles will play a critical role in ensuring reproductive rights, panelists said.
Know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. UCLA doctors tell you how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
UCLA surgeons develop new technique to reduce Adam’s apple without neck scar
The gender-affirming procedure could help reduce the stigma faced by transgender and nonbinary patients.
Can computers understand complex words and concepts?
Research by UCLA, MIT and NIH scientists finds that a machine learning system organizes knowledge in a “very intuitive structure.”
Factors causing low COVID vaccination rates have spilled over to flu vaccine rates in parts of U.S.
The research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggests declining trust in public health.
Most male suicides in U.S. show no link to mental health issues, study reveals
The use of firearms and alcohol consumption are common factors in these deaths, say UCLA and CDC researchers.
Well, I see it differently!
UCLA psychologist Matthew Lieberman explains why people don’t perceive the world the same way others do.
UCLA-led research shows majorities of both political parties support legal abortion
Two national surveys that spanned demographic groups showed opposition to complete abortion bans.