UCLA chemists use oxygen, copper ‘scissors’ to make cheaper drug treatments possible November 22, 2023 The groundbreaking process cuts carbon bonds to convert organic molecules into biologically active amine molecules.
UCLA center aims to make sodium ion batteries a marketable commodity November 17, 2023 The batteries could replace those made with lithium, which is costly and subject to geopolitical constraints.
What’s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows November 14, 2023 A UCLA-led international team also found high levels in carnivorous birds and those in aquatic habitats.
Experimental brain-like computing system more accurate with custom algorithm November 13, 2023 Research brief: The technology developed by UCLA scientists “learned” to identify handwritten numbers with 93.4% overall accuracy.
Experts illuminate how light pollution impacts mountain lions November 8, 2023 Southern California cougars avoid certain areas due to artificial light that can disrupt hunting, a UCLA researcher and colleagues say.
Stem cell research paves way toward regenerating skeletal muscle November 2, 2023 UCLA researchers have made headway using muscle stem cells to regrow damaged muscle in mice.
UCLA researcher finds first proof of menopause in wild chimpanzees October 26, 2023 A study of the Ngogo community in Uganda shows humans aren’t the only primates with menopause and significant post-fertile survival.
Time picks UCLA Engineering climate solution as one of 2023’s top inventions October 24, 2023 The technology leverages seawater to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while producing green hydrogen.
UCLA’s Shelley Taylor awarded National Medal of Science at the White House October 24, 2023 The renowned psychologist was honored, in part, for her “groundbreaking research into mental health and the power of human connection.”
$7.5 million in federal funds to establish Mobility Center of Excellence at UCLA October 20, 2023 The center will study the impacts of automated vehicles and new mobility technologies on the nation’s evolving transportation system.
Can cannabis-based meds help people manage oral cancer pain? October 20, 2023 A UCLA Dentistry–led team has received a $5 million federal grant to develop an effective, non-addictive synthetic cannabinoid.
Inequality not inevitable among mammals, study shows October 13, 2023 Fairness has played as big a role in the evolution of species as dominance and hierarchy — but has been understudied.
Whaling wiped out far more fin whales than previously thought October 12, 2023 A study by UCLA biologists shows a 99% population reduction in the 20th century, but genetic diversity remains high.
A mother mouse needs a diverse gut microbiome to form a healthy placenta October 6, 2023 If also true for humans, targeted microbiome improvements might help promote fetal health during pregnancy.
As the sun rises on a new academic year, a brand-new Bruin urges us to look up September 29, 2023 Abraham Amiri, who escaped the Taliban, is pursuing his passion for planetary sciences — and inviting the UCLA community to join in.
UCLA-led team develops key improvement to Nobel Prize-winning technology September 26, 2023 An advance in cryo-electron microscopy could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies.
How to save plants from climate change? Just ask them September 25, 2023 A UCLA-led study identified characteristics from more than 100 types of plants that can be analyzed to determine their preferred temperature and rainfall amount.
Celebrate Star Trek Day the Bruin way September 6, 2023 Sept. 8 is the anniversary of the TV show’s debut. We asked 2 UCLA scholars to talk about the generation-spanning galactic phenomenon.
UCLA-led climate projects receive $7.5 million in state-funded grants from UC August 31, 2023 Efforts will aim to boost EV use, energy storage, firefighter safety and the well-being of migrant workers.
Could insights from ants help people build better transportation networks? August 31, 2023 UCLA biologists found that the insects’ nests reflect the way they work together — or don’t — to forage for food.
Birds living at UCLA were less afraid of humans after the pandemic closure August 22, 2023 After a year with little human interaction, dark-eyed juncos were surprisingly more comfortable with people once campus life returned to normal.
Organic chem for kids? UCLA program immerses youngsters in notoriously challenging subject August 22, 2023 By the end of the program, more than 90% of campers said they believed other children their age could learn organic chemistry.
Human-set fires 13,000 years ago led to extinction of megafauna in Southern California August 18, 2023 Research by UCLA and La Brea Tar Pits scientists upends theory that saber-toothed cats, other large mammals were hunted out of existence.
Consumers who buy cannabis products containing HHCs could be getting less than they hoped for August 14, 2023 UCLA chemists have developed a method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.
New study identifies genes linked to high production of key antibody August 14, 2023 The discovery was made possible by UCLA-developed nanotechnology.