A new study in an animal model provides direct evidence for the role of the vagus nerve in gut microbiome-brain communication, addressing a critical gap in the field.
Feb 11, 2025
A new study is challenging conventional wisdom about trust and betrayal, revealing that people often still trust someone who has betrayed others - if they themselves benefited from the betrayal.
Jan 10, 2025
Los Angeles is burning and scientists say it's no accident. After two extremely wet winters that spurred explosive plant growth, 2024 brought record heat and a bone-dry start to what should be the rainy season.
Jan 9, 2025
Workers stuck in demanding jobs with little control over their work suffer sleep problems that can persist for nearly a decade, according to new research that tracked more than 1,700 Americans through their middle-age years.
Jan 8, 2025
Growing up in a multilingual household may help children with autism develop stronger cognitive abilities and reduce core autism symptoms, according to new research that challenges previous concerns about language exposure.
Jan 5, 2025
A new study reveals that emergency department physicians who more frequently admit patients to the hospital don't achieve better survival outcomes, challenging assumptions about defensive medicine and hospitalization benefits.
Dec 23, 2024
UCLA researchers have identified a promising blood-based marker that could detect early signs of cognitive decline, potentially offering a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to brain MRI scans.
Dec 18, 2024
A new UCLA study reveals that men with early-stage prostate cancer may benefit from a simple dietary intervention: reducing omega-6 fatty acids while increasing omega-3s through diet and fish oil supplements.
Dec 13, 2024
Inside our bodies lies a complex system of fat tissue that does far more than just store excess energy.
Nov 22, 2024
UCLA scientists have developed a pioneering approach that combines genetic analysis with real-time observation of cancer cell behavior, offering new possibilities for treating glioblastoma, one of the most lethal forms of brain cancer.
Nov 22, 2024
Summary: A groundbreaking UCLA and NOAA study reveals that increased evaporation, driven by rising temperatures, is now the primary cause of severe droughts in the American West.
Nov 7, 2024
Summary: UCLA Health researchers have discovered that people who experience discrimination show distinct differences in their gut microbiome, including lower levels of anti-inflammatory bacteria and altered gene activity.
Oct 27, 2024
Scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have developed a first-of-its-kind experimental therapy…
Oct 24, 2024
A UCLA-led study has provided an unprecedented look at how gene regulation evolves during human brain development, showing how the 3D structure of chromatin — DNA and proteins — plays a critical role.
Oct 10, 2024
