Life
Study shows unexpected pockets of biodiversity pepper Los Angeles
UCLA biologists have some good news and some bad news for lovers of urban wildlife in Los Angeles.
May 30, 2024
Brain & Behavior
How local journalism boosts support for fixing crumbling infrastructure
Reading strong local journalism is tied to greater support for funding dams, sewers and other basic infrastructure vital to climate resilience, according to new research from UCLA and Duke University.
May 13, 2024
Health
A Simple Blood Test Could Predict Your Risk of Stroke and Cognitive Decline
UCLA researchers have found that measuring the concentrations of a network of inflammatory molecules in the blood could help doctors determine a person's risk for cerebral small vessel disease, a common cause of stroke and cognitive decline.
May 1, 2024
Health
New ultrasound/MRI treatment for prostate cancer shows success
A minimally invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to…
Mar 20, 2024
Health
Yoga gives cognitive benefits to older women at risk of Alzheimer’s
A new UCLA Health study found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…
Feb 26, 2024
Brain & Behavior
WATCH: Great ape children poke and run from adults, like humans
Feb 19, 2024
Life
Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover's samples
If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces might be found in the crater.
Jan 29, 2024
Brain & Behavior
It's getting harder to distinguish between reality and delusion, thanks to technology
Dr. Alaina Burns, a psychiatrist specializing in schizophrenia treatment at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and assistant clinical professor with…
Jan 22, 2024
Health
Semen microbiome health may impact male fertility
You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person’s overall health and well-being.
Jan 20, 2024
Health
How antibiotic-resistant bacteria can teach us to modify behavior
Most people want to do something about climate change, but lifestyle trade-offs and a narrowing window to enact broad changes to industrial, transportation, and consumption patterns are daunting enough to make them resist.
Dec 27, 2023
Health
‘Central dogma’ of biology be misleading bioengineers
Nanovials, a technology created by UCLA’s Dino Di Carlo and his colleagues, allowed researchers to capture single mesenchymal cells and their secretions.
Dec 11, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories
Time flows in a continuous stream — yet our memories are divided into separate episodes, all of which become part of our personal narrative.
Nov 26, 2023
Technology
Experimental brain-like computing system more accurate with custom algorithm
An experimental computing system physically modeled after the biological brain “learned” to identify handwritten numbers with an overall accuracy of 93.4%. The…
Nov 14, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for post-stroke balance
In a new case report, researchers at UCLA Health describe promising results using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the management of post-stroke cerebellar ataxia, a debilitating condition marked by impaired coordination and balance.
Oct 26, 2023