New study identifies genes linked to high production of key antibody August 14, 2023 The discovery was made possible by UCLA-developed nanotechnology.
UCLA receives $4.1 million commitment to atmospheric and oceanic sciences department August 8, 2023 The gift, from adjunct professor Larry Harding, honors his late father, UCLA alumnus Wayne Harding.
What’s scarier: A 50-ton megalodon or a doctoral dissertation? August 4, 2023 With “The Meg 2” opening in theaters, we ask UCLA Ph.D. candidate De’Marcus Robinson which he would rather face.
Planetary defense test deflected an asteroid but unleashed a boulder swarm August 4, 2023 A UCLA-led study of NASA’s DART mission determined that the strategy presents previously unanticipated risks.
True shape of lithium revealed for the first time in UCLA research August 2, 2023 The discovery and a new technique developed by the investigators could lead to safer, higher-performance rechargeable batteries.
GPT-3 can reason about as well as a college student, UCLA psychologists report July 31, 2023 The question remains: Does the technology mimic human reasoning or is it using a fundamentally new cognitive process?
New paper proposes incorporating anti-racism in life sciences education July 24, 2023 Classes in the STEM fields should include context from history and other social sciences, UCLA researchers write.
Hardship affects the gut microbiome across generations July 20, 2023 A UCLA-led study found that adversity experienced by mothers during their childhood or pregnancy is reflected in their children’s gut microbiomes.
How do smoke, smog affect birds? New initiative invites Californians to help find out July 18, 2023 Project Phoenix, which launches today, was developed by UCLA and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Megalodon was no cold-blooded killer June 26, 2023 A killer, yes. But an analysis of tooth minerals reveals how the warm-blooded predator maintained its body temperature.
UCLA geologists are using artificial intelligence to predict landslides June 23, 2023 Their newly developed method could bolster efforts to protect lives and property in some of the world’s most disaster-prone areas.
Astrophysicists confirm the faintest galaxy ever seen in the early universe May 31, 2023 The small, distant galaxy JD1 is typical of the kind that burned off hydrogen fog left over from the Big Bang.
White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals May 24, 2023 Genomic research led by UCLA scientists could support conservation efforts; the species is endangered in large part because of illegal hunting.
Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations May 17, 2023 A UCLA-led study assesses the complex effects of environmental stressors on tropical species in the Usambara Mountains.
Study could help solve mystery of the disappearing twins May 11, 2023 A UCLA-led team of astronomers found, surprisingly, that there are no young binary stars near the Milky Way’s black hole.
4 faculty members inducted into National Academy of Sciences for 2023 May 3, 2023 UCLA’s newest honorees are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou.
What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird? May 2, 2023 A UCLA-led study finds that urban bird species tend to be smaller and less territorial and have greater ability to fly long distances.
Pri Narang and Sergio Carbajo look to advance quantum science for next-gen sensors May 1, 2023 The UCLA professors envision making a big impact with tiny particles.
Tibetan Plateau soil temperatures are found to affect climate regionally, globally April 17, 2023 Over the past 20 years, UCLA’s Yongkang Xue has been learning how land temperature and moisture influence major climate patterns.
5 UCLA professors receive 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships April 7, 2023 The honorees are Michael Berry, Scott Cummings, Prineha Narang, Alex Purves and Michael Rothberg.
Nanoparticle with mRNA appears to prevent, treat peanut allergies in mice April 3, 2023 A UCLA-developed technology could also provide a platform for fighting other allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Creating a more inclusive beauty industry through science March 27, 2023 AJ Addae, a UCLA chemical biology doctoral student, launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones
When it comes to identifying new gene therapies, she’s in it for the long run March 22, 2023 Two years after she first joined a UCLA lab, Grace McAuley identified a critical step toward a possible therapy for a rare disease.
UCLA-led study uses base editing to correct mutation that causes rare immune deficiency March 20, 2023 The condition, CD3 delta SCID, is caused by a mutation that prevents the production of the CD3 delta protein that is needed for the normal development of T cells
Emerging field of evolutionary medicine could address range of health conditions February 28, 2023 UCLA researchers say the approach could help tackle cancer, antibiotic resistance and food-related disorders.