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October 30, 1:25 am

School of engineering hosts a daylong event celebrating internet’s 50th birthday

Mark Cuban, Jameela Jamil and Ashton Kutcher were among the many noted speakers that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the internet with UCLA on Tuesday. Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of when graduate student Charley Kine, working under UCLA distinguished computer science professor Leonard Kleinrock sent a data transmission over a computer network, laying the groundwork for what later became known as the internet. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti presented Leonard Kleinrock, a distinguished computer science professor, with a key to the city. Kleinrock’s research helped develop the internet as we know it today. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 28, 12:25 am

Popular, goal-driven diets may lead to adverse health effects, say UCLA experts

Calorie counting and suppressing cravings is not as healthy as some students may think. Instead, they should listen to their bodies and feed them what they want, UCLA experts said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA experts say that calorie counting is not as healthy as some students may think. In fact, goal-driven diets may contribute to stress, particularly for students who experience academic stress already. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)

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October 23, 11:34 pm

Researchers find potential new treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia

UCLA researchers have discovered a way to block the growth of leukemic cells. Researchers in the UCLA Chute Laboratory found that a specific antibody can block the molecule pleiotrophin from binding to chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, cells according to a study published Oct. Read more...

Photo: Heather Himburg (right), an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA, and John Chute (left), a professor of medicine at UCLA, were co-authors in a study which discovered a method to block the growth of leukemic cells. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin)

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October 23, 1:00 am

Two professors of medicine elected to National Academy of Medicine

Two UCLA professors have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, a private, nonprofit institution which advises on issues concerning science, technology and health. Denise Aberle, a radiology and bioengineering professor, and Carol Mangione, a professor of medicine and public health, were recognized by the academy on Oct. Read more...

Photo: Denise Aberle (left) a radiology and bioengineering professor, and Carol Mangione (right) a professor of medicine and public health, were elected to the National Academy of Medicine on Oct. 21. (Courtesy of UCLA Health)

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October 21, 11:56 pm

UCLA researchers develop prototype to more efficiently detect rare cells in blood

A UCLA-led team has made detecting rare cells in blood cheaper and faster. A research team led by Aydogan Ozcan, a UCLA professor who specializes in physical and wave electronics, developed a new prototype version of a cytometer, a device that measures and detects rare cells in blood. Read more...

Photo: A research team led by Aydogan Ozcan, a UCLA professor who specializes in physical and wave electronics, developed a prototype of a device that measures and detects rare cells in blood. Not only is the new device more efficient, it costs tens of thousands of dollars less than those commonly available. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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