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October 2, 12:25 am

UCLA physician-scientist to receive $1.25M grant for cancer research

A UCLA physician-scientist received a $1.25 million grant to support his research, according to a university press release published Tuesday. Steven Jonas, a clinical instructor in the pediatrics, hematology and oncology division at the UCLA David Geffen of School of Medicine, received the National Institutes of Health Director’s Early Independence Award. Read more...

Photo: Steven Jonas, a clinical instructor at the David Geffen of School of Medicine, received a $1.25 million grant for his work developing cellular immunotherapies. (Milo Mitchell/UCLA)

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October 1, 12:36 am

New organic chemistry website hopes to be engaging, interactive student resource

A team of UCLA researchers created a website to help teach organic chemistry. The website, R/S Chemistry, focuses on teaching students principles of organic chemistry – a branch of chemistry that deals with carbon-based molecules. Read more...

Photo: The Garg Lab announced a new website, R/S Chemistry, in early August. The project began as a collaboration between professor Neil Garg and undergraduate students. (Ashley Kenney/Daily Bruin)

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September 30, 1:08 am

Experts, public officials become increasingly concerned about effects of vaping

Experts are unsure about what is causing the surge in vaping-related lung injuries. A post published Friday stated that 805 vaping-related lung injury cases have been reported spanning 46 states and one U.S. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health sent out a press release warning residents to stop using all electronic smoking devices. (Kanishka Mehra and Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin staff)

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September 27, 1:51 am

UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute established with $20 million grant

A new institute at UCLA aims to undertake research, engage in public outreach and educate students on kindness. The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, established Wednesday, was funded by a $20 million grant from the Bedari Foundation, an organization that aims to bring awareness to health and wellness issues. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, which will be located in the Luskin School of Public Affairs, will undertake research, engage in public outreach and educate students on kindness. The institute was established Wednesday. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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September 26, 12:17 am

Panelists discuss challenges caused by use of rare-earth elements

This post was updated Sept. 26 at 5:42 p.m. Rare-earth elements are used in everything from smartphones to missiles, but are scarcely mentioned in general conversation, which scientists discussed in an event Tuesday night. Read more...

Photo: “Rare Earth Elements: The Intersection of Science and Society” brought together academics to discuss challenges caused by rare-earth elements at the Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday night. (Kanishka Mehra/Assistant Photo editor)

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September 20, 12:21 am

Crazy cat lady cliche is misleading, according to new study by UCLA researchers

A study conducted at UCLA found that the “crazy cat lady” stereotype may be more fiction than fact. The results found there is no substantial difference in self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety between people who own cats, dogs or no pets, and concluded there is no evidence to support the “crazy cat lady” stereotype. Read more...

Photo: (Courtney Fortier/Daily Bruin contributor)


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