A gene variant present in about 50 percent of the global population that is known to contribute to obesity is now believed to be associated with yet another dire effect: significant brain tissue loss. Read more...
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April 25, 9:00 pm
FTO gene variant is associated with obesity, brain tissue loss
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April 20, 10:24 pm
Speaks Out
UCLA students discuss their experiences participating in research projects through the Undergraduate Research Center. Read more...
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April 20, 10:12 pm
Research center connects students, projects
While UCLA prides itself on being a research institution, navigating the paths it takes to start a research project can be a daunting task for undergraduate students looking to pursue their own research. Read more...
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April 20, 10:09 pm
Graduate programs cut funding support
Erika Fong, a fourth-year computational and systems biology student, is currently deciding between doctorate offers from programs across the country. Read more...
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April 20, 10:04 pm
Semel awarded stimulus funds
Although two-thirds of the world is bilingual, current knowledge about the brain is largely based on biased sampling of monolingual subjects, said Xavier Cagigas, a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA. To obtain more representative results, researchers must sample diverse subjects. Read more...
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April 6, 9:44 pm
UCLA, USC campaign for urban health
While USC-UCLA Global Health Awareness Week seeks to educate a wide pool of students about the plight of global urban communities, it also incites active service from students within the more immediate Los Angeles community. Read more...
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April 6, 9:37 pm
Events examine global medical problems
With urbanization comes increasing health concerns, and developing nations without well-developed infrastructure for providing medical support will face challenges. Read more...