Maria de Jesus and Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez, twins formerly conjoined at the head, continue to improve and could return to their home country of Guatemala some time in October, doctors said. Read more...

It can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, heart disease and cancer, or even show doctors what areas of your brain are stimulated while you’re listening to music or moving your arms. Read more...

Lauren Behlmer is one of 17 million people suffering from diabetes in the United States. She injects herself with insulin and checks her blood sugar up to four times per day, calling it a “pain, but necessary” for her survival. Read more...

UCLA psychiatrists are using brain waves to predict their patients’ futures. A new study conducted by researchers at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute suggests that doctors may be able to analyze a clinically depressed patient’s brain wave activity. Read more...

Tucked between a video store and a Westwood parking lot, UCLA physicists are assembling the parts to a machine that may help explain why your pizza doesn’t fall through the table when you set it down to read this newspaper. Read more...

Robotic surgery has stepped out of science fiction and into reality. On Aug. 30, UCLA announced the opening of the Center for Advanced Surgical and Interventional Technology. Read more...

The Urban Simulation Team at UCLA is making it possible for people to drive, walk or even fly through Los Angeles without the hassle of traffic, all from the convenience of their personal computers. Read more...