UCLA researchers have discovered a gene responsible for producing different traits in brown and white fat cells, which may have implications for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Read more...
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February 10, 12:52 am
UCLA center holds second annual Black History Month blood drive
UCLA’s Blood & Platelet Center hosted its second annual Black History Month blood drive Saturday on the Hill. The event focused on increasing awareness of the value of a racially diverse blood supply and providing an opportunity for students and university personnel to donate blood. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s Blood & Platelet Center hosted its second annual Black History Month blood drive Saturday on the Hill (pictured). (Grace Wilson/Daily Bruin)
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February 7, 11:08 pm
Study reveals funding disparity between scientists on basis of race
Researchers from UCLA and other institutions found that scientists of color have been consistently and disproportionately underfunded for years by the National Science Foundation, a leading grant-making institution. Read more...
Photo: La Kretz Hall is pictured. A November study from UCLA researchers showed that there are disparities in funding given by a lead grant-giving organization for scientists based on their race. (Joseph Jimenez/Assistant Photo editor)
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February 7, 11:08 pm
UCLA study finds discriminatory experiences affect health of brain, body
A UCLA study found that experiences with racism and discrimination can impact the health of the brain and the body. The links between consistent exposure to discrimination and poor health outcomes – such as increased risk for heart disease, anxiety and depression – have been well documented in previous research studies, said Tien Dong, a lead author of the study and an assistant professor of gastroenterology at the David Geffen School of Medicine. Read more...
Photo: (Ashley Ko/Daily Bruin)
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February 7, 10:46 pm
Outreach is limited for newly mandated on-site medication abortion services
A recently implemented bill mandated that all University of California and California State University schools provide on-site medication abortion services by Jan. 1, 2023. However, most students are unaware of these services or how to access them, UCLA community members said. Read more...
Photo: The Title IX Office is located in Murphy Hall, pictured. Senate Bill 24 requires University of California and California State University campuses to offer medication abortion on-site, but there have been delays in implementation and outreach of services. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 2, 11:51 pm
UCLA researchers take lead in genetics study of California’s native species
UCLA researchers are taking the lead in the California Conservation Genomics Project, a state-funded project led by academic researchers aiming to gather genetic information on species native to California. Read more...
Photo: (Nikole Liang/Daily Bruin)
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February 1, 1:49 pm
New proposal seeks holistic investigation of 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 9:29 p.m. Researchers from UCLA, New York University and the California Institute of Technology recently received a federal grant to investigate the Aliso Canyon gas leak that occurred in the fall of 2015. Read more...
Photo: The Fielding School of Public Health is pictured. Researchers from multiple schools, including UCLA, recently were awarded a grant to investigate the 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak. (Daily Bruin file photo)