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Why women are at higher risk of Alzheimer’s, MS | Independent

However, researchers at UCLA in California have identified a sex chromosome and a gene that drives inflammation in the female brain — giving an insight into why women could be disproportionately affected. “It has long been known that there are sex differences in the brain. These can impact both health and neurological diseases,” said study lead author Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl, director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at UCLA Health. (Also: Scienmag.)  

Innovative blood test shows potential for early ALS detection | Scienmag

In a groundbreaking advancement poised to transform the diagnosis and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, scientists at UCLA Health have developed a novel blood test capable of detecting the disease with remarkable speed and precision. This innovative test exploits the measurement of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) circulating in the bloodstream, a noninvasive biomarker that reflects the molecular footprints of dying cells throughout the body. (UCLA’s Christa Caggiano and Noah Zaitlen were cited.)

Breaking down America’s protein craze | “CBS Mornings”

“What I encourage people to do is not rely on these products, and consume them in moderation instead,” said UCLA’s Yasi Ansari (approx. 1:15 mark). (med high)

Conservative justices seem poised to weaken Voting Rights Act | Politico

“It will be an earthquake in the American political system,” UCLA law professor Rick Hasen wrote in an analysis during the arguments. Hasen added that Section 2 appeared to be in “real trouble.” (Hasen was also featured by BBC News, Reuters and MSNBC.)   

Reparations leaders ‘deeply disappointed’ over vetoed bill | The Guardian

[David] Turner, who is also a professor of Black life and racial justice at University of California, Los Angeles, said he had seen first-hand the impact of academia’s lack of diversity, noting that in his courses on social movements, community organizing, youth justice and other topics, he often has no more than six Black students in classes with 100 members.