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Mental health care needs differ within LGBT community, UCLA study finds
Transgender and bisexual individuals had higher rates of thinking about suicide and of psychological distress.
Sustainable generative AI: UCLA develops novel light-based system
Advance in optical computing may lead to ultrafast and secure image generators while using less energy.
New stretchable light-emitting material holds promise for photon-based devices
Research brief: A printable, large-area, stretchable membrane could provide accelerated processing speed and mitigate high energy costs.
Headspace invaders: How mosquito-borne viruses breach the brain’s defenses
The findings reveal precise viral-host interactions that could be targeted with new antivirals or vaccines.
UCLA scientists advance gene therapy for deadly blood disorder
In patient cells in culture, the gene therapy successfully restored normal alpha-globin protein production to healthy levels.
Pregnant women living near the Aliso Canyon gas blowout were more likely to have babies with low birth weight
UCLA study suggests the increase can be attributed to the disaster.
Who manages your water in Southern California? Why it matters
A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.
Santa Monica’s waves will run pink during UCLA water quality test
Beachgoers may see the dye tracer experiment Sept. 15, 22–24 and 30, weather permitting.
AI co-pilot boosts noninvasive brain-computer interface by interpreting user intent, UCLA study finds
Advancement shows promise for technology to assist immobilized individuals.
UCLA researchers find how epilepsy genes disrupt different brain regions using stem cell models
The new research points to the distinct effects that a single disease-causing gene variation can have across different regions of the brain.
How fast mRNA degrades linked to autoimmune disease risk
A UCLA study showed genes affecting mRNA stability are also related to disorders such as lupus, diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
California’s K-12 schools often lack sufficient shade and natural surfaces
UCLA Fielding School’s Kirsten Schwarz co-leads a study to analyze, redesign and cool school landscapes.
UCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2025 lineup
This season brings more than 50 free screenings of restorations, premieres and film and TV treasures from Oct. 17–Dec. 20.
Federal poverty level guidelines continue to leave older Californians economically insecure
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research updated the California Elder Index, and it shows that the cost of living exceeds many people’s means.
Scientists discover how elephant extinction threatens everything from rainforests to musical instruments
The research with local collaborators is the first to identify how to reliably grow ebony trees from seeds.
UCLA scientists use mini-organ models to uncover hantavirus secrets, point to treatments
Researchers identified two existing compounds that blocked the rodent-borne virus in lab tests, offering hope for future therapies.
Marine protected areas keep California’s kelp resilient against rising water temperatures, scientists find
The sanctuaries protect fish that prey on other animals that eat kelp, helping it bounce back more quickly after a heat wave.
UCLA scientists map primate ovarian reserve development, offering key insights into women’s health
The findings could lead to better treatments for infertility and hormonal disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome.
Firearm suicides are increasing among older women at a sharp rate
The new study underscores the need for mental health support for older populations.
Scientists discover how cells use a secret weapon to fight off some pathogens
Mitochondria use folate in such quantities that invading Toxoplasma gondii grows more slowly.
AI watching AI: Dangerous errors in digital pathology caught by UCLA system
Research brief: An AI-based tool created by UCLA researchers had 99.8% accuracy in detecting potentially life-threatening errors, called realistic hallucinations, that occasionally come from virtual staining AI models.
UCLA, UC Santa Barbara receive nearly $20 million to advance AI-driven biomaterials innovation
BioPACIFIC MIP, an NSF-funded collaboration launched in 2020, has become a powerful hub for innovation in next-generation materials science.
Listen to the music: How – and when – emotional responses to music influence memory
A new UCLA study shows music’s therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and PTSD.
The 360: Redistricting in California, explained
Matt Baretto, political scientist and co-founder of the UCLA Voting Rights Project, weighs in on the legality of this move.