Researchers find interbreeding intervention for Florida panthers decreased effects of harmful mutations July 30, 2025 This positive change could be temporary without continued protection, scientists say.
Latino Climate and Health Dashboard illustrates air pollution’s impact on community health July 29, 2025 Latino Policy and Politics Institute program helped turn data into community-driven action plans.
Researchers uncover why colorectal cancer rates are higher among Black Americans and what can be done to change that July 24, 2025 Researchers outline how screening, equity and policy can save more lives from colorectal cancer.
California Latino GDP surges past $1 trillion, as Latinos help power state economy July 23, 2025 A new report from UCLA and Cal Lutheran shows that California Latinos also account for almost a fourth of the total U.S. Latino GDP.
Semiconductors get magnetic boost with new method from UCLA researchers July 21, 2025 The process could provide a versatile material platform for more powerful, compact and energy-efficient spintronic devices.
7 world-changing UC innovations that emerged from federal research funding July 17, 2025 From the internet to the ozone layer, AI to the human genome, UC scientists have turned funding into history-making, economy-boosting solutions.
A surgeon’s second calling: Gene therapy for the brain’s energy crisis July 17, 2025 How an experimental therapy could transform life for children with creatine transporter deficiency.
Scientists unravel how a tiny region of the brain helps us form distinct memories, opening new avenues for PTSD, Alzheimer’s research July 15, 2025 The locus coeruleus works like a “reset” button that separates the memory of one meaningful event from the next.
Beyond shade: UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler July 14, 2025 A new approach uses low-cost, scalable, transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels.
UCLA experts: Texas floods, the National Weather Service and disaster alerts July 11, 2025 UCLA experts can provide commentary on the importance of robust emergency plans for climate-driven disasters, climate change's role in increasing flash flood events and the importance of a well-funded National Weather Service.
Deportation Data Project from UCLA and UC Berkeley helps draw clearer picture of recent immigration crackdowns July 11, 2025 Nearly 70% of detainees in L.A. had never been charged with a crime.
New research reveals alarming decline in U.S. children’s health July 11, 2025 The comprehensive 17-year study finds rising mortality, chronic illness and mental health challenges among U.S. children and youth.
Homelessness Prevention Unit participants 71% less likely to enter a shelter, California Policy Lab at UCLA finds July 10, 2025 The HPU uses a first-of-its-kind predictive model to identify L.A. County residents most at risk of homelessness.
Common autoimmune drug helps reverse immunotherapy-induced diabetes in mice tests, UCLA study finds July 9, 2025 Researchers are working to launch a first-in-human clinical trial to test the approach.
Duration of heat waves accelerating faster than global warming July 8, 2025 The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency.
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations July 3, 2025 The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
UCLA-led team receives $3.5 million NIH grant to develop treatment for mpox: What to know about the viral illness July 2, 2025 Experts say a newer strain of the virus is rapidly evolving in ways that could eventually make it more dangerous and widespread.
Scientists create first mini-lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease July 2, 2025 The groundbreaking work is a scientific first.
3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen may help diagnose Parkinson’s July 1, 2025 Researchers led by UCLA’s Jun Chen developed the pen, which uses AI to analyze electrical signals from handwriting to detect early signs.
Cuts to federal science spending will cost every American June 29, 2025 The University of California and UC campuses are pressing Congress to reject proposed budget cuts and reinvest in our national science agencies.
New research reveals significant wage gap for Latina workers in Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties June 26, 2025 UCLA and a group of collaborators found wage gaps, education access challenges and underlying workforce conditions, predominantly among Latinas.
More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions June 26, 2025 UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors and disability types.
Cardiac biomarkers linked to future cancer risk, even without heart disease: UCLA study June 20, 2025 Researchers found that very small elevations in two biomarkers are strong and independent predictors of overall cancer risk.
UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations June 20, 2025 More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
New computational tool helps detect hidden genetic mutations linked to cancer and other diseases June 18, 2025 The algorithm unlocks the full potential of proteogenomics by overcoming a key challenge in linking genetic mutations to protein-level changes.