chemistry

The discovery could lead to better noninvasive sensors for studying chemical reactions involving chiral molecules.

Atkinson, whose research on metabolic regulation was internationally acclaimed, died Feb. 2 at his home in Oregon.

Findings could enable advances in sustainable energy production, industry and design.

A Bruin scientist discovers a radically easy new way to diagnose stress — and do something about it.

A UCLA professor and other researchers estimate nearly 1 million incarcerated people could suffer lifelong health consequences.

In addition, how doctoral student AJ Addae is opening doors for people of color in cosmetics research, and the impact of AI on the academy.

There’s an “inclusivity problem” when it comes to the testing and development of skin products, the doctoral student and entrepreneur says.

The faculty members have published research that is cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

A UCLA Dentistry–led team has received a $5 million federal grant to develop an effective, non-addictive synthetic cannabinoid.

An advance in cryo-electron microscopy could be a significant boon for research on potential cancer therapies.

By the end of the program, more than 90% of campers said they believed other children their age could learn organic chemistry.

UCLA chemists have developed a method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.

The annual award honors a mid-career faculty member with a distinguished record of teaching, research and service.

UCLA’s newest honorees are Miguel García-Garibay, Leonid Kruglyak, Gary Segura and Min Zhou.

Professors Heather Maynard, Harryette Mullen and Daniel Treisman are among the 270 inductees for 2023.

A UCLA-led study looks at how water might be formed by planets across the galaxy and why Earth-like planets may be common.

Baljit Khakh will discuss the long-overlooked role of astrocytes in health and disease during his Faculty Research Lecture on April 19.

AJ Addae, a UCLA chemical biology doctoral student, launched a company that develops cosmetics for people with darker skin tones

In producing lissodendoric acid A, the team used a method they say may help accelerate the process of drug discovery.

UCLA scientists have discovered that minerals were being produced through reactions with water more than 4.5 billion years ago.

The device’s sensors detect fluctuations in neurotransmitters like serotonin in real time over extended periods.

The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.

Inspired by creatures that survive in harsh environments, a UCLA team has invented a polymer with the potential to extend the shelf life and reach of medications.

By oxidizing THC to create an electric current, a UCLA team’s fuel cell sensor can reveal the presence of the drug.

Aparna Bhaduri is leading the fight against the deadliest form of cancer.