neuroscience

UCLA professor Kate Wassum discusses her lab’s work — and how the brain drives choice, behavior and health.

The gift is being made in memory of their son Brandon, who received his bachelor’s in aerospace engineering from UCLA in 2014.

David Clewett, Pradip Gatkine and Juliana Londoño-Vélez are among 126 scholars across the United States and Canada selected for the prestigious award.

Breaking new ground in understanding human bonds is the mission of a diverse cadre of UCLA researchers.

The collaboration will accelerate clinical trial readiness and implementation for people with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions.

From preserving memory and generating clean water to revolutionizing modern communications, UCLA researchers have transformed nearly every aspect of modern life.

UCLA research shows antidepressants can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease caused by PTSD.

The neurons, most active when a decision outcome is unknown, appear to help with decision making and flexibility.

UCLA Life sciences students share their transformative Bruin journeys into the brain and beyond.

In a KCRW interview, a patient and scientists discuss the uncertain future of medical research.

Improving care in rural communities is neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Elle Rathbun’s goal.

A new UCLA study shows music’s therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and PTSD.

A new UCLA study leverages computational methods and existing data to bring us closer to answering: How does the brain build itself? 

The gift from the Surjaudaja family will advance key research programs in the departments of neurology and orthopaedic surgery.

UCLA Health neurosurgeon Anthony Wang’s seven words made all the difference to Neha Pai after a life-threatening injury.

The researchers have published studies that are cited most often by other scholars in their fields.

Known for its axon guidance properties, new research suggests protein is critical in guiding neural development.

The discovery of genes that marked vulnerable neurons could open options for therapeutic approaches.

UCLA professor Stephanie White discusses what birds could teach us about communication.

A compound jump-started memory circuitry in mice and could treat several disorders if proven effective in humans.

The grant from The Marcus Foundation will support research on restoring sensory function and feeling.

On June 14, Catarina Gerges will be one of the first three students to graduate from UCLA with a major in disability studies.

The funding will help create a multidisciplinary research center that aims to maximize the potential of neuroscience for public good.

A new UCLA study discovers cells that make mice pursue fatty foods even when they are not hungry.

The center will focus on Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases and foster the development of physician-scientists in neurology.