Research & Labs

Scientists Discover Key Information about the Function of Mitochondria in Cancer Cells

Our approach has enabled us to uncover previously unknown aspects of cancer metabolism, and we believe that it can be applied to other types of cancer

Scientists identify a method to rejuvenate old stem cells

Scientists identify compound that stimulates muscle cells in mice

Scientists pinpoint surprising new function for histones

Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice

A UCLA study provides crucial insights into the intricacies of axon regeneration and requirements for functional recovery after spinal cord injuries.

Seeking Black & Latinx College Students for a Paid Study

The HEART Lab is seeking Black and Latinx college students that have experienced suicidal thoughts or self-harm in their lifetime.

Self-Employed Women Report Lower Risk of High Blood Pressure and Obesity Compared to Women Who Work for Wages

Self-employed women report a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes compared to women who have a salary or work for wages...

Sensation and Perception Not as Accurate as Once Believed

Three researchers from UCLA found—in the largest study to date—that sensation and perception via vision and hearing are less accurate than thought.

Some types of prostate cancer may not be as aggressive as originally thought

State-level Earned Income Tax Credit linked to reduction in high-risk HIV behavior among single mothers

UCLA research finds that a refundable State-level Earned Income Tax Credit (SEITC) of 10% or above the Federal EITC was associated with a 21% relative...

Steepest Annual Rise in Advanced Cervical Cancer in US Among White Women

The steepest annual rise in new cases of advanced womb (cervical) cancer in the US is among white women, who are significantly less likely to have the...

Study finds empathy can be detected in people whose brains are at rest

Study identifies new dementia risk genes through novel testing approach

A new UCLA-led study has identified multiple new risk genes for Alzheimer's disease and a rare, related brain disorder called progressive supranuclear...

Study of Targeted and Sequentially Timed Cancer Inhibitors and Immunotherapies Receives $13.3M National Cancer Institute Grant

The National Cancer Institute has awarded a five-year, $13.3 million grant to a collaborative study on sequential combinations of targeted inhibitors ...

Study shows inexpensive, readily available chemical may limit impact of COVID-19

Preclinical studies in mice that model human COVID-19 suggest that an inexpensive, readily available amino acid might limit the effects of the disease...