Research & Labs

Study unravels antibiotic resistance in MRSA ‘superbug’ infections

Studying animal evolution to advance women’s health

Understanding the physical changes that protect female animals - from giraffes and sharks to bats and bears - may help humans too, UCLA research sugge...

Surgical Repair of Phrenic Nerve Injury Improves Breathing

Researchers followed 180 patients treated with phrenic nerve reconstruction. 89% of these patients reported an overall improvement in breathing function.

Symptoms of IBS in Women Vs. Men

An expert in the gut brain connection outlines the symptoms of IBS in women vs. men and explains why they differ.

Telehealth follow-up associated with increased returns and hospitalizations after emergency department visit

Telehealth follow-up consultations following an emergency department visit were associated with 28 more repeat ED encounters and nearly 11 more return...

The Alchemist

UCLA researchers work daily to solve our most vexing medical riddles, and few face a more daunting challenge than Aparna Bhaduri....

The AVID college prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students, UCLA-led research suggests

The findings suggest that "academic tracking," the practice of separating high and low performing students into different classes, reinforces risky so...

The brain cells you haven’t heard about

For years, Baljit Khakh has been studying stars — not those in the firmament but those in our brains.

The brain’s support cells may play a key role in OCD

The Different Types of Epilepsy

Explore various types of seizures, including epilepsy, as well as causes and treatment options with Dr. Eliashiv, codirector of the UCLA Seizure Disorder Center

The effect of standardized malnutrition screening and nutrition support

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The Public Speaking Anxiety Treatment Study

Do you want help with public speaking anxiety? Participants are offered FREE evidence-based therapy and up to $426 ($20/hour) for completion.

The UCLA PhD Student Hoping to Disarm Bacteria

UCLA PhD student Nikki Cheung wants to use structural biology to disarm bacteria and mitigate antibiotic resistance.

The Zika Virus Will Affect the Olympics, But How Is Unknown

Zika will likely not need to be a limiting factor for most Olympic athletes and attendees. The real concern is for pregnant women.

Three Students Selected as NIH Medical Research Scholars Program Fellows

Three students at the David Geffen School of Medicine were selected to participate in the National Institutes of Health's Medical Research Scholars Program