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

Mitochondria Function, Form and Food

A UCLA research team uncovers details about the function of mitochondria that could impact the treatment of metabolic disease.

$5 million gift from Nancy and Howard Marks endows chair in women’s health research at UCLA

Kids’ allergies may be worsened by recent SoCal rains

Gaining a clearer picture of how injury, illness reshape the brain

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Gaining a clearer picture of how injury, illness reshape the brain

Older Black men are likelier to die after surgery than others, particularly following elective procedures, new UCLA research suggests

Older Black men have a higher chance of dying within 30 days of surgery than do Black women and white men and women.

Scientists identify a method to rejuvenate old stem cells

How to Prevent Cancer Through Lifestyle Choices

WHO estimates 30-50% of cancer cases could potentially be avoided by altering key lifestyle risk factors. Learn more about cancer prevention strategies.

UCLA receives $20M to establish Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center

Andrea and Donald Goodman and Renee and Meyer Luskin have made a gift to establish the UCLA Goodman–Luskin Center.

Breast cancer risk models may incorrectly classify many women

New research presented in tackling gun violence as a public health epidemic

Counterfeit pills sold in Mexican pharmacies found to contain fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine

Financial coaching for parents in clinic leads to higher attendance at well-child health care visits for young children

Implementing financial coaching for parents of infants in a pediatric primary care setting reduced missed well-child care visit rates by half and sign...

How UCLA neurosurgeons are transforming spine care

From minimally invasive treatments to targeting chronic pain, doctors at the UCLA Health Spine Center treat complex conditions using advanced techniques.