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Physicians in scrubs performing a surgical procedure
Research & Labs

Overweight older adults face lower risk of death after major surgery, new research finds

A new UCLA study points to surprising outcomes in elective surgery on older adults who are overweight.

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A microscopy still of human stem cell-derived mini heart organoids
Research & Labs

UCLA scientists use mini-organ models to uncover hantavirus secrets, point to treatments

A UCLA-built organoid model paves the way for uncovering treatments for hantaviruses, deadly rodent-borne viruses with no current treatments.

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A physician communicating advanced care options with a patient
Research & Labs

Many patients with advanced cancer feel their treatment is not aligned with their personal care goals

A new UCLA study suggests communication could be essential to optimize quality of life in advanced cancer care.

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A physician with a graphical representation of DNA
Research & Labs

Researchers map epigenomic landscapes of fat tissue cells, revealing how they shape obesity risk

Obesity-linked genetic variants give researchers clues about how body fat is regulated and how it might be better controlled.

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Joe Henry and his son, Franklin, who has a rare genetic mutation
Research & Labs

Rare mutation in autism risk gene connects family with researcher

An email to renowned autism investigator Dr. Daniel Geschwind is leading to new understanding of a rare mutation in autism risk genes.

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Dr. Antoni Ribas, director of the Tumor Immunology Program at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, reviews a biopsy in his lab.
Research & Labs

Immunotherapy helps extend the lives of patients with rare form of skin cancer

Pembrolizumab shows promise for using immunotherapy for skin cancer. The drug can effectively shrink or eliminate tumors in patients with a rare form of skin ca

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Representative scanning electron microscopy (SEM) scans of electrospun scaffolds for lower urinary tract surgery
Research & Labs

UCLA-developed biomaterials address challenges of lower urinary tract surgery

Biodegradable scaffolds and suture patches mimic LUT mechanics, promoting healing and reducing complications of lower urinary tract surgery.

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A representation of microbubble technology, which could advance cancer therapy
Research & Labs

Drs. Chiang and Hui receive NIH Trailblazer Award to advance targeted cancer therapy using microbubbles

UCLA's Dr. Jason Chiang and Dr. James Hui have received a $630,000 Trailblazer Award to advance targeted cancer therapy using microbubbles.

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Illustration of a double helix similar to the structure of DNA
Research & Labs

Rejuvenating our bodies through regenerative medicine

To fight aging, injury and disease, UCLA Health experts in regenerative medicine are imagining ways to restore function at the deepest cellular level.

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A graphical representation of coronaviruses
Research & Labs

What exactly is Long COVID? New UCLA research shows the answer depends on whom you ask

UCLA research explains why it is so hard to answer the question: What is Long COVID?

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