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UCLA researchers engineer resistance-proof CAR T cells
In a Phase 1 clinical trial, the 'bispecific' therapy showed safe, long-lasting results.
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.
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.
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.
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.