For patients whose organs have failed, an organ transplant often means another shot at a healthy life. Read more...
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In this vasculopathic heart vessel, interaction between two specific molecules narrows blood vessels, causing a reduction of oxygen flow.
UCLA DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
Shirley Sui has a new favorite food: Peking duck.
This summer, the fourth-year neuroscience student spent 10 weeks conducting research, perfecting her Chinese and tasting foreign delicacies at Peking University in Beijing. Read more...
As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of UCLA students will venture to airports to return home for the holiday. Before passengers can board their planes, they will have to pass through newly increased levels of airport security. The most noticeable security change that travelers can expect is the recent implementation of advanced imaging technology, or full-body scanners, which are being used in addition to normal security procedures, such as metal detectors. Read more...
Animal research extremists claimed responsibility today for sending a package and threatening letter to David Jentsch, a neuroscientist at UCLA who conducts research on animals. Read more...
After months of negotiation, the University of California has agreed to increase teaching assistant and student employee wages by 2 percent over the next three years "“ an offer that has been met with mixed reactions by affected students. Read more...
Having survived homelessness, working multiple jobs and studying through many sleepless nights, Diego Sepulveda risked his hard-fought place at UCLA by openly declaring his undocumented status. After all his work to become a UCLA student, Sepulveda said he owes his education partly to a bill that allows him to pay in-state student fees even though he is undocumented. The California Supreme Court decided to uphold Assembly Bill 540 last week following a long court battle. Read more...
While UCLA students are facing parking fee increases starting January 2011, some have the option of parking around campus for free. Read more...
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Motorcycles can park for free in any structure that allows motorcycle parking.
