The plush carpeting and large mahogany table in Andrew Pelling’s laboratory stand in contrast to the hard, tiled floors and countertops of most labs. But then again, the research that goes on inside this lab isn’t very typical. Read more...
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Graduate student Pelling tunes into cell sonics
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Twin admitted into hospital
Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez, one of the formerly conjoined twins separated at UCLA last year, is in critical condition in a Guatemalan hospital. On April 15, doctors discovered a pump they inserted in her skull had become infected with E. Read more...
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April 28, 9:00 pm
Nearby pesticides may cause health problems
Students better think twice before sitting on the grass ““ or anywhere else for that matter. Studies conducted by a UCLA professor suggest that chemicals in commonly used pesticides mimic the behavior of the hormone estrogen, which regulates menstrual cycles in women. Read more...
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April 27, 9:00 pm
UC budget cuts lead to fear of losing top faculty
Amid budget cuts, UCLA has remained competitive in its faculty salaries, but the school fears private universities may raid UCLA’s most distinguished professors at a time when the university is coming up short on annual salary increases. Read more...
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Briefs
Economy grows in first quarter The economy overcame war worries and bad weather to eke out a small gain in the first quarter of the year, easing fears the nation was headed into another recession. Read more...
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April 27, 9:00 pm
Letter to the Editor
Irresponsible drinking selfish It was refreshing to see a male college student, Adir Levy, arguing against irresponsible drinking in “Getting drunk for fun not worth potential risks” (April 23). Read more...