Since its discovery almost a decade ago, the believed benefits of the “anti-obesity hormone” called leptin has fluctuated back and forth. The hormone first caused a stir when scientists announced they could cause fat mice to lose weight by injecting them with the weight-regulating hormone. Read more...
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August 11, 9:00 pm
UCLA study reveals leptin’s effect on human health and development
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August 11, 9:00 pm
Zero-tolerance laws ignore specifics, punish unfairly
Maybe you’ve heard of Taylor Hess. He’s a 16-year-old high school student from Texas. He’s on the honor roll and the varsity swim team. He’s been in so little trouble during school that he’s never even had detention. Read more...
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August 4, 9:00 pm
Budget cuts reduce funding available for student groups
By Robert Salonga DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] Â An unprecedented budget shortfall and new guidelines have lessened the funding many student groups can expect from their student government this year, according to figures up for approval Monday. Read more...
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August 4, 9:00 pm
Asbestos found in Powell may result in fine
By Jenny Blake Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] After six months of investigations, the state issued UCLA Facilities Management a proposed citation for not properly notifying College Library employees in a construction area of possible asbestos contamination. Read more...
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August 4, 9:00 pm
Lack of sun savvy leaves students burnedBy Idan Ivri
By Idan Ivri Daily Bruin Senior Staff [email protected] Â MIKE CHIEN/Daily Bruin Andrea Lisi, a first-year student, studies in the sun. UCLA doctors warn that too much exposure to sun, at any age, can contribute to the development of skin cancer. Read more...
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August 4, 9:00 pm
Professor’s resignation hurts faculty diversity
By Amanda Schapel DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] A formerly-tenured professor who left UCLA in disgust said she is upset at what she calls the administration’s refusal to make her a retention offer and the reasons for its decision. Read more...
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August 4, 9:00 pm
Conjoined twins to undergo surgery
By David Zisser Daily Bruin contributor [email protected] Â Courtesy of UCLA Health Sciences Communications Conjoined twins Maria de Jesus and Maria Teresa will be surgically separated on Aug. Read more...