UCLA researchers uncovered a link between mitochondrial health and exercise, offering a new explanation for the causes of some metabolic disorders. In a study published in December, UCLA researchers in the lab of Andrea Hevener, a professor of medicine, characterized how mitochondria change in response to both short- and long-term exercise. Read more...
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A Closer Look, Campus, News, Student Government
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January 17, 1:35 am
USAC hosts speed-dating event for student organizations to promote collaboration
Student organizations went on speed dates to build cross-community relationships. About 15 students from various student organizations met in small groups at an event hosted by the Undergraduate Students Association Council General Representative 1 office Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Undergraduate Students Association Council General Representative 1 Ayesha Haleem’s (pictured above) office hosted a speed dating event for student organizations. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)
News, Westwood
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January 17, 1:34 am
Environmental group gains support for regulating oil drilling in LA communities
An environmental advocacy group is trying to end oil drilling near neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling Los Angeles, an environmental group advocating against oil drilling in Los Angeles, was endorsed by the North Westwood Neighborhood Council at their January meeting. Read more...
A Closer Look, Campus, News, Student Government
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January 16, 4:17 pm
USAC recap – Jan. 15
The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government representing the undergraduate student body at UCLA. Council meetings take place every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Read more...
News, Science & Health
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January 16, 12:53 am
Researchers develop device allowing easier detection of parasites in blood
UCLA researchers have developed a device that detects the presence of certain parasites in blood or other bodily fluids. The device has the ability to detect small parasites, such as Trichomonas vaginalis, which can cause trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease. Read more...
Photo: UCLA researchers developed a device able to detect parasites in blood with relative ease and at a low cost. Hatice Ceylan Koydemir, a postdoctoral researcher and co-author of the study about the technology, said the low cost could make it more accessible in areas of Africa. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)
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January 16, 12:50 am
City groups to open parklet on Glendon, repurpose parking spaces as public space
Visitors in Westwood Village will soon have new places to sit outdoors in a small park that will replace several parking spots. The Glendon Avenue Parklet project received support from the North Westwood Neighborhood Council on Jan. Read more...
Photo: The parklet was inspired by the 2018 PARK(ing) Day, a worldwide annual event, in which the association set up a pop-up park in front of Ministry of Coffee similar to the proposed parklet.(Courtesy of Megan Furey)
News, UC
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January 16, 12:43 am
UC student leaders divided in opinion over whether to end student advisor position
The UC Student Association urged the UC Board of Regents to terminate the student advisor position Sunday, saying that other student-held positions are more effective in providing student representation. Read more...
Photo: The possible elimination of the student advisor position on the UC board of regents has led to debate between student leaders in the UC system. The position was created as a pilot program in 2016 to increase student representation on the board. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Daily Bruin senior staff)