Tuesday, May 5

News

News, Science & Health

|

May 1, 10:16 pm

UCLA research advances understanding of infertility and miscarriages

A UCLA researcher has identified a key phase of human embryonic cell growth that could explain the causes of infertility and spontaneous miscarriage. In a study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology on April 25, a team of researchers led by Amander Clark, a professor of molecular, cell and developmental biology, analyzed pluripotent cells, which are cells that can turn into any type of cell in the human body. Read more...

Photo: A team of researchers found the cells that did not have the TFAP2C protein do not maintain the naive state and was associated with early miscarriages. (Courtesy of UCLA Newsroom)

News, Student Government

|

May 1, 10:15 pm

UCLA award recognizes students who have helped other students in crisis

A new award will recognize students who have helped other students during times of crisis. The Office of the Dean of Students and the undergraduate student government general representative 2’s office created an award called True Bruins R.A.I.S.E, which honors students who have helped other students facing difficult situations, such as sexual assault, mental health challenges or financial crises. Read more...

Photo: Students can get $75 for helping other students who were in times of crisis, under a new program created by the undergraduate student government’s general representative 2’s office and the Office of the Dean for Students. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Campus, News

|

May 1, 10:14 pm

Three-time alumnus remembered for dedication to UCLA community

UCLA faculty remember Lewis Leeburg for his kindness, generosity and enduring love for UCLA. “If he had an opportunity to do something for UCLA, he took it gladly,” said Ephraim McLean, who created UCLA IS Associates with Leeburg in 1978. Read more...

Photo: Lewis Leeburg, who died April 14, helped create UCLA IS Associates, a network of information technology professionals and UCLA students and faculty. (UCLA Newsroom)

News, Science & Health

|

May 1, 9:46 pm

Researchers study how hormones influence disease control in mice

UCLA researchers have developed a data-driven method to find hormones that organs and tissues use to communicate with one another. Using their method, the researchers identified two hormones, NOTUM, secreted from the liver, and Lipocalin-5, secreted from fat tissue, that speed up the metabolism of fat in mice, according to a university press release. Read more...

Photo: The researchers identified two hormones, NOTUM, secreted from the liver, and Lipocalin-5, secreted from fat tissue, that speed up the metabolism of fat in mice, according to a university press release. (Daily Bruin file photo)

News, Westwood

|

May 1, 9:24 pm

LA Metro Purple Line Subway Extension enters preconstruction stage

Metro contractors began preconstruction in Westwood for the LA Metro Purple Line Subway Extension this week. Workers began relocating utility lines and sawing and potholing areas covering Section 3, the part of the Purple Line that covers Wilshire and Westwood boulevards, on Monday. Read more...

Photo: When complete, the LA Metro Purple Line Subway Extension will include two stops in the Westwood area. One will be at the intersection of the Wilshire and Westwood boulevards. (Daily Bruin file photo)


1 … 824 825 826 827 828 … 4,422

Content copyright © 2026 the Daily Bruin