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November 1, 12:50 am

Mitochondria may function more like Tesla batteries than previously thought

This post was updated Nov. 6 at 4:33 p.m. UCLA researchers have discovered that mitochondria, colloquially known as “the powerhouses of the cell,” generate power like battery arrays in a Tesla car, refuting the previous understanding of how they operate. Read more...

Photo: A team of researchers led by Orian Shirihai, a professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, found that the energy generators within mitochondria work independently of each other and produce energy like battery arrays found in Teslas. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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October 30, 1:25 am

School of engineering hosts a daylong event celebrating internet’s 50th birthday

Mark Cuban, Jameela Jamil and Ashton Kutcher were among the many noted speakers that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the internet with UCLA on Tuesday. Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of when graduate student Charley Kine, working under UCLA distinguished computer science professor Leonard Kleinrock sent a data transmission over a computer network, laying the groundwork for what later became known as the internet. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti presented Leonard Kleinrock, a distinguished computer science professor, with a key to the city. Kleinrock’s research helped develop the internet as we know it today. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 28, 12:25 am

Popular, goal-driven diets may lead to adverse health effects, say UCLA experts

Calorie counting and suppressing cravings is not as healthy as some students may think. Instead, they should listen to their bodies and feed them what they want, UCLA experts said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA experts say that calorie counting is not as healthy as some students may think. In fact, goal-driven diets may contribute to stress, particularly for students who experience academic stress already. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)

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October 23, 11:34 pm

Researchers find potential new treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia

UCLA researchers have discovered a way to block the growth of leukemic cells. Researchers in the UCLA Chute Laboratory found that a specific antibody can block the molecule pleiotrophin from binding to chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, cells according to a study published Oct. Read more...

Photo: Heather Himburg (right), an assistant professor of medicine at UCLA, and John Chute (left), a professor of medicine at UCLA, were co-authors in a study which discovered a method to block the growth of leukemic cells. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin)


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