An artificial implantable kidney may pave the way for a new treatment for millions of people with chronic kidney disease. A four-year research collaboration between UCLA and the University of Arkansas created a prototype artificial kidney able to purify human blood and remove its waste products without the need for dialysate, a solution that is typically used for kidney dialysis. Read more...
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August 18, 10:30 pm
UCLA alum backs up claims of 48 USC patients accusing doctor of sexual misconduct
A UCLA alumnus alleges a former UCLA doctor of sexual misconduct in the 1990s, according to a Beacon Project investigation published Saturday. Quentin Lee, a former graduate student at UCLA, claimed Dennis Kelly performed inappropriate and invasive rectal exams on him during two visits to what was then known as UCLA Student Health Services, where Kelly worked. Read more...
Photo: An alumnus accused a former UCLA doctor of sexual misconduct during two visits in the 1990s. Kelly worked at what was then known as UCLA Student Health Services, the predecessor to the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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August 18, 10:29 pm
Researchers find that recently identified gene may be linked to cancer metastasis
UCLA researchers have found that a gene discovered in 2018 may be linked to lung cancer growth. UCLA and University of Michigan researchers were the first to identify the gene mEAK-7 and its role in cell growth in 2018. Read more...
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August 18, 9:46 pm
UCLA’s involvement in Thirty Meter Telescope prompts protest from student groups
UCLA students and faculty remain divided over the University of California’s involvement in the development of a massive telescope in Hawaii, as construction continues to be delayed by protesters for a sixth week. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA Pacific Islands’ Student Association held a town hall in February and invited local Hawaiian leaders to discuss their opinions on the Thirty Meter Telescope. The student organization held a public protest and received almost 5,000 signatures on a petition to demonstrate opposition to the TMT to the UC Board of Regents, according to PISA member Uriah Blackwell. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
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August 11, 11:27 pm
Researchers develop device that can detect terahertz frequencies in deep space
UCLA researchers have developed a novel light-detecting device which could be used in space exploration. A paper detailing this technological development was published July 8 in Nature Astronomy. Read more...
Photo: (Jae Su/Daily Bruin contributor)
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August 2, 11:03 pm
UCLA professor of medicine charged with possession and distribution of child porn
A professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine was charged with distributing and possessing child pornography, a Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office news release announced Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: A professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine was charged with the distribution and possession of child pornography. He plead not guilty at his arraignment Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Times. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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July 31, 5:03 pm
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ranked No. 1 in CA, LA and No. 6 nationally
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was ranked No. 1 in California and Los Angeles by U.S. News & World Report on Monday. U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, which evaluated 4,653 hospitals nationwide, published its regional and national rankings Monday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA Health hospitals ranked No. 1 in California and Los Angeles, as well as No. 6 nationally, by the U.S. News & World Report rankings Monday. Hospitals were evaluated based on adult and pediatric medical specialties as well as procedures and conditions. (Daily Bruin file photo)