UCLA researchers developed a gel that can heal wounded eyeballs. The adhesive gel, when applied to injuries on the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye, promotes the growth of surrounding cells and seals any cuts. Read more...
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Eric Scerri, a UCLA chemistry lecturer, has written at least six books discussing the orientation of the periodic table. His office is cluttered with posters and three-dimensional models of different periodic systems. Read more...
Photo: The left step periodic table places helium with highly reactive elements such as magnesium and calcium instead of in the rightmost column with the other less reactive elements. (Creative Commons photos by Valery Tsimmerma and Dmarcus100 via Wikimedia Commons)
A recent report showed low-income students and students of color graduate with a disproportionate amount of debt. The study, published by University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access & Success last month, showed student debt distribution is skewed toward low-income families and students of color, despite the UC’s extensive financial aid programs. Read more...
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A group of researchers led by a UCLA instructor has identified several toxic metals in sachet alcohol, a popular form of alcohol in Uganda. Many of these metals, including lead, arsenic and chromium, are known to cause cancer. Read more...
Photo: Ochan Otim, a chemistry instructor for UCLA Extension, led a group of researchers that identified toxic metals in sachet alcohol, a popular type of alcohol in Uganda. (Courtesy of UCLA Extension)
UCLA researchers discovered increasing the amount of green vegetation in an urban area improves psychological well-being. Although previous studies have already assessed the benefits of green spaces for general health and well-being, the researchers aimed to find out how green spaces affected mental health in particular, said Ying-Ying Meng, a senior research scientist at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and an author of the study. Read more...
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UCLA researchers found the structure of a molecule that can trigger the overactivation of the immune system in autoimmune diseases. Gerard Wong, a bioengineering professor, discovered the structure and role of the molecule LL-37 in the body’s immune system, according to an article on the study published in March. Read more...
Photo: Gerard Wong, a bioengineering professor, discovered the structure and role of the molecule LL-37 in the body’s immune system in an article on the study published in March. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science received $5 million to fund an engineering program for women, a university press release announced Tuesday. Read more...
Photo: Stacey Nicholas donated $5 million to the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to create a permanent fund for its Women in Engineering program. Nicholas is an alumna of the school of engineering, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering. (Daily Bruin file photo)
