Information on new cancer prevention methods is extending beyond the research done at UCLA. Read more...
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May 4, 10:16 pm
Stress increases risk of hair loss
Although hair loss is attributed to genetics, health professionals believe stress can exacerbate hair loss by triggering the release of certain hormones in the body which can damage hair follicles. Read more...
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May 4, 10:14 pm
The science of cosmetics
For cosmetics enthusiast Alyssa Perez, applying, sharing and experimenting with different cosmetics colors and brands is a hobby. Read more...
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May 4, 10:09 pm
Test lab constantly undergoing improvements
For Olympic athletes, body builders and avid gym goers, anabolic steroids and drug store supplements may offer more downfalls than advantages. Read more...
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April 25, 9:00 pm
FTO gene variant is associated with obesity, brain tissue loss
A gene variant present in about 50 percent of the global population that is known to contribute to obesity is now believed to be associated with yet another dire effect: significant brain tissue loss. Read more...
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April 20, 10:24 pm
Speaks Out
UCLA students discuss their experiences participating in research projects through the Undergraduate Research Center. Read more...
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April 20, 10:12 pm
Research center connects students, projects
While UCLA prides itself on being a research institution, navigating the paths it takes to start a research project can be a daunting task for undergraduate students looking to pursue their own research. Read more...
Photo: Third-year physiological science student Allison Truong, who is involved in the Undergraduate Research Center since her freshman year, conducts experiments in her lab at the Orthopaedic Hospital Research Center at UCLA. Truong’s research project pertains to immunology.