In April 2003, researchers from the National Human Genome Research Institute made a breakthrough discovery involving the DNA sequence of the entire human genome. The discovery means that scientists can now determine the location of genes on DNA strands, and the function of those genes. Read more...

You see him standing there. “He’s sooo cute.” You notice his white baseball cap is tilted to the side. “He’s so independent.” A few stiff drinks later, you and your new friend are roaring down the freeway headed to big man’s apartment for a night of rock and roll. Read more...

UCLA will welcome the world’s first female astronaut and open its doors to nearly 1,000 girls, boys and parents as the Sally Ride Science Club kicks off its 21st science festival on Sunday. Read more...

Women buy shampoos that promise “silky smoothness.” Men buy the same “dandruff protection” shampoos. Advertisers have known ““ men and women are different. For decades, scientists have attributed these differences to sex hormones, but a new study by UCLA scientists suggests that gender identity is hardwired into the brain long before sex hormones are even developed. Read more...

An 11-year near-total ban on silicone-gel breast implants may soon come to an end following the recommendation of a Food and Drug Administration advisory board that their sale resume, although subject to strict conditions. Read more...

After suffering through horrible sinus pain, Marjorie Broder was almost incapable of going on with her daily life ““ until she met Dr. Ka-Kit Hui. Battling terrible headaches, Broder consulted every specialist in town for two years. Read more...

Early in the summer, the United States Anti-Doping Agency sent Dr. Don Catlin a used syringe. The needle was given to the USADA by an anonymous “high profile” track and field coach concerned that athletes might be using a mysterious performance-enhancing drug. Read more...