UCLA researchers might have overcome one of the major hurdles in using gene therapy to treat cancer: the question of how to best administer the treatment. Read more...
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May 3, 9:00 pm
Professor develops new gene therapy for cancer
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May 3, 9:00 pm
Forum examines new birth control methods
In its long history, contraception has come a long way, from dangerous and bizarre methods like drinking mercury to the comparably simple once-a-day birth control pill. Read more...
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April 26, 9:00 pm
Your health: To prevent infection, just go with the flow
Correction appended It is only five minutes into the lecture, but you realize you already made two mistakes ““ coming to the class and sitting in the front row. Read more...
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April 26, 9:00 pm
Obesity growth among Americans almost morbid
In the past decade, an epidemic has been ballooning among American consumers. Now it is too big to ignore. Obesity is on the verge of becoming the top killer in the United States, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more...
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April 22, 9:00 pm
[Online exclusive] Forum debates connection between science and religion
Images of Jesus flitted across the screen as speakers prepared for the debate sponsored by the Veritas Forum on Wednesday night ““ a national student organization that travels to universities to discuss issues relating to religion. Read more...
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April 19, 9:00 pm
Marijuana use uncertain on 4/20
Marijuana is illegal in the United States, but that does not stop UCLA students from celebrating 4/20 today, the unofficial marijuana user’s holiday. April 20 has fallen on the weekend in the past few years, giving people more of a reason to celebrate at home instead of on campus. Read more...
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April 19, 9:00 pm
Weed science
Dr. Jay Cavanaugh’s first dose of marijuana was given to him by his mother ““ who had obtained it through a member of her bridge club. Read more...