The U.S. saw a significant rise in adolescent drug overdose deaths in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, despite a decline in overall teen…
Posts published in “UCLA”
Auto Added by WPeMatico
Scientists have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 fragments can mimic components of the immune system, causing severe inflammation. This study offers new insights into treating COVID-19 and…
An aerial photo shows the remains of a delta where a water source once fed an ancient lake at the Jezero crater on Mars. Credit:…
Astrophysicists studying the exoplanet WASP-69b have discovered it possesses a comet-like tail, seven times longer than the planet itself. This phenomenon occurs as the planet’s…
Research from UCLA’s Department of Urology shows that the semen microbiome, especially microbes like Lactobacillus iners, can influence male fertility by affecting sperm motility, opening…
Confocal microscopic image shows mesenchymal stem cells (green) captured within nanovials (pink). The nanovial technology was developed by UCLA’s Dino Di Carlo and colleagues. Credit:…
UCLA researchers have unveiled a novel solid-state thermal transistor that effectively controls semiconductor heat movement using an electric field, marking a significant advancement in computer…
New research reveals that female chimpanzees experience menopause and live beyond their reproductive years, challenging previous beliefs and providing new insights into the evolution of…
UCLA-led research identifies nerve pathways to brown adipose tissue (BAT) with potential implications for obesity treatments. The discovery may enable targeted BAT activation, offering a…
Whole spinal cord visualization of regenerating projections from the lower thoracic spinal cord that project to walking execution centers. Credit: EPFL / .Neurorestore Guiding cells…
A series of cryo-EM images. The greyscale photos represent 2D projections of multiple views of the imaging scaffold attached to a target protein; the color…
Workers crafting artificial stone slabs for countertops in the U.S. are contracting a fatal lung disease, silicosis, due to toxic dust exposure, a study by…
A study reveals that an engineered compound, when given to mice aboard the ISS, effectively combated the usual bone loss from space travel. This innovative…
UCLA research identifies a 50-fold increase in US overdose deaths involving fentanyl and stimulants since 2010, marking a concerning ‘fourth wave’ in the opioid crisis.…
A UCLA study published in Brain Communications has identified sex-specific brain signals that influence obesity development in men and women. By combining MRI data with…
A UCLA-led study discovered a link between increased lithium levels in tap water and a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder in the offspring of…
A new study suggests that a gene linked to an additional X chromosome may be responsible for the milder symptoms of viral infections observed in…
Every year, millions of birds undertake incredible journeys, often covering thousands of miles, to reach their seasonal habitats. This annual migration is driven by changes…
Figure 1. Two exceptionally bright galaxies were captured in GLASS-JWST program. These galaxies existed approximately 450 and 350 million years after the Big Bang (with…