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Feb. 2, 2023 11:51 p.m.UCLA researchers take lead in genetics study of California’s native species
UCLA researchers are taking the lead in the California Conservation Genomics Project, a state-funded project led by academic researchers aiming to gather genetic information on species native to California.
By Lauren Cheng and Aparna Pillai
News
Nov. 14, 2022 6:52 p.m.UCLA researchers develop new method for early cancer detection
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 10:40 p.m.
UCLA researchers created a novel and inexpensive method for early cancer detection.
In a September study published in Nature Communications, the researchers described how their new method can detect changes in DNA circulating in the blood that are called methylation.
By Aparna Pillai
News
Oct. 28, 2022 12:25 a.m.UCLA alumnus Dr. Jennifer Woo receives inaugural Advanced ACHD Fellows Grant
A UCLA alumnus was the inaugural recipient of a grant in September to advance the treatment of heart defects present at birth.
Dr. Jennifer Woo, who graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine, received the Advanced ACHD Fellows Grant from the Heartfelt Dreams Foundation.
By Aparna Pillai
News
Sept. 16, 2022 9:27 p.m.UCLA researchers develop test to detect pathogens separate from COVID-19
UCLA researchers are working on a single test that can detect pathogens beyond COVID-19.
Eleazar Eskin, one of the faculty members leading the project, said a current diagnostic test for COVID-19, SwabSeq, is expanding to potentially identify other pathogens.
By Aparna Pillai
Academics
May 16, 2022 1:26 p.m.Ginsburg Symposium hosts discussions about precision medicine technologies
Researchers discussed progress in treatments for genetic diseases and the ethics surrounding these new technologies at a UCLA symposium Wednesday.
The first annual Ginsburg Symposium in Precision Health, held at Carnesale Commons from 8 a.m.
By Aparna Pillai and Caroline Sha
A Closer Look
March 8, 2022 5:46 p.m.UCLA researchers seek to inspire love for chemistry with educational website
This post was updated March 9 at 11:35 p.m.
UCLA researchers created a Valentine’s Day-themed website to help students learn chemistry.
Launched Feb. 14, ChemMatch aims to make learning a wide range of chemistry concepts easier and more enjoyable for anyone, said Neil Garg, a distinguished professor of chemistry and biochemistry who initiated the project.
By Aparna Pillai
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