Researchers and clinicians discussed new methods to make health care and research more gender inclusive at the Ninth Annual UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute Symposium.

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.

A recent UCLA study found that the injury rate for electric scooters in West Los Angeles was similar to that of motorcycles.
According to the study, published April 6, there has been little research regarding e-scooter injuries despite an increase in e-scooter usage.

Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer.
Q: What is the metaverse, and what can it be used for?

A recent report from UCLA researchers and UC Berkeley researchers analyzed the lack of protections for fast-food workers during the COVID-19 pandemic among other issues.
The researchers began the study after Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requested a study on working conditions in fast-food establishments within the county, said Kevin Riley, a researcher for the study.

Recent UCLA-led research found becoming infected with COVID-19 while pregnant could result in damage to the infant’s immune system.
The study, published on Nov. 16, examined the consequences of mother-to-child transmission of COVID-19 when the infants tested negative for the virus itself.

UCLA collaborated with Amazon to launch a center for artificial intelligence research, education and outreach Oct. 29.
The Science Hub for Humanity and Artificial Intelligence, based at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, aims to address social issues and create positive impacts using artificial intelligence.

Panelists at the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium discussed the causes of homelessness and advocated for solutions earlier this week, emphasizing the importance of having those with lived experiences of homelessness lead the conversation.

This post was updated July 18 at 8:42 p.m.
UCLA researchers found that individuals previously infected with the COVID-19 virus may not need the second shot of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines, but booster shots may be necessary in the future.

UCLA researchers will immediately begin leading a study on the health impacts of local oil drilling, in partnership with the LA County Department of Public Health.