UCLA Life scientist wins award in vision sciences
Gordon L. Fain, distinguished professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology, is the recipient of Brandeis University’s fourth annual Jay Pepose ’75 Award in Vision Sciences.
What we can learn from studying Marmots
Daniel Blumstein, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, talks about his ongoing research on yellow-bellied marmots, which is giving us insight into mammalian personality traits, climate change, and the evolution of fear.
Recession May Have Boosted Teens’ Social Consciousness
UCLA Psychology professor Patricia Greenfield, and her colleagues have found that during the recent recession, concern for other people and the environment rose among American teens.
How the brain creates the ‘buzz’ that helps ideas spread
Psychology professor, Matthew Lieberman, and colleagues have identified brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, or “buzz.”
Science Builds a Better Pie
Amy Rowat, assistant professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology, shares her scientific insights on how to create a perfect crust.
Stem Cell Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease Advances Toward Clinical Trials
Dr. Donald Kohn, professor of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, is leading research for patients with sickle cell disease using blood-producing stem cells from the bone marrow.