Men, Women and Sexual Regret
Men most often regret not having sex with more people while women frequently regret having sex with the wrong partner, according to a recent study carried out by UCLA and University of Texas researchers.
UCLA research may help scientists understand what causes pregnancy complications
Dr. Hanna Mikkola and researchers at UCLA’s Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research have identified specific factors that are key to the successful growth of a healthy placenta. The findings could greatly improve the outcome of certain complications that could occur during pregnancy.
Life Scientist, Gordon Fain, named AAAS fellow
Gordon Fain, distinguished Professor of Integrative Biology and Physiology is one of three UCLA faculty that were selected as fellows this year by the American Association for the Advancement of Science,AAAS.
The New Science of Disaster Prediction
Article citing research by UCLA Life Scientists, that predicts where the next global flu pandemic will originate.
Understanding color and patterns in the faces of Old World Monkeys
After studying the faces of 139 different Old World primates, UCLA Life Scientists offer clues as to why colors and patterns can make a difference.
Domestic Dogs Related to Ancient European Wolves
Wolves likely were domesticated by European hunter–gatherers more than 18,000 years ago and gradually evolved into dogs that became household pets, UCLA life scientists report.
New Fish Species Discovered in Coral Triangle
Scientists from Conservation International and the Indonesian Biodiversity Research Centre (affiliated with UCLA Life Sciences),have recently discovered a new species of flasher wrasse in the coral reefs of Indonesia.
UCLA biologists uncover rules that govern leaf design
UCLA Life Scientists have discovered fundamental rules of leaf design that underlie plants’ ability to produce leaves that vary enormously in size.
A new national database to track racial profiling by law-enforcement agencies
Philip Atiba Goff, UCLA assistant professor of social psychology, was interviewed Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The Cycle” about receiving a National Science Foundation grant to establish a new national database that tracks racial profiling by law-enforcement agencies.
Society for Psychophysiological Research Gives Distinguished Contributions Award to UCLA Psychologist
Gregory A. Miller, distinguished professor and chair of the department of psychology, received the Distinguished Contributions Award from the Society for Psychophysiological Research at their annual meeting in Florence, Italy, this month.