UCLA psychologists report new insights on human brain, consciousness
Brain-imaging studies carried out by UCLA psychologists, show what happens to the human brain when it slips into unconsciousness.
Our Basic Need for Social Connection
A growing body of research shows that the need to connect socially with others is as basic as our need for food, water and shelter, writes UCLA professor Matthew Lieberman in his first book, “Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect,” published this week by Crown Publishers.
Darwinian Salamander Dilemma
H. Bradley Shaffer, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, discusses the ecological dangers resulting from the interbreeding of endangered California salamanders and imported Texas salamanders, which has created a new type of hybrid “super-salamander.”
Are Grey Wolves Endangered?
Research led by Robert Wayne, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, weighs in on the controversy accompanying the federal government’s proposal to remove grey wolves from the endangered species list.
Four Prominent UCLA Stem Cell Researchers Receive CIRM Early Translational Grants
Jerome Zack and Donald Kohn, professors of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics are among four UCLA scientists who received Early Translational grants totaling $13M from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.
Using UCLA framework, Alabama, Georgia lead way in addressing barriers to learning
School districts are making changes – using a framework developed by UCLA psychologists, Howard Adelman and Linda Taylor – that are improving student performance and graduation rates.
Preserving Cameroon’s treasures
Tom Smith, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Director of UCLA’s Center for Tropical Research, lays out the imminent threats facing Cameroon’s great biodiversity.
UCLA Stem Cell Researcher Wins Prestigious McCulloch and Till Award
Dr. Hanna Mikkola, associate professor of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology received the 2013 McCulloch and Till Award from the Society for Hematology and Stem Cells.
Blogging Helps Cancer Patients
New research led by Dr. Annette Stanton, professor of Psychology and member of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, shows that women who chronicled their experiences with breast cancer online, tended to experience a reduction in depressive symptoms, an increase in positive mood and enhanced appreciation for life.
How Human Psychology ‘Evolved’ Due To Urbanization And Education
UCLA psychologist Patricia Greenfield analyzed words used in more than 1.5 million American and British books published between 1800 and 2000, showing how our cultural values have changed.