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.
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.