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June 29, 2021Mehta, MayankVirtual reality boosts brain rhythms crucial for neuroplasticity, learning and memoryUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://connect.uclahealth.org/2021/06/29/virtual-reality-boosts-brain-rhythms-crucial-for-neuroplasticity-learning-and-memory/
June 25, 2021Zeiger, William; Portera-Cailliau, CarlosHow do brain cells compensate for damage from a stroke?UCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://connect.uclahealth.org/2021/06/25/how-brain-cells-compensate-for-damage-from-a-stroke/
June 25, 2021Cooper, ZivaHigh Time: Alyson Martin And Nushin Rashidian On The Move Toward Legalizing CannabisThe SunInterviewhttps://www.thesunmagazine.org/issues/547/high-time
June 25, 2021Zhang, YeDifferences in human, mouse brain cells have important implications for disease researchUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-id-differences-in-human-mouse-brain-cells-with-important-implications-for-disease-research
June 15, 2021Ray, LaraMedication may help heavy-drinking smokers improve their healthUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/medication-may-help-heavy-drinking-smokers
June 7, 2021John, VargheseUCLA Health researchers identify a new type of drug as a potential treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://connect.uclahealth.org/2021/06/07/parkinsons-disease-new-type-of-drug/
June 1, 2021Kadambi, AchutaFixing Medical Devices That Are Biased against Race or GenderScientific AmericanArticlehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fixing-medical-devices-that-are-biased-against-race-or-gender/
May 28, 2021Bitan, GalNew blood test reads messages from the brainUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://connect.uclahealth.org/2021/05/28/new-blood-test-parkinsons-disease-brain/
May 19, 2021Bearden, CarrieBrain structures grow differently in boys, men with autismSpectrum NewsArticlehttps://www.spectrumnews.org/news/brain-structures-grow-differently-in-boys-men-with-autism/
May 18, 2021Horvath, SteveWhy Scientists Are Studying the Genetic Tricks of the Longest-Lived AnimalsSmithonian MagArticlehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-scientists-are-studying-genetic-tricks-longest-lived-animals-180977738/
May 18, 2021Miklowitz, DavidOnline Therapy Works for Kids Battling Social AnxietyUS NewsArticlehttps://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-05-18/online-therapy-works-for-kids-battling-social-anxiety
April 23, 2021Suthana, NanthiaYour Health: Tracking the BrainUCLA Health NewsTV Interviewhttps://www.wqad.com/article/news/health/your-health/your-health-tracking-the-brain/526-65604de2-e58a-4bd8-84db-fd8897d4b118
April 23, 2021Cooper, ZivaHeavy Marijuana use During Pregnancy Linked to Premature Birth, Early Infant DeathUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/heavy-marijuana-use-during-pregnancy-linked-premature-birth-early-infant-n1264993
April 5, 2021Suthana, NanthiaHow brains navigate physical spaceUCLA Health NewsTV Interviewhttps://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=3335&DateTime=4%2f5%2f2021+5%3a24%3a51+PM&PlayClip=true
April 1, 2021Fong, TimothyIt's Easy (and Legal) to Bet on Sports. Do Young Adults Know the Risks?UCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/01/sports/sports-betting-addiction.html
March 29, 2021Fong, TimothyWhat quitting weed does to your bodyUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.mic.com/p/when-you-quit-weed-heres-what-happens-to-your-mind-body-20512434
March 29, 2021Suthana, NanthiaBrain Tracking: Unraveling Mysteries of the Human MindUCLA Health NewsVideohttps://wgem.com/2021/03/29/brain-tracking-unraveling-mysteries-of-the-human-mind/
March 29, 2021Cooper, ZivaCBD Could Be A Key to Treating Addiction Long-Term, Studies ShowUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://observer.com/2021/03/cbd-treat-addiction-studies-show/
March 25, 2021Yang, XiaProfessor and data scientist Xia Yang finds patterns that can improve our healthUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/xia-yang-professor-data-scientist
March 22, 2021Irwin, MichaelHigher COVID-19 Risk for Physicians With Sleep TroublesUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/91757
March 22, 2021Suthana, NanthiaNeuroscientist unravels mysteries of the human mindUCLA Health NewsVideohttps://www.ivanhoe.com/medical-breakthroughs/brain-tracking-unraveling-mysteries-of-the-human-mind/
March 19, 2021Fong, TimothyAlcoholic liver disease cases have spiked during the pandemic, especially among young womenUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.phillyvoice.com/alcoholic-liver-disease-women-covid-19-pandemic/
March 15, 2021Mody, IstvanUCLA forms collaboration with Yuyu Pharma to develop drug for stroke recoveryUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-collaboration-drug-development-stroke-recovery
March 14, 2021Flint, JonathanThe genetic and environmental components of depression.UCLA Health NewsRadiohttps://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=5895&DateTime=3%2f14%2f2021+12%3a22%3a39+AM&PlayClip=true
March 7, 2021Flint, JonathanThe genetic and environmental components of depressionUCLA Health NewsRadiohttps://mms.tveyes.com/transcript.asp?StationID=5895&DateTime=3%2f7%2f2021+2%3a51%3a07+PM&PlayClip=true
March 2, 2021Geshcwind, DanielLab-grown brain organoids mimic the development of the real thingUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://medium.com/technicity/lab-grown-brain-organoids-mimic-the-development-of-the-real-thing-20d0afc221a9
March 1, 2021Voskuhl, Rhonda UCLA forms research collaboration with Yuyu Pharma to advance MS treatmentUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-yuyu-pharma-multiple-sclerosis-treatment
February 23, 2021Giza, ChristopherWhy a fake commute could pave the way to work-from-home balanceUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/fake-commute-home-work-transition-/2021/02/22/49f79d56-6cb7-11eb-9f80-3d7646ce1bc0_story.html
February 22, 2021Geshcwind, DanielLab-grown brain organoids mature similarly to infant brainsUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://neurosciencenews.com/mini-brain-human-brain-development-17846/
February 22, 2021Fong, TimothyGambling Addiction: A Silent Struggle for Many Asian AmericansUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://news.yahoo.com/gambling-addiction-silent-struggle-many-204006821.html?guccounter=1
February 5, 2021Cooper, ZivaWomen Increasingly Turn to CBD, With or Without Doc's BlessingUCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/945342
January 30, 2021Irwin, MichaelTo boost immunity, forget ‘magic pills.’ Focus on sleep, exercise, diet and cutting stress.UCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/boosting-your-immune-system/2021/01/29/256fd52c-3fc4-11eb-8db8-395dedaaa036_story.html
January 15, 2021Miklowitz, David6 Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder Triggers During COVID-19UCLA Health NewsArticlehttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/6-ways-to-manage-bipolar-disorder-triggers-during-covid-19/ar-BB1cNfon
December 2, 2020Fanselow, MichaelChronic opioid treatment may raise risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, study findsUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/chronic-opioid-treatment-ptsd
November 23, 2020Craske, Michelle; Geschwind, Daniel; Horvath, Steve; Lusis, Aldon; Sofroniew, Michael38 UCLA scientists among world’s most influential researchersUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-scientists-among-worlds-most-influential-researchers
September 23, 2020Hsiao, ElaineGuts and brains: How microbes in a mother’s intestines affect fetal neurodevelopmentUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/maternal-microbiota-and-the-fetal-brain
September 18, 2020Poe, GinaUCLA-led team of scientists discovers why we need sleepUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-scientists-discover-why-we-need-sleep
August 4, 2020Flint, JonathonUCLA launches major mental health study to discover insights about depressionUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-launches-major-mental-health-study-to-discover-insights-about-depression
May 19, 2020Bronstein, JeffScientists find evidence of link between diesel exhaust, risk of Parkinson’sUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-link-diesel-exhaust-parkinsons-disease
March 4, 2020Hartenstein, Volker; Butler. Samantha2019 UCLA microscopy image and video contest winners selectedUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/2019-ucla-microscopy-image-and-video-contest-winners-selected
November 4, 2019Fanselow, MichaelStudy reveals how brain injury can lead to post-traumatic stress disorderUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/brain-injury-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ucla-study
October 29, 2019Feusner, JamieWhether a fashion model or not, some body image concerns are universalUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/body-image-app-fashion-models
October 19, 2019 Khak, BaljitUCLA research identifies a potential strategy that may lead to treatment for the disorderUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/huntingtons-disease-reversal-repair
September 5, 2019Hsiao, ElaineStudy shows how serotonin and a popular anti-depressant affect the gut’s microbiotaUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/serotonin-prozac-gut-microbiota
August 19, 2019Clarke, StevenBiochemists discover new insights into what may go awry in brains of people with Alzheimer’sUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/alzheimers-brains-beta-amyloids
January 30, 2019Geschwind, Daniel UCLA-led team uncovers critical new clues about what goes awry in brains of people with autismUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-led-team-uncovers-critical-new-clues-about-what-goes-awry-in-brains-of-people-with-autism
January 17, 2019Correa, StephanieIn ‘game-changing’ finding, bone mass rose 800% after signals were blocked in brains of miceUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/discovery-of-enhanced-bone-growth-could-lead-to-new-treatments-for-osteoporosis
November 16, 2018Gomez-Pinilla, FernandoUCLA cell study reveals how head injuries lead to serious brain diseasesUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-cell-study-reveals-how-head-injuries-lead-to-serious-brain-diseases
October 31, 2018Basso, Michele; Golshani, PeymanThree neuroscientists earn prestigious NIH grant for brain researchUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/three-neuroscientists-earn-prestigious-nih-grant-for-brain-research
August 8, 2018Harris, NeilNeuroscientist identifies biomarker for traumatic brain injuryUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/neuroscientist-identifies-biomarker-for-traumatic-brain-injury
August 3, 2018Fallah, AriaUCLA neurosurgeon’s accurate diagnosis restored teen’s visionUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/neurosurgeons-accurate-diagnosis-restores-teens-vision-ability-to-enjoy-her-life
August 2, 2018Mehta, MayankMayank Mehta’s work has implications for diagnosing and treating neurological diseasesUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-researcher-uses-virtual-reality-to-understand-how-animals-perceive-space
May 14, 2018Glanzman, DavidUCLA biologists ‘transfer’ a memoryUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-biologists-transfer-a-memory
May 1, 2018Banerjee, UtpalTwo UCLA professors elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2018UCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/two-ucla-professors-elected-to-the-national-academy-of-sciences-for-2018
March 17, 2018White, StephanieGenes in songbirds hold clues about human speech disorders, UCLA biologists reportUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/genes-in-songbirds-hold-clues-about-human-speech-disorders-ucla-biologists-report
February 15, 2018Parkinson, CarolynFive UCLA faculty members awarded 2018 Sloan Research FellowshipsUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/five-ucla-faculty-members-selected-for-2018-sloan-research-fellowships
February 5, 2018Galvan, AdrianaHow brain’s reward system lessened distress over 2016 election resultsUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/how-brains-reward-system-lessened-distress-over-2016-election-results
January 11, 2018Butler, SamanthaUCLA scientists make cells that enable the sense of touchUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-scientists-make-cells-that-allow-the-sense-of-touch
March 6, 2017Yang, XiaHead injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases, UCLA biologists reportUCLA NewsroomArticlehttps://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/head-injuries-can-alter-hundreds-of-genes-and-lead-to-serious-brain-diseases-ucla-biologists-report