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Scientists at UCLA have developed a simple blood test that can detect multiple types of cancer and other diseases simultaneously for less than $20. Early studies show it catches 63% of cancers overall and nearly 80% of liver cancers in high-risk patients.
Scientists at UCLA just solved a stubborn problem that's been holding back an entire class of promising materials. Their breakthrough could make future electronics faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient.
A new UCLA study shows an intensive five-day magnetic brain stimulation protocol works as well as the traditional six-week treatment for depression. This breakthrough could help thousands of patients who struggle to commit to months of clinic visits.
UCLA researchers discovered that the same brain circuits that drive mice to care for their babies also motivate them to comfort distressed adults. This breakthrough could unlock new treatments for conditions affecting social connection.
UCLA researchers have treated their first patient with a groundbreaking therapy that can simultaneously locate and destroy aggressive bone cancer cells. The treatment offers new hope for young patients with osteosarcoma who haven't responded to standard treatments.
Scientists at UCLA have achieved breakthrough results in treating advanced colorectal cancer, with a new combination therapy doubling two-year survival rates. The research team is also making major strides in prevention, from mailing free screening kits to developing powerful cancer vaccines.
A UCLA study found that environmentally friendly inhalers not only eliminate harmful greenhouse gases but also improve outcomes for people with lung disease. Patients using dry powder inhalers had 14% fewer severe flare-ups than those using traditional inhalers.
UCLA researchers created a new zinc oxide shape that stops mineral sunscreen from leaving white streaks on skin. The four-armed nanoparticles prevent clumping and match more skin tones while keeping full UV protection.
Scientists solved sunscreen's biggest problem: the ghostly white look that keeps people from protecting their skin. A simple shape change makes zinc oxide invisible without losing sun protection.
Researchers at UCLA revived Thomas Edison's forgotten nickel-iron battery design, creating a prototype that recharges in seconds and could power solar farms for decades. The breakthrough uses proteins and materials just one atom thick to solve a problem that stumped inventors for over a century.
UCLA engineers created microscopic wires that actually get quieter as electricity flows through them, flipping conventional physics on its head. This breakthrough could mean clearer phone calls, better sensors, and a faster path to quantum computers.
After decades of research, gene therapy is bringing lasting relief to sickle cell patients after just one treatment. UCLA researchers are leading the charge to cure a disease that affects 100,000 Americans.
Scientists just solved one of security's toughest challenges with a scanner that can detect hidden explosives through clothing and packaging. The breakthrough combines light waves with AI to spot threats faster and safer than ever before.
A groundbreaking approach to mental health care has reduced self-harm among at-risk teens and young adults by more than half. The model matches treatment intensity to individual needs, making life-saving care more accessible.