65 Animal Species Laugh Just Like Humans, UCLA Finds
Scientists discovered laughter isn't uniquely human. At least 65 animal species giggle, chuckle, and make play sounds when they're having fun.
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UCLA Finds Brain Cell Change That Could Ease Anxiety
Scientists discovered that tiny antenna-like structures on brain support cells shrink under stress, and restoring them reduced anxiety behaviors in mice. An already-approved drug showed promise in early tests.
UCLA Finds Way to Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Work Better
Scientists at UCLA discovered how to make targeted cancer drugs more effective against deadly prostate cancer by combining them with a protein blocker. The breakthrough could help patients whose cancer stopped responding to standard treatments.
UCLA Scientists Create Daily Pill for Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at UCLA have developed a once-daily pill that targets a protein crucial to pancreatic cancer growth, offering new hope for one of the deadliest cancers. The breakthrough treatment represents a major step forward in fighting a disease that has long resisted effective therapies.
UCLA Finds New Drug Target for Fragile X Syndrome
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a promising new treatment pathway for Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. The breakthrough could help patients of all ages, not just young children.
New Drug Shrinks Tumors in Hard-to-Treat Lung Cancer
A groundbreaking therapy is showing real promise against cancers long considered impossible to treat, shrinking tumors in patients who'd run out of options. The experimental drug targets a genetic mutation affecting thousands of lung and pancreatic cancer patients each year.
UCLA Scientists Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Breakthrough
UCLA researchers have discovered how to reverse chronic fatty liver disease without diet changes, offering hope to up to 3.8 million Los Angeles residents. The breakthrough targets "zombie cells" that cause liver damage.
UCLA Blood Test Detects Multiple Cancers for Under $20
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.
UCLA Cracks Major Barrier in Next-Gen Electronics
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.
5-Day Brain Therapy Matches 6-Week Depression Treatment
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 Tests New Cancer Therapy for Aggressive Bone Tumors
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.
UCLA Doubles Survival for Advanced Colon Cancer Patients
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.