We could almost thank our parents for straight As or blame them for low standardized test scores, meaning that a big portion of our intellectual ability comes from our parents, according to research by Paul Thompson in the UCLA Department of Neurology.
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Genetic factors impact development of disorders
Though some blame the media for portraying images that encourage thin bodies and abnormal attitudes about diet and exercise, UCLA research shows the primary cause of eating disorders cannot be fully blamed on environmental factors.
Global Medical Training lends a hand to developing countries
Fundraising on campus and service trips abroad are some of the ways UCLA Global Medical Training participants can volunteer to help developing countries that lack sufficient health care.
Environmental researchers reveal factors fueling wildfire risk
Southern California wildfires have been occurring year-round and similar trends are expected in the upcoming year.
Doctor’s work on TV
Dr. Dennis Slamon’s discovery of the drug Herceptin about two decades ago at a UCLA laboratory has made its way into a nationally televised movie.
Common fear of dentists can be detrimental to health
A middle-aged patient timidly shows her bulging and bleeding gums to a dentist, gripping the reclined chair and shutting her eyes, trying to distract herself from the reality of being at the dentist
Symposium to honor genetics research at UCLA, recognize donors
The Gonda Neuroscience and Genetics Research Center will host an all-day public symposium for its 10th anniversary tomorrow in the Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium.