In many ways, Alex Korb has become an expert at tricking the body and brain.
Author Archives: Alexander Baklajian
International and domestic students mingle at Dashew Center’s World Café
The smell of fresh-brewed coffee wafted through the fall breeze, as conversations in Spanish, French, Chinese and English permeated the air.
UCLA Health System partners with CVS MinuteClinics to offer quick, affordable services
Under a partnership finalized this month, UCLA physicians will serve as medical directors to oversee UCLA Health System MinuteClinics run out of CVS stores in Los Angeles County.
Human Connectome Project pieces together neural data through brain scans
A collaborative project at UCLA’s Laboratory of Neuro Imaging looks at how the brain integrates neural information to help scientists better understand brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, autism and multiple sclerosis.
UCLA pre-med students interested in alternative medicine shadow acupuncturist for internship
An observant and inquisitive group huddled around the examination table in a Santa Monica clinic as an acupuncture student reassured her patient.
UCLA researchers develop genetically engineered stem cells to fight HIV in mice
A team of UCLA researchers has found a genetic engineering technique that suppresses the HIV virus in mice, an encouraging step toward potentially fighting the disease in humans, researchers said.
ACLU’s cellphone tracking report sparks new privacy legislation in California
A recent report by the American Civil Liberties Union regarding unwarranted cellphone tracking has prompted the introduction of new legislation in California.