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Tools of an ancient trade Chinese medicine dolls were once used to diagnose women By Michael Howerton Daily Bruin Staff Upstairs in the Biomedical Library, the dolls are resting. After centuries of medical service, they recline on tiny couches in the quiet of the rare book room with a hand cupping one breast as the […]

UCLA selected to receive AIDS research funds By Allyssa Lee Daily Bruin Staff In 1983, AIDS and its predecessor HIV were virtually unknown ­ its causes and effects mysterious to the medical field and to the public. Since then, however, many advances have been made unlocking the viral enigma, many of which were contributed by […]

USAC affirms original election results Polls open for internal vice president, academic affairs, facilities runoffs By Rashmi Nijagal Daily Bruin Staff The undergraduate student government voted unanimously last night to approve all original election results except for those of the internal vice president race. The council convened amidst a gathering of about 100 Students First […]

Beasley withdraws appeal Efforts to extend initiative voting drop, status stands By Betty Song Daily Bruin Staff Graduate Students Association President Tim Beasley withdrew an appeal yesterday concerning last week’s graduate student government election results, citing time constraints. The appeal was submitted to the Allen Stout, the commissioner of elections and appointments, last Thursday asking […]

Connerly denies preferential treatment Report claims UC Regent used federal minority contracts By Ann Bancroft The Associated Press SACRAMENTO — University of California Regent Ward Connerly, an outspoken opponent of affirmative action, denied Monday he benefited from minority preferences while contracting with the Energy Commission. Connerly, who is African American, has appeared on national television […]

Greek slate fliers questioned By Rashmi Nijagal Daily Bruin Staff Amid all the controversy over the Bruin Democrats’ advertisement endorsing the Students First! slate, the Transfer Student Association is also accusing the greek slate of false advertising. The object in question is a flier titled "The Greek Slate" which lists candidates followed by a statement […]

Psychiatric patients find electronic help Researchers claim program has effect of actual therapist By Jean May Chen Patients undergoing psychotherapy can be successfully treated using a computer program, a recent study conducted at UCLA shows. Patients utilizing the Therapeutic Learning Program (TLP) along with a brief visit with a therapist displayed significant decreases in depression, […]