This post was updated April 21 at 5:00 p.m. UCLA researchers found almost one in five multiple sclerosis patients referred to UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center or Cedars-Sinai Medical Center were misdiagnosed with the disease. Marwa Kaisey and Nancy Sicotte, lead investigators of the study, studied a sample of 241 patients to find how many […]
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Campus Queries: What causes the different tastes in types of drinking water?
This post was updated April 19 at 12:50 p.m. Campus Queries is a series in which Daily Bruin readers and staff present science-related questions for UCLA professors and experts to answer. Q: What makes drinking water taste different? A: Drinking water’s taste differs for many reasons, such as varying levels of pH, mineral content and […]
New eye gel can improve and accelerate healing process for wounded corneas
UCLA researchers developed a gel that can heal wounded eyeballs. The adhesive gel, when applied to injuries on the cornea, the outermost layer of the eye, promotes the growth of surrounding cells and seals any cuts. The researchers’ study was published March 20 in Science Advances. Nasim Annabi, a chemical and biomolecular engineering assistant professor […]
As sesquicentennial occurs, debate on arrangement of periodic table continues
Eric Scerri, a UCLA chemistry lecturer, has written at least six books discussing the orientation of the periodic table. His office is cluttered with posters and three-dimensional models of different periodic systems. Even his credit card has a picture of the traditional periodic table. “The periodic table has been called the paradigm of chemistry; it’s […]
Report finds debt distribution skewed toward students of color, low-income
A recent report showed low-income students and students of color graduate with a disproportionate amount of debt. The study, published by University of California Student Association and The Institute for College Access & Success last month, showed student debt distribution is skewed toward low-income families and students of color, despite the UC’s extensive financial aid programs. According […]
UCLA instructor leads study finding carcinogenic metals in popular African alcohol
A group of researchers led by a UCLA instructor has identified several toxic metals in sachet alcohol, a popular form of alcohol in Uganda. Many of these metals, including lead, arsenic and chromium, are known to cause cancer. Led by Ochan Otim, a chemistry instructor for UCLA Extension, the group tested 13 brands of Ugandan […]
UCLA study suggests spending time in green spaces may improve mental health
UCLA researchers discovered increasing the amount of green vegetation in an urban area improves psychological well-being. Although previous studies have already assessed the benefits of green spaces for general health and well-being, the researchers aimed to find out how green spaces affected mental health in particular, said Ying-Ying Meng, a senior research scientist at the […]