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By targeting the entorhinal cortex, known as the doorway to the hippocampus, scientists hope to enhance memory in patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.

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January 29, 2012

Stealthy leprosy pathogen evades critical vitamin D-dependent immune response

The pathogen stifles immune activity dependent on vitamin D, a natural hormone that plays an essential role in the body's fight against infections.

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January 27, 2012

Half of L.A. human-services nonprofits are struggling, new UCLA report shows

Roughly half of Los Angeles County's 6,300 human-services nonprofits — which provide such services as emergency shelter, food, hospice care, and support for foster children, at-risk youth and the elderly — are struggling in the wake of...

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January 25, 2012

Teen to meet 11 strangers who saved his life by donating blood, platelets

On Jan. 27 at UCLA, Donovan Ho, 17, will express his gratitude to the donors who helped make his 2010 heart transplant a success.

Health Sciences > Advisories

January 25, 2012

UCLA summit looks at future of water in Southern California

Participants from universities, water agencies, nonprofits and the private sector will discuss the latest research, technologies and policies at the Jan. 27 event.

Campus News > Advisories

January 05, 2012

Chinese herbal medicine may provide novel treatment for alcohol abuse

A chemical component of a folk remedy used for at least 500 years was found to block the actions of alcohol in the brain.

Health Sciences > News Releases

January 02, 2012

Home monitoring may help manage and reduce costs for heart failure

UCLA RESEARCH ALERT FINDINGS: Heart failure affects 5.8 million people in the U.S. alone and is responsible for nearly 1 million hospitalizations each year, most resulting from a build-up of body fluid in the lungs and other...