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Sensation and Perception Not as Accurate as Once Believed

Three researchers from UCLA found—in the largest study to date—that sensation and perception via vision and hearing are less accurate than thought.

The Zika Virus Will Affect the Olympics, But How Is Unknown

Zika will likely not need to be a limiting factor for most Olympic athletes and attendees. The real concern is for pregnant women.

New Sleep Research Into Primitive Sleep Wake Patterns

Studying indigenous cultures and their sleep-wake patterns shows how older generations of humans slept prior to the advent of modern technology.

Medication for High Triglycerides

The new medication targets a protein called apolipoprotein C-III. By neutralizing this protein, it effectively speeds up the breakdown of triglycerides.

Health Effects of Loneliness

Did you know lonely people have more inflammation and a less responsive immune system? UCLA researchers believe white blood cells hold the key.

Game Changer

New gift, along with previous philanthropic support to David Geffen School of Medicine, makes entertainment executive largest-ever donor to UCLA