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    ASCO: Large precision oncology study identifies differences in prostate cancer genomics among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of U.S. veterans

    A new study(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) led by a UCLA-VA collaborative team looking at the landscape of genomic alterations in more than 5,000 veterans with metastatic prostate cancer uncovered differences in the genomic makeup of...
    24-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

    ASCO: Combination therapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

    A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center(Link opens in new window) researchers found that using a combination of experimental immunotherapy drugs with chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival and overall...
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    Groundbreaking study connects genetic risk for autism to changes observed in the brain

    A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk of the disorder to observed cellular and genetic activity across...
    23-May-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

    Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts

    Using new sequencing technologies, UCLA and University of Pennsylvania researchers uncovered 214,516 unique isoforms in the developing neocortex — over 70% of which have not been previously studied.
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    Volleyball player takes on his toughest opponent: a very rare form of cancer

    In 2022, collegiate volleyball player Sina Sinbari's back pain led to a rare cancer diagnosis. He sought treatment at UCLA Health, balancing rigorous chemo and radiation with volleyball training. Despite setbacks, including the loss of a young...
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    Brain connectivity patterns differ in infants at familial risk for autism

    A study co-led by researchers at UCLA Health has found distinct brain connectivity patterns in six-week-old infants at risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
    22-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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    Ten UCLA Nurses Recognized by the Simms/Mann Family Foundation

    Ten UCLA Health nurses are among 40 honored by the Simms/Mann Family Foundation in the second year of a campaign to recognize extraordinary nurses in Los Angeles.
    20-May-2024 6:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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    The crystallization of memory: Study reveals how practice forms new memory pathways in the brain

    A new study led by UCLA Health has shown that repetitive practice not only is helpful in improving skills but also leads to profound changes in the brain’s memory pathways.
    15-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites


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