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UCLA chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it’s time to rewrite the textbooks
Key takeaways - According to Bredt's rule, double bonds cannot exist at certain positions on organic molecules if the molecule's geometry deviates too far from what we learn in textbooks. This rule has constrained chemists for a century. A new paper in Science shows how to make molecules that violate Bredt's rule, allowing chemists to find practical ways to make and use them in reactions.
Scientists can reverse brain aging in fruit flies by preventing buildup of a common protein
Key takeaways - Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles.
Researchers uncover novel role of protein GPNMB in heart repair
FINDINGS UCLA scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a critical regulator in the heart's healing process after a heart attack.
Researchers engineer experimental drug for preventing heart failure after heart attacks
New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models New single-dose therapy shows promise in enhancing repair after heart attacks in preclinical models Key takeaways.
Platform that mimics nature to enhance T cell-based therapies
Imagine a world where your own immune cells are transformed into cancer-fighting superheroes. This is the promise of CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that's already saving lives.
FDA approval of drug regimen helps lower recurrence risk for early-stage breast cancer patients
Two-time breast cancer survivor Teri Boudreaux is grateful for the time she gets to spend with her family, whether traveling with her husband, playing with her grandchildren, hiking, relaxing on the beach, or picking up new hobbies such as pickleball.
New Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA will seek cures for autoimmune disorders
Key takeaways - A $3.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will help establish a new Autoimmunity Center of Excellence at UCLA.
Molecule ’handedness’ determines the strength of a coupling between nuclear spins
The discovery could lead to better noninvasive sensors for studying chemical reactions involving chiral molecules Science + Technology The discovery could lead to better noninvasive sensors for studying chemical reactions involving chiral molecules Key takeaways.
Chemicals produced by fires show potential to raise cancer risk
Simulations reveal PAHs' affinity for binding to DNA - and evading repair - in study co-led by county firefighter Science + Technology Simulations reveal PAHs' affinity for binding to DNA - and evading repair - in study co-led by county firefighter Key takeaways.
Reality bites! Teens want a new genre on screen: Nomantasy
A Center for Scholars & Storytellers study finds young people prefer fantasy in TV shows and movies - without the romance Health + Behavior A Center for Scholars & Storytellers study finds young people prefer fantasy in TV shows and movies - without the romance Key takeaways.
Researchers join Doe-funded coalition to develop new aqueous battery for electrical grids
Key takeaways - Three UCLA faculty members are part of a U.S. Department of Energy-funded initiative to develop next-generation batteries.
A cultural ’play’ list for Hispanic Heritage Month
Arts + Culture Alumna Alicia Maria Houtrouw shares a cultural mixtape that will sing to the soul Connecting people to Latin American and Caribbean art is a passion for Alicia Maria Houtrouw, a senior project manager for Latin American initiatives at the Getty Research Institute.
Scalable process to decarbonize cement production
Their new 'ZeroCAL' method is designed for compatibility with existing cement plants Key takeaways. The current method of producing cement leaves a large carbon footprint, with nearly 1 kilogram of carbon dioxide being emitted for every kilogram of cement.
First map of DNA modification in the developing human brain
Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder Findings could help pinpoint cell types most vulnerable to conditions like schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder Key takeaways.
If AI isn’t ’learning’ like us, can it think like us?
UCLA psychologist Keith Holyoak will discuss consciousness, creativity and machine learning during his Faculty Research Lecture on Oct.
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