UCLA researchers recently conducted a study showing that Down syndrome can accelerate aging throughout the body. Using an epigenetic clock that tracks chemical reactions to measure the ages of different tissues in the body, the researchers found that the biological ages of the brain tissue and blood tissue in people with Down syndrome are much older than the patient’s true chronological age. Read more...
Campus, News, Science & Health
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February 27, 12:34 pm
UCLA study finds link between Down syndrome and premature aging
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February 27, 12:33 pm
UCLA student group to host Hepatitis B Awareness Night
A student group focused on providing health care will hold an event Friday to educate the UCLA community about the prevalence of Hepatitis B and fundraise for Hepatitis B vaccines in Vietnam. Read more...
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February 27, 12:32 pm
Students discuss funding options for transfer center
A vice chancellor proposed a student fee referendum to fund a transfer student center on campus at a town hall meeting held by the Undergraduate Students Association Council Transfer Student Representative’s office Thursday. Read more...
Photo: USAC Office of the Transfer Student Representative held a town hall to discuss the creation of a transfer resource center on campus. (Kailey Rishovd/Daily Bruin)
Campus, News, Student Government
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February 27, 12:30 pm
ASUCLA board of directors to vote on Global Viewpoint Lounge renovation
The Associated Students UCLA board of directors will vote Friday on whether to spend up to $300,000 on renovations for the Global Viewpoint Lounge in Ackerman Union. Read more...
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February 26, 2:08 am
Themed community floor celebrates annual Black History Extravaganza
Delanie Hamilton-William rarely sees any other black students when she ventures onto campus. “It makes me feel kind of displaced, like I don’t belong,” said Hamilton-William, a first-year biology student. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Nigerian Student Association performed at the eighth annual Black History Extravaganza Wednesday night. (Jessica Zhou/Daily Bruin)
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February 26, 2:06 am
Lecturer’s educational enthusiasm stems from upbringing in war zone
Nushin Arbabzadah didn’t know she was looking at dead bodies the first time she saw them. She and her 7-year-old classmates lined up in front of the classroom and stared as men carried teenage girls on stretchers to the hospital next door. Read more...
Photo: Nushin Arbabzadah, a communication studies lecturer, worked for three years at BBC Monitoring before beginning her career at the university. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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February 26, 1:57 am
UCLA’s Coaching Corp invites children onto campus to guide, inspire
Buses full of fourth-and-fifth-grade students from the local Boys and Girls Club made their way onto the UCLA campus on Tuesday. When the buses unloaded, a group of about 50 wide-eyed students filed out. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s chapter of Coaching Corps hosted fourth- and fifth-grade students from the Boys and Girls Club for a tour around the campus. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)