Huntington’s disease is one of many that continue to present unanswered questions to researchers. UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researchers, however, are beginning to make strides in understanding the mechanism by which the perplexing disease manifests itself among brain cells. Read more...

Scientists are bringing the search for life beyond the bounds of our blue, green planet right into UCLA’s backyard today. Schoenberg Music Hall will resonate with the voices of inquisitive community members as UCLA welcomes scientists from all over the country for the 16th annual Center for the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life Symposium. Read more...

Since doodled figures started spreading their energy drink-induced wings in television commercials, the popularity and varieties of the drinks have also soared. Red Bull, the drink that started it all, claims to improve performance and concentration, as well as stimulate the metabolism. Read more...

Soon bread bags, cereal boxes and other food packaging materials will be changing their look. The logos, packaging material and nutrition facts will most likely be the same ““ but replacing the old, familiar food pyramid will be the new MyPyramid. Read more...

On April 29, an international team of astronomers, one of whom is a professor at UCLA, confirmed the first image of a planet outside of our solar system. Read more...

As students near graduation, the most important thing on their mind may understandably be how they’re going to get paid. But a worry that fewer college students have is how they’re going to get health care coverage. Read more...

The wars of the future are becoming more real and closer to home than ever before … for fantasy role players and tabletop generals, that is. Read more...