Experimental spinal implant shows promise for restoring voluntary movement
December 15, 2016
Patient’s finger control, grip strength boosted by up to 300 percent with new technique.
UCLA Depression Grand Challenge takes major strides in first year
December 12, 2016
100,000-person study and international collaborations already underway.
Alzheimer’s and concussion-related CTE may spread in the brain via common mechanism
December 6, 2016
Research is first to suggest that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a prion disease.
Brain's memory strategies change as you age
November 28, 2016
Activity patterns shift over time without affecting recall, new research shows.
UC President Napolitano and the 10 UC chancellors urge support for passage of Cures/Innovation legislation
November 14, 2016
Investment in National Institutes of Health research and innovation is vital to acclerating health treatments and cures for all Americans.
Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?
November 2, 2016
Increased awareness of our thoughts at rest could lead to better mental health.
Brain wave recordings predict whether antidepressants will work
October 28, 2016
UCLA study finds noninvasive method that may help speed relief from the disorder.
UC scientists awarded more than $9 million from federal BRAIN Initiative
October 25, 2016
Recipients include 14 UC research teams from five campuses.
Travel to Mars, risk dementia
October 14, 2016
Study raises questions about long-term brain health after extended spaceflights.
The more you Google, the more likely you are to keep Googling
October 12, 2016
"Let me Google that for you" may not be so good for us after all.