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January 28, 2020 | UCLA and MindshareLA to present evenings of science exploration and art
UCLA and MindshareLA will present a year-long series of events that explore innovations ranging in scale from the tiny to the cosmic, with talks, art installations and performances. The program’s first event, “It Came From Nano Space…" will explore the opportunities...
January 13, 2020 | Brain-like device may forecast future of computer technology
Researchers at UCLA and Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science developed a device with the ability to mimic certain characteristics of the brain, according to a study published in Scientific Reports, a Nature Research journal, in October.
December 19, 2019 | Introducing new capabilities for biomechanics of cells and tissues in the NPC Technology Center
Now combined with both a confocal (Zeiss LSM5) and stereomicroscope (Leica M205 FCA), this state-of-the-art, multimodal system combines the power of two established techniques to interrogate the role of biomechanics in natural systems and as a platform for the...
December 18, 2019 | Paper-based test could diagnose Lyme disease at early stages
The researchers built a handheld, paper-based device to detect antibodies against the B. burgdorferi bacteria in serum samples. The device included a sensing membrane that contained several spots covering seven bacterial antigens and a synthetic peptide.December 18,...
December 16, 2019 | Researchers observe brain-like behavior in nanoscale device
UCLA scientists James Gimzewski and Adam Stieg are part of an international research team that has taken a significant stride toward the goal of creating thinking machines.December 16, 2019 | Researchers observe brain-like behavior in nanoscale device ‘Tiny silver...
November 20, 2019 | Carbon Nanotube Technology Exceeds 100 GHz for First Time in RF Applications
Carbonics, Inc. today announced that carbon nanotube technology has for the first time achieved speeds exceeding 100GHz in-radio frequency (RF) applications. The milestone eclipses the performance – and efficiency – of traditional RF-CMOS technology that is ubiquitous...
November 7, 2019 | Researchers convert 2D images into 3D using deep learning
A UCLA research team has devised a technique that extends the capabilities of fluorescence microscopy, which allows scientists to precisely label parts of living cells and tissue with dyes that glow under special lighting. The researchers use artificial intelligence...
October 21, 2019|UCLA researchers develop prototype to more efficiently detect rare cells in blood
UCLA researchers developed a prototype that has made detecting rare cells in blood cheaper and faster. October 21, 2019 | UCLA researchers develop prototype to more efficiently detect rare cells in blood Zhichun Li | October 21, 2019 A A research team led by Aydogan...
October 1, 2019 | 2019 NIH Director’s awards for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program Announced
October 1, 2019 | 2019 NIH Director's awards for High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program Announced Ninety-three awards will fund highly innovative, high-impact biomedical research. by National Institutes of Health 2019 National Institute of Health Director's Early...