DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UCLA event confronts one of medicine’s darkest chapters

Black-and-white photo of rows of men wearing suits and headphones sitting in a courtroom

UCLA’s Felicia Marie Knaul and medical experts explore how the horrifying legacy of German doctors in the Third Reich can inform ethical medical practices today.

The Colorado River disappeared from the geological record for 5 million years. Scientists now know where it went

Dark red and green mudstone beds with tan sand-dominated layers pictured from above

UCLA geologists have solved the mystery of the strange history of one of North America’s most important waterways, revealing the path the Colorado River eventually took to reach the Gulf of California.

How ‘zombie’ immune cells drive fatty liver disease, inflammation and aging

Microscopy image showing senescent macrophages in red and cholesterol-laden lipid droplets in green

A rogue population of immune cells quietly accumulates in body tissues and the liver as we age, researchers say. And excess cholesterol can push them into a permanently inflamed state.

Arab American Heritage Month at UCLA

Maoz Inon (left) and Aziz Abu Sarah pose together smiling for a portrait

Campus groups are hosting a diverse lineup of events throughout the month, including a cultural festival and in-person discussions sponsored by the Bedari Kindness Institute, UCLA Library and others.

Free films at UCLA: Festival of Preservation

Black-and-white film still of a couple sitting next to each other at a restaurant holding hands

The UCLA Film and Television Archive’s 22nd biennial festival, which runs from May 29 to 31, is free to the public and will feature a total of 45 titles, including 11 feature films, four television programs and 30 short works.

The Bruin bringing Bollywood dance to college gymnastics — and more media coverage of UCLA

Tiana Sumanasekera does a pose during a floor routine in Bollywood style dance

The Athletic, a New York Times’ sports subsidiary, featured UCLA gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera in an article about the Bruin’s commitment to bringing Bollywood dance styles to college gymnastics. Read more about UCLA in today’s ESPN, The Wall Street Journal and others.

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