Medications

UCLA researcher aims to study societal impacts of cannabis

In the 15 months since the recreational sale of marijuana became legal for adults in California, an explosion of new cannabis-based products, unchecked health claims and slick advertisements has bombarded the state.

Genetics

Scientists discover two master genes critical for hearing

An international team of scientists led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has uncovered the underlying cause of deafness caused by swelling of the chambers in the inner ear.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Perceptions shaped social behavior during the pandemic

The pandemic evoked fear of all kinds, much of it centered on how COVID-19 endangers people's physical health. But Penn psychologist Adrianna (Anna) Jenkins and MindCORE postdoctoral fellow Rista Plate wanted to understand ...

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