UCL in the media
Could bacteria and fungi be used in solving murder cases?
Professor Ruth Morgan (UCL Security & Crime Science) comments on a new study that has found certain microbes to be reliable indicators for determining the precise time of death as they appear at different stages of the decomposition process.
The scientific formula for the perfect pancake
"The characteristics of your pancake are determined by the baker's ratio, which is an indication of how much liquid is in your mixture, and the thickness of your pancake," says Professor Ian Eames (UCL Mechanical Engineering).
Why professor’s findings on puberty blockers were rejected
After conducting research on puberty blockers and their potential impact on the brains of teenagers, Dr Sallie Baxendale (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) claims her findings were initially rejected by three academic journals and labelled "biased".
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Confusion over ultra-processed food labelling, study shows
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contain more calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt than minimally-processed foods – but not all UPFs are unhealthy, a team of UCL researchers including Dr Adrian Brown (UCL Medicine) has found.
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‘Hostile environment’ caused immense distress in black Caribbeans, study finds
Psychological distress increased among people with Black Caribbean heritage in the UK, relative to the White population, following the 2014 Immigration Act and the Windrush scandal, finds a new study led by UCL researchers including Dr Annie Jeffery (UCL Psychiatry).
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Frozen eggs may have been damaged at London clinic
After more than 100 women were told their frozen eggs and embryos may have been damaged at Guy's Hospital in London, Professor Joyce Harper (UCL Institute for Women's Health) discusses reasons why women might choose to preserve their fertility in this way.
Project to track teacher training impact on pupils
A major research project involving Professor John Jerrim and Dr Sam Sims (both of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) is being launched to examine the impact of teacher training, classroom practice and professional development on pupil outcomes.
Poll suggests Donald Trump nostalgia is growing amongst Americans
"Certainly some of the nostalgia comes from Americans remembering a time when they could go to the grocery store and not feel like they had to take out a second mortgage to pay for a carton of milk," says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).
Is hypermobility a blessing or a curse?
Professor Jane Simmonds (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health) explains the Beighton test, used to diagnose generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) through the flexibility of an individual's thumbs, little fingers, elbows, knees and spine.
New Alzheimer's drugs could require 'phased' NHS introduction
“There are only a few centres at the moment who could really give this drug effectively," says Professor Sir John Hardy (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) about two new Alzheimer's drugs donanemab and lecanemab, adding that dementia care in the UK needs "a rethink."
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