UCL in the media
The search for your missing single-cell ancestor is heating up
“The images are incredibly beautiful," commented Professor Buzz Baum (MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË) on the Asgard archaea, single-celled organisms that were discovered 13 years ago and continue to help scientists understand the origins of the mitochondria.
The incredible collaboration of the Sound Voice project
Professor Martin Birchall (The Ear Institute at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË) recalls how his team of researchers connected with the 'Sound Voice: Voice Loss and Identity' project which created songs and installations based on personal experiences to highlight why the voice matters so much.
Nine out of 10 beauty clinics breaking the law by advertising Botox, study shows
A team led by Dr David Zargaran (UCL Surgery & Interventional Science) analysed the aesthetic treatments sector and found 206 of the 233 beauty clinics in London were in breach of the law and the Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) code of conduct.
Long Covid sense loss ‘can be cured by sniffing an orange’
A study led by Dr Jed Wingrove and Professor Claudia Wheeler-Kingshott (both UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) with UCL Medicine colleagues found people living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different activity patterns in certain regions of the brain.
Ron DeSantis abortion law might be fatal error for his presidential chances
"[Ron] DeSantis needs to win the Republican nomination first, before even thinking about how his six-week 'heartbeat bill' might play in the 2024 general," commented Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) on the Florida Governor who is rumoured to run for US president next year.
Does laughter yoga really work?
"One of the reasons why you feel good after exercising is that your body starts to produce more endorphins. The same thing seems to happen after laughing, even if it's fake," commented Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience).
Should FSH tests be used to diagnose perimenopause?
"If you're a woman over the age of 40 and you're getting hot flushes, then it's almost certainly the perimenopause, there's no reason to test for it," commented Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's health) who recommended seeing a doctor for difficult symptoms.
Connections in the brain involved in epileptic seizures identified
A team of researchers led by Dr Davide Giampiccolo (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) have discovered a network of connections in the brain linked to seizures in people with epilepsy.
Understanding the structure design of a submarine
Professor David Andrews (UCL Mechanical Engineering) explains the technical challenges involved and technology needed to put a moving vessel underwater from his experience as a submarine designer.
Why does the word 'fascism' exert such continued power?
Dr Selena Daly (UCL School of European Languages, Culture and Society) reveals the linguistic history of the term 'fascism' and explains why the Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, could be considered the "first strongman leader".