UCL in the media
How to stop nocturia
Health consciousness among the social media generation might itself be contributing to nocturia - the medical term for needing to pass urine during the night - explains Daniela Andrich (UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science).
Has the King redefined how we see the Royal Family?
The public wants "a host of contradictory things" from the Royal Family, believes Professor Robert Hazell (UCL Constitution Unit): “We want them to represent tradition, continuity and stability, and then criticise them for failing to keep up with the times.”
What is dementia? Types, symptoms, causes and treatment
“In research settings now, we’ve got blood tests that are able to predict whether somebody has the amyloid protein within the brain with more than 90 per cent accuracy,” says Professor Jonathan Schott (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
Tax changes and charges on EVs and hybrid vehicles introduced
Road user charges are not being talked about by the UK government because they are such a "hot topic" and have been the cause of some protests linked to previous attempts to raise fuel excise taxes, explains Professor David Metz (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering).
‘Game-changing’ NHS laser therapy to prevent epileptic seizures
“We are particularly proud that the sophisticated navigation system which guides this pioneering surgery was developed at the Epilepsy Society’s MRI unit," explains Professor Ley Sander (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
How can we close the political engagement gap?
A new study involving Professor Jan Germen Janmaat (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education & Society) sheds light on inequalities in political engagement and schools’ role in tackling them.
Trial suggests stem cell transplant could prevent epilepsy seizures
"This new trial shows exciting preliminary results. It could provide an alternative to surgical interventions in this type of epilepsy and for those who do not respond to medication," says Professor Matthew Walker (UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology).
One in 50 people is ‘highly likely’ to develop Alzheimer’s disease
Professor David Curtis (UCL Biosciences) comments on a new study that suggests people who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's and face symptoms at an earlier age.
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Why Black drama is a potent weapon in the fight against inequality
“Unless you’re immensely powerful, for Black film-makers it is always more glacial and laden with struggle. You have to bypass a lot of obstacles,” says Dr Clive Nwonka (UCL Institute for Advanced Studies).
'Unaccustom' the brain and avoid harmful situations, expert says
The tendency of our brain to ignore things that are constantly present or gradually changing is known as habituation and is used to conserve our resources, says Professor Tali Sharot (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences).