UCL in the media
Mediterranean diet cuts depression risk by reducing inflammation
A Mediterranean diet cuts the risk of depression by reducing inflammation in the body, a new study led by Dr Camille Lassale (UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health) has found.
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Driverless car makers could face jail if AI causes harm
Following confirmation that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) will oversee health and safety breaches for AI and machine learning software, PhD researcher Michael Veale (UCL STEaPP) expresses reservations about the potential rigour of tests for these types of product.
Read: Sky NewsSmart stimulation for people with dementia
Dr Penny Rapaport (UCL Psychiatry) talks about finding stimulating activities which people with dementia can get involved in, and discusses 'Call to Mind', a card game which she helped to design.
Listen: BBC World Service 'BBC World Hacks' (from 15 mins, 40 secs)Scientists throw light on the way memories work
Research by Dr Andrej Bicanski and Professor Neil Burgess (both UCL Institute of Neurology) found that spatially selective cells - 'place cells' - play a vital role in the way our brain builds our recollections and memories.
High blood pressure in middle age can lead to dementia
Research on links between high blood pressure in middle age and dementia shows "the damage is done slowly, so what counts in terms of dementia is the duration of exposure to high blood pressure" says study lead Professor Archana Singh-Manoux (UCL Institute for Global Health).
Alcohol causes one in 20 deaths worldwide, says WHO
Professor Rajiv Jalan (UCL Liver & Digestive Health) comments on the dangers of underage drinking with almost 44% of 15-19-year-olds in European regions being active drinkers.
Read: Guardian, MSNFT podcast of the week
A podcast by Professor Clare Elwell (UCL Medical Physics & Biomedical Engineering) has been named FT podcast of the week.
Read: FT, Listen: AcastBlood, spit and swabs: can you trust home medical-testing kits?
Professor Hugh Montgomery (UCL Medicine) discusses the limitations of genetics-testing companies, arguing that the science isn't currently sophisticated enough for us to base either training or nutrition on genetics.
Read: GuardianWhat's the point of laughter?
Professor Sophie Scott (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) analyses the science behind laughter, how our bodies produce laughter and whether we are the only animals capable of laughing.
Listen: BBC World Science 'CrowdScience' (from 1 min, 25 secs)UCL academic announced as finalist in FT and McKinsey Business Book award
Professor Mariana Mazzucato (UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose) has been announced as a finalist for the FT and McKinsey Business Book of the Year 2018.
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