UCL in the media
There's much more to IQ than biology and DNA
The claim by Michael Gove's adviser Dominic Cummings that exam results are in the genes suggests he needs to take a few biology lessons, says Professor Steve Jones (UCL Genetics, Evolution & Environment).
Read: Telegraph More: Guardian BBC Radio 4 Inside ScienceHow the menopause can leave your mouth too dry to eat or talk, making simple tasks a daily struggle
Saliva helps keep the teeth clean of plaque, and plays a key role in protecting against gum disease, tooth decay and infections, says Professor Andrew Eder (UCL Eastman Dental Institute). "So if you are very dry you are more at risk of these," he said.
Read: Daily MailChildren with regular bedtimes less likely to misbehave, research shows
Youngsters with no set pattern are more likely to have behavioural problems and emotional difficulties, according to a new study by Professor Yvonne Kelly (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) and colleagues.
Read: Guardian More: UCL News Daily Mail Reuters Metro Herald Scotland Globe & Mail ITV New York Times Gulf Times WebMDTraders tap Twitter for top stock tips
Ilya Zheludev (UCL Computer Science) comments on the use of Twitter to generate tips on the stock market.
Read: FT (£)'My girlfriend's got a mental health problem and it's freaking me out'
How to respond to a loved one who has a mental health problem is never easy. Dr Petra Boynton (UCL Medical School) advises one reader who is worried about his girlfriend on how to get help - for him and for her.
Read: TelegraphEarly career researchers must move beyond anonymity in policy debate
Unencumbered by bureaucracy and politics, they can offer a critical viewpoint, says Tanya Filer (UCL Spanish & Latin American Studies) - if offered publicly.
Read: GuardianAtlas of Multiple Sclerosis
Professor Alan Thompson (UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences) talks about the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation have pulled together the largest and most up-to-date interactive collection of MS data worldwide.
Read: The Lancet News podcast (from 4 mins 58s)New UCL provost hints at foreign strategy overhaul
Professor Michael Arthur, new UCL President & Provost, has hinted at a possible new direction in international strategy for the institution.
Read: Times Higher EducationFears for science amid US shutdown
"Vital work on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is being held up while hardworking scientists are being forced to stay at home, without even being allowed to read their email. It is difficult to see how this is fiscally responsible," said Professor John Hardy (UCL Institute of Neurology).
Read: BBC NewsLiving wage tied to better mental health in London
Professor Mel Bartley and Dr Noriko Cable (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) comment on a study which has shown that setting a higher minimum wage based on realistic living expenses leads to better mental health for employees.
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