UCL in the media
Students missing the mark on sex education
Understanding of "basic anatomy" is poor among teenagers and this lack of education could mean delayed endometriosis or polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnoses, which could impact future fertility, explains Professor Joyce Harper (UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health).
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Debunking myths about ageing
Some popular anti-ageing hacks are based on early-stage research in animals that either has not yet been shown to work in people, or has even been overturned, according to Professor David Gems (UCL Biosciences).
Why are some people left-handed?
Being right or left-handed is genetic and can be observed in the womb, explains Professor Chris McManus (UCL Medical School).
New living building material draws carbon out of the atmosphere
A new construction biomaterial that uses living microorganisms to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has been developed by a UCL graduate student, Prantar Tamuli (UCL Biochemical Engineering), and colleagues.
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Weight loss drugs alone are not enough for individuals to achieve health goals, researchers say
There is a need for comprehensive data on the long-term effects of weight loss drugs such as semaglutide or tirzapatide, as well as strategies for once people stop using them, argues a multidisciplinary team led by researchers from UCL, including Dr Adrian Brown (UCL Medicine).
New British PM Starmer seeks to reset ties, improve Brexit deal with lukewarm EU
Dr Denny Pencheva (UCL Political Science) comments on the new UK government’s ability to renegotiate ties with the EU.
Donald Trump suffers double polling blow over economy vs Kamala Harris
Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science) said polling showing Harris gaining ground on the economy does not bode well for Trump: "If Donald Trump can't win on the key issues that have buoyed his candidacy the whole campaign season [...] then his chances of winning are bleak".
Stonehenge Altar Stone came from Scotland, not Wales
The largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from northern Scotland, not Wales, according to researchers including Dr Robert Ixer (UCL Institute of Archaeology).
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Blood tests could herald a revolution for dementia
A study by Professor Jonathan Schott and Dr Ashvini Keshavan (both UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology) is encouraging thousands of people in the UK to take part in countrywide trials to identify accurate and quick blood tests that can diagnose dementia.
Why RAAC, P8 and the pandemic can’t be ignored
Professor John Jerrim (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) believes the Progress 8 measure needs to move to a three-year average to factor in any disruption schools may face.