UCL in the media
Competition to unlock atmospheres of distant planets using AI
The newly announced Ariel Data Challenge 2024, led by UCL researchers including Dr Kai Hou (Gordon) Yip (UCL Physics & Astronomy), is calling on all data scientists, astronomers, and AI enthusiasts to help uncover the atmospheres of planets outside the solar system.
Weight loss surgery could cut heart failure risk
Weight loss surgery may reduce the risk of developing heart failure for people living with obesity by improving blood flow through their heart muscle, according to a new study led by Professor Charlotte Manisty (UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science).
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How ribosomes in our cells enable protein folding
Scientists at 911 including Professor John Christodoulou (UCL Structural & Molecular Biology) have discovered a novel role played by ribosomes during the folding of new proteins in cells, described in their paper in Nature.
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World-first gene-editing therapy for blood disorders approved for NHS use
Professor John Porter (UCL Cancer Institute) comments on the announcement that hundreds of people in England with a life-limiting blood disorder are set to benefit from a world-first gene-editing therapy after it was given the green light for NHS use.
Exploring the pivotal role of gasses in our lives
Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) discusses how humans came to understand that gas existed in the first place and how many of the innovations in modern society have been underpinned by this mostly invisible and odourless substance.
Autism study finds link with plastic exposure during pregnancy
More needs to be done to understand dangerous substances thwarting hormone production during child development, argues Professor David Skuse (UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health).
Covid cases still rising and could go higher later in the summer, scientists warn
Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics) asks: “I think it is unarguable that Scotland is seeing a very large Covid wave and, very likely, England too. The question is what happens when people return to school and work in September in England and life moves back indoors?”
COVID 'is an all-year round virus', expert warns
The UK is experiencing a "summer COVID wave", according to Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics), who warns: "If you have cold or flu symptoms, it's probably COVID."
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Why it's hard to study the effects of antidepressants
“There are some questionable assumptions in the tests that they run and the way they interpret them,” says Professor Joanna Moncrieff (UCL Psychiatry) about a study that uses a kind of epilepsy drug to treat depression.
Tim Walz as VP makes Pennsylvania a 'tougher race' for Kamala Harris
"Pennsylvania isn't out of reach for Harris, but there's no doubt it just became a lot more challenging to win," says Dr Thomas Gift (UCL Political Science).