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Humans may have inherited nose shape gene from Neanderthals, study suggests

A particular gene, which leads to a taller nose, could have been the product of natural selection as ancient humans adapted to cold.

The Independent UK

Genetic therapy can lower tau protein which causes Alzheimer's disease: Study

A world-first trial at UCL and UCLH has found a new gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease that is able to safely lower levels of the harmful tau protein known to cause the disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Changes to King’s coronation oath ‘not ambitious’, says expert

The Government suggested the wording will only be amended because the number of Commonwealth realms has altered since 1953.

The Independent UK

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Real Madrid 2-0 Chelsea: Champions League quarter-final, first leg – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio made the difference for the reigning champions on an evening that saw Ben Chilwell sent off. Scott Murray was watching.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists say 'genetic clues' could lead to blood test tracking cancer growth in real time

Scientists behind a new study said 'minimally invasive blood tests' could be used instead of extracting tissue through a biopsy or during surgery

Wales Online

Genetic clues reveal how cancer might grow and spread – study

Scientists suggest the findings could one day allow doctors to use a blood test to predict how a patient’s cancer may progress.

The Independent UK

Bristol's University Challenge team lambasted for not recognising Elvis Costello's voice

The team smashed through the questions until it came to the popular music round

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Reg Sell obituary

Other lives: Ergonomics expert who helped the public understand the impact of good design

The Guardian - UK

Smartwatches may predict higher risk of heart failure: Study

According to a recent study performed by UCL researchers, wearable gadgets such as smartwatches might be used to predict a higher risk of developing heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms in later life. Read further on Dynamite News:

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How could the UK’s net zero plan involve new oil and gas? It’s mind-bogglingly stupid

The Conservatives are cynically using carbon capture and storage as a get-out-of-jail card, says Bill McGuire, professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL

The Guardian - UK

UK government gambles on carbon capture and storage tech despite scientists’ doubts

Controversial technology is at centre of ‘powering up Britain’ strategy, but critics argue it has ‘little merit’ and ‘delays real cuts in emissions’

The Guardian - UK

UK scientists urge Rishi Sunak to halt new oil and gas developments

Call comes on eve of revised net zero strategy that allows drilling in North Sea and boosts ‘unproven’ carbon capture

The Guardian - UK

Poor children have poorer health, educational outcomes in adolescence

A new investigation conducted by UCL academics indicates that Generation Z youngsters born into the lowest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a slew of bad health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 than their more affluent classmates. Read further on…

Dynamite News

London scientists pioneer ‘game changing’ infrared imaging technique to treat child cancer

The technique involves the injection of chemicals into the bloodstream which act as imaging probes

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The Independent UK

Premature babies do not get used to repeated pain, study suggests

Researchers suggest the ability to get used to repeated pain might develop during the third trimester of pregnancy.

The Guardian - UK

Hilary Embling obituary

Other lives: Teacher, librarian and dedicated activist in protests against the Vietnam war and nuclear weapons

Daily Mirror

'Living in the countryside linked to having a better memory in over 50s'

Dr Miriam Stoppard unpicks some research from University College London that shows the upside of rural living on brain power

The Guardian - UK

One in five students at top universities consider dropping out over cost of living

A quarter are regularly going without food and other essentials, a new Russell Group Students’ Unions study reveals

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Evening Standard

Which London universities ban ChatGPT and AI chatbots?

Will students get expelled from university for using chatbots like ChatGPT in their essays?

Dynamite News

Loneliness leads to risk of mental health issues during pregnancy: Study

Loneliness frequently causes depression in expecting and new moms, according to a recent study conducted by UCL experts. Read further on Dynamite News:

The National (Scotland)

Should nuclear be part of Scotland's energy future? Experts argue their case

WHEN it comes to nuclear energy, Europe is divided. Countries such as France, Poland, and Finland have urged the European Commission to classify it…

Dynamite News

Head injuries could be risk factor for developing brain cancer

A very uncommon but frequently aggressive type of brain tumour called a glioma may be caused by damage, according to key molecular research from the UCL Cancer Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

DNA key to help reduce anxiety in people with Down’s syndrome

Researchers at UCL say their insights could offer hopes for new treatments

Evening Standard

Covid ‘could have severe impact for London children in temporary accommodation’, study finds

UCL study finds that children without fixed address suffered ‘lifelong consequences’ as pandemic delayed development

Daily Mirror

'Davina McCall has helped menopause emerge from darkness – but more must be done'

Dr Miriam Stoppard sheds light on a new study that has found health services only view women as either being pregnant or not pregnant – without considering their health in between

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