Cervical Cancer Breakthrough: Major New Clue to Better Understanding the Disease
As part of the biggest omics study of its type, researchers at the University College London and the University of Southampton discovered that cervical cancer…
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Researchers Map Hidden Connections Between Common Diseases
A new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers has identified patterns in how common health conditions occur together in the same individuals, using…
Human “Plant Blindness” – New Study Identifies Cause and Cure
New research demonstrates that “plant blindness” is caused by urban life and could be cured through wild food foraging. “Plant blindness” is caused by a…
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Predicts When a Bank Should Be Bailed Out by Taxpayers
An artificial intelligence tool could help governments decide whether or not to bail out a bank in crisis by predicting if the intervention will save…
250% Increased Risk – A New Study Adds to the List of Risk Factors for Dementia
Psychotic disorders can increase your risk of dementia by 250% According to a review of the existing evidence conducted by University College London researchers, people…
Diagnosis of Rare Diseases Doubled With Personalized Whole Genome Sequencing
Tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, finds a new study led by researchers…
“Unexpected” – Scientists Discover an Anti-Aging Mechanism
The mechanism extends the life of the immune system. A multinational team headed by University College London scientists has discovered a new mechanism that slows…
Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Five Hours or Less Linked to Higher Risk of Multiple Diseases & Death
Getting less than five hours of sleep in mid-to-late life could be linked to an increased risk of developing at least two chronic diseases, finds…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis…
Using Smartphones Can Help Improve Your Memory Skills
The use of digital devices might actually benefit you instead of causing you to become lazy. According to a recent study conducted by University College…
Gene Therapy Successfully Restores Cone Function in Colorblind Children
Following treatment, two of the four children’s measurements of cone function closely resembled those of normal-sighted research participants. According to a recent study led by…
New AI Algorithm Could Lead to an Epilepsy Cure
The AI algorithm detects brain abnormalities that cause epileptic seizures. International researchers working under the direction of University College London have created an artificial intelligence…
Sulfur Shortage: A Potential Resource Crisis That Could Have Disastrous Consequences
As the globe decarbonizes, a possible resource crisis is on the horizon. According to a recent study led by University College London (UCL) scientists, a…
How You Could Help Scientists Learn More About Exoplanets
Do you have experience with AI? If so, you could help scientists learn more about exoplanets Experts in artificial intelligence (AI) have been challenged to…
Scanning a Baby’s Eyes With This App Could Save Their Life
The first major clinical trial is a success for an app that detects jaundice in infants. According to a study co-authored by scientists at UCL…
Scientists Find No Evidence That Depression Is Caused by “Chemical Imbalance” or Low Serotonin Levels
After decades of research, there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity are responsible for depression, according to a comprehensive review of…
New Huntington’s Disease System Will “Revolutionize” Drug Trials
The new system assesses the progression of Huntington’s disease. As part of an international consortium, researchers from the University College London (UCL) have developed a…
Increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
A correlation between a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine and a small but significant rise in cases of the serious neurological condition Guillain-Barré syndrome,…
