Pediatrics
Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone
Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using only a set of smartphone images.
Mar 3, 2023
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University College London
Oncology & Cancer
Head injuries could be a risk factor for developing brain cancer
Researchers from the UCL Cancer Institute have provided important molecular understanding of how injury may contribute to the development of a relatively rare but often aggressive form of brain tumor called a glioma.
Feb 24, 2023
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Genetics
Genomic region for impaired memory function and anxiety in Down syndrome identified
A UCL-led research team has, for the first time, identified a specific region of chromosome 21, which causes issues with memory function and anxiety in a mouse that models Down syndrome, a finding that provides valuable new ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New AI tool identifies factors that predict the reproducibility of psychology research
The replication success of scientific research is linked to research methods, citation impact and social media coverage—but not university prestige or citation numbers—according to a new study involving UCL researchers.
Feb 10, 2023
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Medical research
New precision therapy for bile duct cancer extends patients' lives
A new personalized cancer treatment can radically improve the outlook for some patients with bile duct cancer, finds an international multicenter trial involving researchers at UCL and University College London Hospitals ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Health
Traveling farther away from home linked to better health
People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 4, 2023
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Neuroscience
Brain area necessary for fluid intelligence identified
A team led by UCL and UCLH researchers have mapped the parts of the brain that support our ability to solve problems without prior experience—otherwise known as fluid intelligence.
Dec 27, 2022
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Health
People sleep the least from early 30s to early 50s, finds study
People sleep less in mid-adulthood than they do in early and late adulthood, finds a new study led by UCL, University of East Anglia and University of Lyon researchers.
Dec 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Appreciation for artwork affects how viewers remember it
How much someone likes a piece of artwork can impact their memory of when they first encountered it and which direction they were facing, finds new UCL-led research.
Dec 20, 2022
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Medical research
Mapping the hidden connections between diseases
A new study led by UCL researchers has identified patterns in how common health conditions occur together in the same individuals, using data from 4 million patients in England.
Dec 2, 2022
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