UCL in the media
E-cigarettes: a path to tobacco, or from it
Professor Robert West (UCL Epidemiology & Public Health) comments on the use of e-cigarettes as a tool for quitting smoking.
Can stem cells heal broken hearts?
The biggest ever stem cell trial involving heart attack patients has begun in London. Professor John Martin (UCLÌýMetabolism and Experimental Therapeutics) says: "Not only could this treatment save lives it could also save the NHS money."
,Migration: The drain from Spain
ProfessorÌýAntonio Cabrales (UCLÌýDepartment of Economics) comments on the exodus ofÌýmigrantsÌýfrom Spain.
Genetics of sexual preference
Professor Steve Jones (UCLÌýGenetics, Evolution & Environment) comments on recent unpublished research into genes related to homosexuality.
Britain set to have best view of Jupiter in years
Next month Britain will have its best view in years of the solar system's biggest planet. Dr Chris Arridge (UCL Space & Climate Physics) said there will be "fantastic" opportunities to see Jupiter.
Extreme Citizen Science
Professor Muki Haklay (UCLÌýCivil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering) discusses citizen cyberscience and extreme citizen science ahead ofÌýthe upcoming Citizen Cyberscience conference at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË.
Drug lets blind eyes 'see light'
Professor Astrid Limb (UCLÌýInstitute of Ophthalmology) comments on recent findings that a drug, called Denaq, may be able to restore the ability of the eye to sense light after blindness.
Shambolic record-keeping by the NHS wastes money and endangers patients
Dr Jennifer Rohn (UCL Clinical Physiology) discusses the need for a centralised patient record system in the UK.
Do PhD supervisors make the grade?
Professor David Alexander (UCLÌýInstitute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) discusses whether poor theses betray inexpert supervision.
Quarter of miscarriages avoidable
Professor Patrick Wolfe (UCL Statistical Science) comments on a recent study into miscarriages, saying: "This study does not establish a causal relationship between its reported risk factors and miscarriage."
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