All University College London articles
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NewsMicro-bladder model offers clues to stopping recurrent UTIs
A new study shows that phage therapy – the use of tiny viruses to kill bacteria without harming people – could help to reduce recurrent infections, which happen when the bacteria responsible for UTIs ‘hide’ in the tissue of the bladder.
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NewsMen more likely to be infected with TB than women
Men are more likely than women to catch tuberculosis, finds a new study. Researchers found that men were more likely than women to already have a TB infection when the study began, but men were not significantly more likely to develop active TB disease than women.
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NewsMystery of why some toads survive deadly fungus revealed
The mystery of why some populations of amphibians recover following outbreaks of a deadly fungus has been solved in a new study. Researchers looked at peptides that the toads secreted from their skin – a key part of their immune defence.
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NewsNew clues raise hopes for better treatment of RSV in babies
Future therapies for respiratory syncytial virus must target both the virus and its immune response to ensure babies get the best possible outcomes, finds a new study that developed a lab model of baby lungs to show why RSV makes infants so much sicker than adults.
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NewsCommonly used drugs show small benefit for long Covid fatigue
Over-the-counter antihistamines and a prescription anti-inflammatory drug both have a small benefit in reducing long Covid fatigue among people receiving care from specialist long Covid clinics, according to new findings from a large clinical trial.
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NewsGut microbiome changes may signal Parkinson’s disease risk
Scientists have found that people with Parkinson’s disease have a distinctive makeup of gut microbes, as do healthy individuals who are genetically at risk of Parkinson’s disease. This could help to develop tests to reveal a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
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NewsScientists discover the antibacterial potential of ‘hero’ Korean skincare ingredient
Fans of Korean skincare may be familiar with ‘hero ingredient’ Madecassic acid for its skin-soothing properties, but researchers have revealed its greater potential for use in the battle against antibiotic resistance.
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NewsFrequent infections in nursery help toddlers build up immune systems
Young children who attend nursery get sick more often than those who don’t, but they will go on to have fewer illnesses during early school years, finds a new review of evidence by a group of parent-scientists.
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NewsThree women named Britain’s Brightest Young Scientists, each winning ‘unrestricted’ £100,000 Blavatnik Awards prize
The Blavatnik Family Foundation and The New York Academy of Sciences has announced the three 2026 Laureates of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, who each receive £100,000 – the nation’s largest unrestricted prize for science. The three Laureates with Sir Leonard Blavatnik ...
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NewsObesity linked to one in 10 infection deaths globally
Just over one in 10 deaths from a wide range of infectious diseases can be attributed to obesity worldwide, finds a major new study. People with obesity face a 70% higher risk of hospitalisation or death from an infection than those of a healthy weight.
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NewsResearch finds higher rare risk of heart complications in children after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination
A whole-population study showed that although these conditions were rare, children and young people were more likely to experience heart, vascular or inflammatory problems after a COVID-19 infection than after having the vaccine — and the risks after infection lasted much longer.
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NewsStartling images show how antibiotic pierces bacteria’s armor
Researchers have shown for the first time how life-saving antibiotics called polymyxins pierce the armour of harmful bacteria. They showed how Polymyxin B rapidly caused bumps and bulges to break out on the surface of an E. coli cell, followed by the bacterium shedding its outer armour.
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NewsBaby’s microbiome may protect against childhood viral infection
A baby’s makeup of gut bacteria — their microbiome — which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect against viral infections later in childhood, a new study suggests.
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NewsMultiple testing for infectious diseases among migrants key to cutting onward transmission
Routine testing for multiple infectious diseases among migrants will benefit healthcare systems by identifying key infections earlier, a new study finds.
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NewsAFYREN strengthens its Executive Committee with appointment of Laurent Pou as Industrial Director
AFYREN, a greentech company offering manufacturers biobased, low-carbon ingredients through a unique fermentation technology based on a circular model, has announced the appointment of Laurent Pou as Industrial Director.
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News‘It’s a shot, not a vaccine like MMR’: New skepticism prompts call for action
This ‘vaccine is not a vaccine’ is a new, previously unreported type of vaccine-specific scepticism, and it arose only during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it might, according to the researchers, also apply to the flu vaccine.
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NewsVentilation in hospitals could cause viruses to spread further
Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause viral particles to move around more, according to a new study.
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NewsChimpanzees are genetically adapted to local habitats and infections such as malaria
Chimpanzees bear genetic adaptations that help them thrive in their different forest and savannah habitats, some of which may protect against malaria, according to a study by an international team.
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NewsNew therapeutic approach for severe COVID-19
A new clinical study shows that an inhibitor of Fas ligand, also called CD95 ligand, led to a faster recovery of COVID-19 patients and reduced mortality.
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NewsExperts call for global action on photodisinfection technology that could prevent thousands of AMR-related deaths
Experts on photodynamic therapy (also known as photodisinfection), have called for greater international recognition of this technology that could replace failing antibiotics and antifungals.