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27 June 2014: New test predicts the risk of non-hereditary breast cancer

A simple blood test is currently in development that could help predict the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer, even in the absence of a high-risk BRCA1 gene mutation, according to new UCL research.
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27 June 2014: London's universities say ‘OpenSME’ to new support for capital's small businesses

A group of London's universities are launching a new collaboration – OpenSME – that seeks to make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access the expertise and knowledge they offer. More...

27 June 2014: Reef built by animals 550 million years ago discovered

Newly found fossils show animals built living reefs twenty million years earlier than previously thought. More...

26 June 2014: Ricardo-AEA and UCL to propose 2030 renewable energy targets for Scotland

UCL, in collaboration with Ricardo-AEA, has been appointed by WWF Scotland – part of the international WWF network, one of the world’s most influential environmental organizations – to propose possible 2030 targets for the country’s renewable energy production. More...

24 June 2014: Climate scientists need professional body, says UCL policy commission

Climate scientists need to establish a professional body to help define their roles, values and practices to satisfy society’s needs, and to provide guidance to improve their training and development, according to a report published today by the UCL Policy Commission on the Communication of Climate Science. More...

23 June 2014: Triumph for three UCL-backed companies in business awards

Three companies with close links to UCL have triumphed in three different enterprise competitions, winning prizes and acclaim across Europe. More...

20 June 2014: Fast-flowing gas curtails galaxy’s glow

The bright core of a spiral galaxy has unexpectedly dimmed, according to a new study by an international team of astronomers. More...

20 June 2014: Limb regeneration: do salamanders hold the key?

The secret of how salamanders successfully regrow body parts is being unravelled by UCL researchers in a bid to apply it to humans. More...

19 June 2014: Queen’s Birthday Honours for the UCL community

A number of people from the UCL community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. More...

19 June 2014: UCL and China: visit from Peking University delegation

A delegation from Peking University (PKU) visited UCL this week to explore how both institutions can work together more closely in the future. More...

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