Bipartite Elixir Found to Regenerate Animal Appendages A new study by researchers at Caltech has found that appendage regeneration in animals can be promoted by feeding them a mixture of amino acids and insulin or sucrose. This begs the question: is there a limit to our regenerative capabilities? By Kai Mason UCL Science Magazine • Biology
DNA Mutations Through the Lens of Quantum Physics Researchers at the University of Surrey use quantum physics to unlock the secrets of spontaneous DNA mutations. By Shriraam Thiagarajan UCL Science Magazine • Physics
Is it Time to Rethink Our Treatment of Depression? “No convincing evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin” - researchers at University College London challenge decades old theory about using antidepressants to treat depression, but should that completely change the way doctors prescribe them? By Nathan Adu-Poku. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Singin’ in the Brain: A Compelling Discovery About the Neurons That Respond to Singing Neuroscientists have discovered a subpopulation of neurons which respond specifically to sung music. By Miranda Porter. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Getting to the Root of the Problem: Prioritising Conservation Efforts in Global Forests Researchers have developed a mathematical model that aims to maximise the conservation of global forested biodiversity under budget and time constraints. By Amelia Macho. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Electron micrograph of beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria in human intestine. Image credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Friendly-Parasite Paradox; Gut Microbiome Found to Impact Mood Microorganisms in our bodies outnumber human cells by approximately 10:1, but do any impact our mood? By Amaani Nawaz. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
