New ‘pulsing’ ultrasound technique improves drug delivery to brains of mice
Using rapid short-pulse sequences of ultrasound helps drugs reach the brains of mice, according to new Imperial College London research.
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From the atom to the material
The capabilities, strengths and weaknesses of existing atomistic modelling methods were explored in this week's IMSE Highlight Seminar.
Using light to study and control biology
The latest Lunchtime Seminar from the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering looked at utilising light to analyse and control biology.
Advanced chemistry made possible with new suite of start-of-the-art instruments
A new suite of advanced analytical instruments allowing precise chemical measurement has opened in Imperial’s Molecular Sciences Research Hub.
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Could smart tattoos soon monitor your health?
What do you get when you cross an engineer, a tattooist, and a dash of creativity?
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How machine learning can drive new material discovery
Dr Jacqui Cole of the University of Cambridge gave an insightful IMSE Highlight Seminar on data-driven molecular engineering of functional materials.
First-of-its-kind automatic chemistry facility opens at Imperial
The Centre for Rapid Online Analysis of Reactions (ROAR) is the first national centre for the study of reactions, focusing on data-centric chemistry.
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‘Light tweezers’ can move, melt, and scatter mysterious biological ‘icebergs’
For the first time, scientists have used light beams to manipulate lipid rafts in artificial cell membranes.
A first for IMSE: novel chemical sensors in White City
IMSE's first Highlight Seminar in White City demonstrated the use of novel chemical sensors with applications from jet engines to healthcare.
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Bringing electricity and chemistry together with a £1.6M project
Dr Clotilde Cucinotta is trying to solve the combined electrical and chemical problem, paving the way for next-generation energy sources.
