Forward-thinking Fellows
Imperial celebrates 'bumper crop' of new Fellows
Eight Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Stories tagged with 'viruses'
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Predicting pandemics
Could understanding the evolution of flu protect us from the next pandemic?
We spoke to Professor Wendy Barclay about her research into the influenza virus, and how it could safeguard us against future outbreaks.
Devil in the T cell
How Zika and dengue can turn the immune system against itself
Dr Abigail Culshaw is a Research Associate in the Department of Medicine, and discussed the dengue epidemic at this year's Imperial Festival.
Zika Virus
Disproportionate and devastating: Professor Danny Altmann on the Zika virus
HIV answers
HIV infection rates could be halved with better tests and treatment
More than half of all HIV infections among men having sex with men could be prevented by ramping up existing strategies, suggests new research.
GOING VIRAL
Flu virus hijacking tactics revealed by scientists
Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered how flu viruses 'hijack' cell machinery when they infect the body.
THE TRUTH ABOUT FLU
Flu is surrounded by misconceptions - a top flu expert debunks the most common
Winter is the peak season for flu in the UK. Yet despite the virus infecting millions, there are many misconceptions about the illness.
COUGHS AND SNEEZES
Lung cells that battle a cold virus identified by scientists
Scientists have identified a type of immune cell in the lungs of humans that may help fight respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Viral views
Dr Marcus Dorner - where are we in the treatment of viral hepatitis?
On World Hepatitis Day, Dr Marcus Dorner of the Department of Medicine, describes the current state of viral hepatitis research and treatment options.
rules of engagement
Researchers discover how viruses such as HIV unravel human DNA
An international team of researchers has discovered important new details of how retroviruses such as HIV take over healthy cells.
