News in brief
Comet’s tail crossing and supply chain challenge: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'Global challenges Health and wellbeing'
Bone tumour project
Researchers aim to identify patients at high risk of bone tumour fractures
A new £7 million research project could help clinicians identify and assist patients at high risk of vertebrae fractures caused by bone tumours.
Audio
Happy new ear
Podcast: The marine carbon cycle, teaching robots, and a mental health zine
In this edition: How fishing may impact the carbon cycle, how to teach a robot to make toast, and sharing research in the form of a short magazine.
E-scooter simulations
E-scooter simulations highlight head injury risk to riders from falls
New Imperial College London research has highlighted the head injury risks to e-scooter riders from falls.
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Mosquito modelling
Disease predictions can be improved by factoring in mosquito predators
The way mosquitoes react to predators should be included in disease models, say researchers behind a new study.
Curbing classroom Covid
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
News in brief
AMS professorship and disease relapse: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
T cell protection
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Microbes matter
New £10m centre to explore links between organisms and their microbiomes
The £10m Leverhulme Centre for the Holobiont aims to create a green revolution in agriculture, rescue threatened species, and restore habitats.
Omicron updates
Omicron – latest research and expert views as PCR test rules change
Experts from Imperial are working to improve understanding of the Omicron variant and its impact on health systems in the UK and around the world.
