‘Mosquito smoothie’ innovation boosts future malaria vaccine potential
A faster method for collecting pure malaria parasites from infected mosquitos could accelerate the development of new, more potent malaria vaccines.
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"Monkeypox cases not a threat but a reminder of our vulnerability to viruses"
Following reports of monkeypox cases in the UK, we speak to Dr Mike Skinner on what we know about this rare zoonotic disease.
Queen’s Birthday Honours for Imperial academics
Two leading epidemiologists and an expert in infectious diseases from Imperial are amongst those recognised in the latest Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
New research shows transmission of the virus behind COVID-19 varies seasonally, but warmer conditions are not enough to prevent transmission.
Atlas of malaria parasite gene activity provides targets for drugs and vaccines
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
Life sciences startup moves to dedicated Incubator lab to focus on COVID-19
Having pivoted their technology to treat hyperinflammation in COVID-19, the MediSieve team has moved into their own space at the White City Incubator.
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection boosts response to variants after first vaccine dose
A single dose of vaccine boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants, but only in those with previous COVID-19, a study has found.
Key enzyme TPL-2 helps immune cells kill disease-causing bacteria
A new study sheds light on how the body’s response to bacterial infection is controlled in a key type of immune cell – the macrophage.
Novel Gold-coated SERS Filters for Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections
A Hamlyn-led project proposed novel gold-coated filters for diagnosis of urinary tract infections using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS).
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Smart diagnostics: the stepping stone in the pathway to malaria elimination
The next generation of smart malaria diagnostics hold the key to treating malaria effectively and assisting surveillance to stop its spread.
