Main claims of animal research allegations against Imperial not upheld
An extensive Home Office investigation has not substantiated the main allegations made by the anti-vivisection organisation that infiltrated Imperial.
Study finds potential new target to treat asthma attacks brought on by colds
Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could explain why the common cold can bring on life-threatening asthma attacks.
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Xenon gas protects the brain after head injury
Treatment with xenon gas after a head injury reduces the extent of brain damage, according to a study in mice.
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Scientists uncover drug targets for arthritis and inflammatory kidney disease
Scientists at Imperial College London have discovered new drug targets to treat inflammatory disease by studying the "social networks" of genes.
Self-assembling nanoparticle could improve MRI scanning for cancer diagnosis
Scientists have designed a new self-assembling nanoparticle that targets tumours, to help doctors diagnose cancer earlier.
Home Office confirms Imperial has appropriately addressed compliance issues
Imperial's Provost has today written to staff, funders and other stakeholders to provide an update on developments in animal research at the College.
Radio tags reveal how pesticides are impairing bumblebees' ability to forage
Long-term exposure to a neonicotinoid pesticide harms bees' ability to forage for pollen and may be changing their choices of which flowers to visit.
Implementing the College's action plan for world-class animal research
Changes to how Imperial manages animal research include revised governance, better ethical review, training and communications, and new staff roles.
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Scientists wipe out malaria-carrying mosquitoes in lab with male-only offspring
Scientists have modified mosquitoes to produce sperm that will only create males, pioneering a fresh approach to eradicating malaria.
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Matching donor DNA could help stop women from passing on mitochondrial diseases
Using a donor's DNA may help carriers of mitochondrial diseases to conceive healthy children.
