New tool to help AI track animals could boost biology research
A new machine learning tool from Imperial could help researchers track animal behaviour and pave the way for more AI use in the biological sciences.
Mosquito modification programme aiming to eliminate malaria receives US$15m
A global programme that aims to modify mosquitoes so they are unable to transmit malaria has received a grant to fund its next phase of expansion.
Malaria parasite gene could be effective drug target to block transmission
A newly discovered gene in the malaria parasite could be a good target for future drugs aimed at preventing disease transmission.
Surgery-free brain stimulation could provide new treatment for dementia
A new form of deep brain stimulation offers hope for an alternative treatment option for dementia, without the need for surgery.
Gene-edited chickens show promise in fight against bird flu
Scientists have successfully used gene editing techniques to limit the spread of bird flu in chickens.
Brain imaging tool falls short for human tissue
A common research tool used to measure brain inflammation and test new dementia drugs may not be as helpful as scientists had hoped.
Getting ready for bed controlled by specific brain wiring in mice
Researchers have discovered the brain pathways involved in ‘sleep preparatory behaviour’ in mice, which is likely to also apply to humans.
Antibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut.
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AI-enhanced audio monitoring shows where monkeys won’t go
By monitoring the calls of spider monkeys, researchers have shown what level of human activity they will tolerate, helping guide conservation.
Nobel-winning bodily ‘pressure sensors’ filmed for first time at Imperial
Imperial researchers have filmed, for the first time, bodily ‘pressure sensors’ whose discoverers won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
