Dormant microbes can ‘switch on’ to cope with climate change
Dormant strains of bacteria that have previously adapted to cope with certain temperatures are switched back on during climatic change, study shows.
Lab-grown cell machinery prompts real cells to sense and react to outside cues
Imperial researchers have programmed bacterial cells to react to changes in light and temperature with the help of synthetic cell machinery.
Innovative test for pig infections will bring the diagnostic lab to the farm
A test that will diagnose pig lung infections on the spot is being developed by Imperial researchers, together with College startup ProtonDx.
Flexible movement sensors and bacterial toxins: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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What do I need to know about Group B Strep?
As July marks Group B Strep Awareness Month, we speak to Dr. Elita Jauneikaite about what Group B Strep is and the implications of a positive result.
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How can a human challenge study help tackle the global impact of Salmonella?
Dr Malick Gibani explains how a human challenge study for non-typhoidal Salmonella can support vaccine development and protect vulnerable populations.
£3m NIHR funding boost for digital diagnostics in African healthcare systems
A new £3m NIHR award will see Imperial and 13 institutions collaborate to research and develop digital diagnostics for African healthcare systems.
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have uncovered new details about how bacteria hook up to exchange DNA that helps them resist antibiotics.
EU gives Imperial €2.5 million to delve deeper into bacterial gene swapping
Imperial scientists have been awarded a prestigious grant to unravel the courier systems bacteria use to swap genes.
Meningitis jab could be cost-effective for combating gonorrhoea
A meningitis vaccine could be cost-effective in combating gonorrhoea amid rising cases globally and increased resistance to drug treatments.
