Parasite-detecting DNA biosensors offer new tool to tackle schistosomiasis
Researchers have developed new DNA biosensors capable of rapidly detecting and differentiating between parasites that cause schistosomiasis.
Desalination study could help engineers produce clean water more efficiently
Scientists have shown how water passes through a filtration membrane during the process of desalination at a molecular level for the first time.
IMSE and DigiFAB Datathon: Molecular Adsorption to Surfaces
IMSE and DigiFAB Datathon held their first joint datahon four multidisciplinary teams of students and early career research graduates competed.
Wafting away the big smoke: Battling air pollution in the capital
As part of Sustainability Week, Imperial hosted a panel session to discuss how to tackle air pollution on campus and in the wider London area.
NMR Centre identifies a new molecular linkage in body’s energy stores
Using nuclear magnetic resonance, researchers have identified a new ubiquitin-polysaccharide linkage on glycogen.
AI for life sciences research gets boost from the financial markets
A technique to find hidden connections between stocks and shares has been applied to discovering and mapping connections between proteins.
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Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
IMSE call for proposals for 2022 seed fund
The Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) will fund new cross-disciplinary research and collaborations on the theme of sustainability
Predictive software pioneer wins premier UK Young Scientist award
Imperial’s Dr Kim Jelfs has been named a laureate in the 2022 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK, winning an unrestricted £100,000.
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Three Imperial “rising stars” secure €4.5 million of ERC funding
Three Imperial researchers have been awarded European Research Council Starting Grants worth collectively more than €4.5 million.
