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New material could ‘drive wound healing’ using the body's inbuilt healing system
Imperial researchers have developed a new bioinspired material that interacts with surrounding tissues to promote healing.
Expanded Centre for Synthetic Biology launches at Imperial
The Centre brings together researchers using synthetic biology to solve challenges such as in healthcare, biomaterials and sustainable energy.
Synthetic biology success as Imperial experts win prestigious award
Two Imperial researchers have been recognised for their leadership in synthetic biology with their SynbiCITE centre at the Engineering Biology Awards.
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What happens when our cells stop cleaning up after themselves?
A cell needs to get rid of its waste proteins effectively in order to function – but what happens to our bodily tissue when this system breaks down?
US student inspires local sixth-formers thanks to Ambassador’s award
A student-led outreach initiative is giving London students the chance to conduct hands-on experiments at Imperial College London.
New enzyme boost could hasten biofuel production
Imperial scientists have enhanced the process of using biology to make products such as fuels, plastics, medicines, and cosmetics.
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Three Imperial scientists shortlisted for prestigious fellowships
Three researchers have been shortlisted for the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship.
Tuneable genetic ‘clocks’ might lead to improved biotech strategies
Imperial scientists have worked out how to fine-tune cellular clocks, which might lead to optimised production of drugs, biofuels and other chemicals.
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E. coli rewired to control growth as experts let them make proteins for medicine
Experts have equipped biotech workhorse bacteria with feedback control mechanism to balance growth with making protein products.
Revealing the hidden biotech potential of unexplored organisms
Imperial researchers have developed a new, “cell-free” approach to investigating previously unexplored bacteria for biotechnology applications.
