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FIGHT OF OUR LIVES
Polio is not going away without a fight – it’s vital we step up our defences
The global initiative to eradicate polio has been extraordinarily successful.
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Polio is not going away without a fight – it’s vital we step up our defences
The global initiative to eradicate polio has been extraordinarily successful.
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Broccoli, cabbage and kale may protect against colon cancer
Chemicals produced by vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli could help to maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer.
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Ovarian cancer genetics unravelled
Patterns of genetic mutation in ovarian cancer are helping make sense of the disease, and could be used to personalise treatment in future.
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Blood test could detect kidney cancer up to five years earlier
Scientists have discovered that a marker in the blood could help predict the risk that a person will develop kidney cancer.
White City Incubator celebrates business success in its first 18 months
Companies based in the Imperial White City Incubator have created more than 100 jobs and attracted £85m of investment, according to a new report.
Researchers partner with industry to develop ground-breaking gene therapy for CF
A new partnership bringing together academic and pharmaceutical expertise has been established to develop a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients.
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Surgery and fluid science combine to help dialysis in kidney disease patients
Aeronautical engineers, medics, and bioengineers at Imperial have teamed up to predict and improve results in dialysis patients.
Sky teams up with Imperial academics to tackle plastic waste
Leading experts from Imperial College London and global media company Sky Plc are to work together to prevent an avalanche of ocean plastic waste.
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Trial of ‘kick and kill’ approach to HIV cure leaves puzzles to be solved
Researchers have reported the results of the first randomised clinical trial to test a novel strategy.
Breast cancer fuelled by mysterious Yin Yang protein
Scientists have unveiled clues about a mysterious molecule called Yin Yang1 - and revealed it may fuel tumour growth in breast cancer.