Sleepy head
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.
Stories tagged with 'Global challenges Health and wellbeing'
Digital Diagnostics
UN Science Summit heralds coming revolution in digital health diagnostics
Imperial together with its UK and African partners showcased the transformative potential of digital diagnostics at the recent UNGA Science Summit.
London cooling
London has the fastest increase in cooling demand in the world, shows new model
A model to map energy demand down to street level shows cooling demand in the capital grew by 5% per year between 1980 and 2022 as summers heat up.
Malaria in mosquitoes
Tracking malaria parasite growth in mosquitoes may lead to new preventatives
Researchers at Imperial College London have devised a way to concurrently track the function of thousands of malaria parasite genes within mosquitoes.
Gut health
Imperial expert’s book explains why our gut microbiome matters
An Imperial surgeon specialising in the gut microbiome has published a new book to explain why it is important for our health.
Brain tumour drug quests
£1.5m ‘Quest for Cures’ grant to tackle aggressive brain tumours
An Imperial team engineering new techniques in cancer immunotherapy has been awarded £1.5m over five years.
Bad bacteria
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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To glow brightly
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.
PARTNERS IN POLICY
Imperial seeks to expand partnerships in Southeast Asia and Africa
Earlier this summer, Imperial’s Global Development Hub led exploratory missions to Thailand, the Philippines, Rwanda and Kenya.
Child care
Imperial researchers and Moderna partner to help children affected by orphanhood
Research will improve how children affected by orphanhood receive the support they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives now and into adulthood.
