BACTERIAL GENE SWAP
Uncovering how bacteria swap genes could help fight antibiotic-resistance
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transfer which can drive bacterial evolution.
Stories tagged with 'Infectious diseases'
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HIV & HTLV-1 Research
Retrovirology Symposium: A celebration of 60 years of friendship & collaboration
The day celebrated the semi-retirement of Professor Jonathan Weber and Professor Charles Bangham, who first met at junior school 60 years ago.
Royal Support
Appeal to build The Fleming Centre launched, with Prince William as Patron
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have launched an appeal to build The Fleming Centre, with Prince William as patron.
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Fur Farm Fears
Could mink farms be the source of the next flu pandemic?
Urgent action is needed to address the significant risk posed by fur farms for the emergence of future viral pandemics, Imperial scientists warn.
UNDETECTED MALARIA
Undetected malaria infection shown to be a persistent problem
Recent evidence recognises the silent and persistent reservoir of parasites as one of the key drivers of continued malaria transmission.
VULNERABLE GROUPS COVID
Study shows real-world COVID-19 vaccine response in vulnerable patient groups
Data from the OCTAVE study show for the first time COVID-19 vaccine responses for people with immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions.
Bat watch
Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses with pathogen potential
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted.
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infection insights
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals more insights into how virus spreads
New analysis shows how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads from the nose to the air and surfaces in the immediate surroundings.
Summer Meeting 2023
The Fungal Science Network brings together researchers at Imperial and beyond
Summer Meeting '23 hosting 60 guests at SK Campus & more online. Tackling global challenges in fungal science across our three key research themes.
AMS Fellows 2023
Three Imperial researchers awarded AMS Fellowships
Three leading Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their outstanding work in their fields.
