Bacterial survival, top marks for maths and a mystery solved: News from Imperial
From the crossbow-like tactics used by bacteria, to top marks for homework and a research mystery solved, here is some quick-read news from Imperial.
Reaching a tipping point in holobiont research
Researchers across bioengineering, medicine and life science showcased the newest developments in ‘holobiont’ research.
Meet the Imperial experts fighting bacterial resistance through innovation
Professor Shiranee Sriskandan and Dr Andrew Edwards shed light on the vital work of Imperial’s Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology (CBRB).
Life-saving drug for African children may drive antimicrobial resistance?
Editorial reviews azithromycin as a life-saving option for African children—but at the risk of increasing antimicrobial resistance.
Developing a new test to improve sepsis outcomes
In advance of World Sepsis Day, Imperial and MicrosensDx announce a collaboration to develop a more effective test for the devastating disease.
Cellular factories - Engineering biology symposium and IMSE Annual Lecture
IMSE welcomed researchers in the field of Engineering Biology for an engaging symposium which concluded with Prof. Kristala Prather keynote lecture
Imperial’s CBRB appoints new co-directors
Professor Mariagrazia Pizza and Professor Shiranee Sriskandan will lead the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology (CBRB).
Fleming Initiative featured in National Action Plan on antimicrobial resistance
The Fleming Initiative is named as key to achieving the Government’s ambitions for tackling antimicrobial resistance over the next 5 years.
Clinician creators join the frontline to tackle the silent pandemic of AMR
Fleming Initiative unites clinician creators & communication experts to launch CHAIN: an innovative media network fighting antimicrobial resistance.
Plastic-free vegan leather that dyes itself grown from bacteria
Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself.
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