Two thirds of COVID-19 cases exported from mainland China may be undetected
A new report by Imperial scientists estimates that two thirds of COVID-19 cases exported from mainland China may be undetected.
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Drug cocktail holds promise for spinal injuries
Scientists have discovered a combination of two commonly available drugs that could help the body heal spinal fractures.
Gene tests for heart disease risk have limited benefit
Genetic tests to predict a person’s risk of heart disease and heart attack have limited benefit over conventional testing.
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Imperial plays leading role in global fight against coronavirus
Imperial scientists are at the forefront of global efforts to protect the world from the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus fatality rate estimated by Imperial scientists
Imperial researchers have released estimates on the proportion of people who may die from the disease.
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Saving salmon and coronavirus outbreak: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Releasing artificially-infected mosquitoes could cut global dengue cases by 90%
Releasing mosquitoes infected with a type of bacteria that prevents them transmitting dengue could cut cases of the disease by as much as 90 per cent.
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£20m funding for five centres at Imperial to help protect public health
Imperial is establishing five centres of excellence with a £20m research investment by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
Coronavirus outbreak in China may have infected thousands, estimate scientists
Imperial College London researchers estimate there may be over 4,000 cases of the novel coronavirus outbreak, in a new report.
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Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy may trigger long-term post-traumatic stress
One in six women experience long-term post-traumatic stress following miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
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