Synthetic alcohol substitute could eliminate health risks and hangovers
A drug that mimics some effects of alcohol but lacks its harmful properties would have real benefit for public health, a leading scientist has argued.
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Adolescents take twice as long as adults to get treatment for psychosis
Under-18s who experience psychosis go untreated after their first psychotic symptoms for twice as long as adults, according to new research.
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Who is most influential on Twitter? Academic formula rates tweeters
Academics at Imperial College London have launched a tool that can rank the most influential tweeters on any topic.
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Imperial scientists named as highly influential biomedical researchers
Three Imperial scientists have been named on a list of highly influential biomedical researchers based on citations by other academics.
David Nutt wins the 2013 John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science
Professor David Nutt is the winner of the 2013 John Maddox Prize for Standing up for Science.
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Clinical trial to test new drug for advanced breast cancer
Researchers have begun a trial of a new drug that could help women with advanced breast cancer for whom current treatments are not effective.
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Podcast: The 2013 Nobel Prizes
Imperial scientists discuss the winners of this year's Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine.
Scientists step towards improved diagnostic test for TB
Scientists have discovered a signature of tuberculosis that can be detected in patients' blood, paving the way for an improved diagnostic test.
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Lord Darzi becomes foreign associate of the Institute of Medicine
Professor Lord Ara Darzi has been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the health arm of the US National Academy of Sciences.
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Cognitive behaviour therapy is effective for reducing health anxiety
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is substantially more effective than standard care at reducing symptoms of health anxiety, a study has found.
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