bacterial war tactics
Discovery paves the way for new drugs to fight bacterial infections
Scientists have gained the first structural insights into the warfare that takes place when bacteria are starved of nutrients.
Stories written by Gail Wilson
Money for Metamaterials
Imperial receives £2.5 million funding to boost metamaterials research
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has invested £2.5 million to advance metamaterial development.
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Imperial Podcast: UK knowledge economy performance and climate change report
In the latest edition, we discuss the latest IPPC report on climate change impacts with an Imperial climate change policy expert.
SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY BOOST
Imperial receives £2million to establish new synthetic biology facilities
A new research and training facility at Imperial that will construct DNA at industrial levels has been announced today by the Universities Minister.
Climate impact
Imperial researchers respond to the latest IPPC report on climate change impacts
Impacts of climate change are already being felt across the globe and are predicted to increase if warming continues, warns a new UN climate report.
Natural Killer
Natural Killer cell findings should help fight against diseases like leukaemia
New insights into disease-fighting 'Natural Killer' cells should help scientists to produce them more effectively.
Species on show
Imperial Fringe showcases how species shape our lives
Feathers, claws and slimy scales were all on show at Thursday night's Fringe event exploring species past and present, on earth and beyond.
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Imperial Podcast: greener groceries, women on top and going back to school
An engineer explains how he's helping Sainsbury's to become greener and we discuss how business schools are helping to boost women into the boardroom.
Rabbits to the rescue
Hungry herbivores can help halt biodiversity loss
Introducing rabbits, deer and kangaroos to grasslands can offset nitrogen pollution and help reduce biodiversity loss, according to new research.
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Competing with cancer
Exploring how cancerous and healthy cells compete may help us understand cancer
Modelling the interaction between diseased and healthy cells could provide new insights into how cancers develop, according to new research.
