Fungal factories
Yeast cells converted to ‘mini factories’ to make dementia drugs
What do brewers, bakers and now drug researchers have in common? They all rely on a little help from yeast to get the job done.
Yeast cells converted to ‘mini factories’ to make dementia drugs
What do brewers, bakers and now drug researchers have in common? They all rely on a little help from yeast to get the job done.
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into infection
Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.
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Heat map of loneliness in London could provide insights into social isolation
A new project to map loneliness in London hopes to highlight the scale of the issue and target existing services to those who need them most.
AMS professorship and disease relapse: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
New Year Honours for Imperial community
Leading Imperial academics are among those to be recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours List.
Climatologist award and medicinal cannabis: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Omicron - latest findings and commentary from Imperial experts
Experts from Imperial College London and worldwide are working around the clock to understand the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Chemical kitchens and choosing mates: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
British veterans with combat injuries at greater risk of cardiovascular disease
British soldiers injured in Afghanistan may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, compared to their uninjured colleagues.
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Nature is trying to kill you, but science has your back
A new book explores disease-causing microbes, the tools we’ve developed to fight them, and the scientists who’ve advanced infectious disease research.