Kisspeptin reduces liver
Kisspeptin reduces liver damage in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice
New research finds that a hormone previously linked to attraction may have the potential to treat liver disease.
Kisspeptin reduces liver damage in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice
New research finds that a hormone previously linked to attraction may have the potential to treat liver disease.
Cancer Research UK renew support for Convergence Science Centre
Renewed funding will continue uniting cancer researchers with engineers and physical scientists to tackle cancer’s toughest challenges.
New funding to tackle healthy ageing
Researchers at 28 UK universities, including Imperial, have received funding to tackle healthy ageing.
Antiviral metabolite identified as potential serum biomarker for viral infection
A new paper from Imperial scientists has identified an antiviral metabolite as a potential serum biomarker for viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2.
Microbiome signature for ischaemic heart disease unravelled
New international studies have characterised the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure.
New study explores unique approach to treat a rare liver disease
New research into using a novel approach to alter gut bacteria to treat a rare disease where the body attacks its own liver has been given funding.
World Cancer Day 2022
To coincide with World Cancer Day, we look back at how Imperial College London has been leading the fight against cancer in the past year.
COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired by some IBD treatments
New research led by Imperial shows COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired in some patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
COVID vaccination impact on menstrual cycle appears to be small and short lived
New studies show changes to the menstrual cycle do occur following vaccination, but they are small compared with natural variation and quickly reverse
Urinary metabolic signatures predict diet quality & metabolic health in children
New evidence supports public health efforts to recommend following a Mediterranean diet and limiting the consumption of processed foods in childhood.