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Podcast: COVID-19 vaccine trials latest and privacy in contact tracing
In this edition: Results of the COVID-19 vaccine animal trials and the latest news from the human trials, plus privacy in contact tracing apps.
More flowers and pollinator diversity could help protect bees from parasites
Having more flowers and maintaining diverse bee communities could help reduce the spread of bee parasites, according to a new study.
Imperial’s COVID-19 vaccine moves to next phase
Clinical trials to test a new coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at Imperial College London are progressing to the next phase.
Excellence in Animal Research celebrated with 2020 Provost Awards
Three individual staff members and one team have been recognised in the Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Animal Research.
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How Imperial’s animal research facilities have fared during the pandemic
Imperial’s animal research facilities have remained open during the pandemic to ensure the highest standards of animal care and welfare.
50 billion years of evolutionary history threatened by human activity
Unique animals with long evolutionary histories are under increased threat of extinction around the world, according to a new study.
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Malaria mosquitoes eliminated in lab by creating all-male populations
A modification that creates more male offspring was able to eliminate populations of malaria mosquitoes in lab experiments.
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Antiviral reducing influenza spread in ferrets could help control flu outbreaks
A new antiviral treatment has been found to reduce the risk of ferrets with influenza spreading the virus to healthy animals.
Researchers shed new light on how malaria parasites evade mosquitos’ defences
The malaria parasite uses a specific molecule on its surface to get around a mosquito’s immune system, allowing it to invade and infect humans.
Mouse trial shows gene therapy potential for treating childhood brain disorder
Imperial researchers have developed a gene therapy with potential for treating a debilitating childhood neurological condition.
