T cell protection
T cells from common colds cross-protect against infection with SARS-CoV-2
People with higher levels of T cells from common cold coronaviruses are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Stories tagged with 'Coronavirus'
Omicron updates
Omicron – latest research and expert views as PCR test rules change
Experts from Imperial are working to improve understanding of the Omicron variant and its impact on health systems in the UK and around the world.
Most popular stories 2021
The ten most popular Imperial news stories of 2021
Well into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic Imperial research continues to save lives and generate headlines around the world.
Omicron severity analysed
Some reduction in hospitalisation for Omicron v Delta in England: early analysis
Estimates suggest Omicron cases are 15% less likely to attend hospital, and 40% less likely to be hospitalised for a night or more, compared to Delta.
Real-world vaccine data
Real-world data provides valuable insights into COVID vaccine roll-out
Analysis of Europe’s largest patient data record has provided valuable insights into the UK’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, an Imperial expert has said.
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Christmas podding
Podcast: Women’s hearts, psychedelic worldviews, and nanotechnology for children
In this edition: Differences between men’s and women’s hearts, how psychedelics can change our worldview, and introducing children to nanotechnology.
COVID-19 Omicron
Omicron largely evades immunity from past infection or two vaccine doses
The Omicron variant largely evades immunity from past infection or two vaccine doses according to the latest Imperial modelling.
Boosters against Omicron
Boosters vital to mitigate impact of Omicron, but may lose some effectiveness
Levels of neutralizing antibody to prevent Omicron infection reduced and vaccine efficacy against severe disease predicted to drop says new report.
Omicron updates
Omicron – latest research and expert views as UK cases hit all-time high
Experts from Imperial are advancing understanding of the Omicron variant and how we can protect against it as the UK’s booster rollout gathers speed.
COVID-19 symposium
COVID-19 experts from Imperial and Singapore share lessons from pandemic
Scientists from the UK and Singapore have come together to discuss their research during the COVID-19 pandemic at an online symposium.
