Uncovering bacterial sex
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have uncovered new details about how bacteria hook up to exchange DNA that helps them resist antibiotics.
Stories tagged with 'Infectious diseases'
Crop protecting sensors
Imperial experts to develop low-cost digital crop virus sensors with $1m grant
Researchers have received $1million to develop low-cost digital sensors that detect viruses in plants and crops with international partners.
Infection appointment
Prof Faith Osier appointed Co-Director of Imperial’s Institute of Infection
Leading Kenyan malaria researcher Prof Faith Osier joins Imperial's Department of Life Sciences and is appointed Institute of Infection Co-Director
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Aussie honour
Imperial biochemist elected to Australian Academy of Science
Professor Anne Dell, Head of the Department of Life Sciences, has been awarded Corresponding Membership of the Australian Academy of Science.
Bat test
COVID-19 poo test for bats may help pandemic monitoring and conservation efforts
A SARS-CoV-2 test for bats using faecal samples could boost understanding of how wild animals transmit viruses to other animals and humans.
MONKEYPOX EXPLAINER
Monkeypox outbreak - an Imperial expert explains
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating four new cases of monkeypox in the UK. There are now a total of six confirmed cases.
Cleared to compete
Winter Olympic success for Imperial virus testing startup
Rapid testing for respiratory viruses at the Winter Olympics helped British athletes keep their eyes on the prize.
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HEPATITIS OUTBREAK
Hepatitis outbreak in children: What do we know so far?
Scientists and healthcare professionals around the world are continuing to investigate a sudden increase in hepatitis cases in children.
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Medical science awards
Six Imperial researchers awarded AMS Fellowships
Six Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their outstanding work in their fields.
News in brief
Ocean carbon and plastic-eating microbes: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
