Researchers reveal how bacteria behind hospital infections block out antibiotics
Drug-resistant bacteria responsible for deadly hospital-acquired infections shut out antibiotics by closing tiny doors in their cell walls.
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What do 'singing' fish have to do with heart disease...?
Studying the fine structure of muscles used by fish to 'sing' to their mate could help researchers to better understand, and treat, heart conditions.
Indian Colistin ban in animal welfare major step in fight against AMR
Welcome policy changes as India becomes one of the early countries to ban the use of Colistin in animal industry
What a group of bizarre-looking bats can tell us about the evolution of mammals
Bats with skulls and teeth adapted to a wide range of diets are helping scientists understand how major groups of mammals first evolved.
Inflammatory disease and animal research expert shares insights in Reddit AMA
In a live Reddit 'Ask Me Anything', Dr Laurence Bugeon shared insights into how inflammation is mediated by bad lifestyle habits.
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Audio story: Catching Arctic bumblebees to study climate change impacts
Join two Imperial Masters students as they gather data on bumblebees in the place most vulnerable to climate change – the Arctic.
Gene-edited chicken cells could leave flu with nowhere to hide
Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading, in chicken cells grown in the lab.
Imperial named Leader in Openness on animal research
Imperial has been recognised for its openness about the use of animals in research with a Leader in Openness Award from Understanding Animal Research.
Head injury effects halted by xenon gas, finds first ever lifelong study in mice
Following traumatic brain injury (TBI), xenon prevented early death, improved long-term cognition, and protected brain tissue in mice in a new study.
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Decoy antibiotics could get around bacteria’s defences
Imperial medical students have helped to devise a new type of ‘decoy’ drug to tackle infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
