Immune system linked to lower heart attack risk, study suggests
Researchers have discovered that people with higher levels of antibodies in their blood have a lower risk of heart attack.
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Higher intake of whole grains associated with reduced risk of diseases and death
A higher intake of whole grain foods is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, suggests study by Imperial College London.
European accolade for structural biologist exploring complex molecular machines
Professor Xiaodong Zhang has been elected to membership of the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).
Queen creates new Regius chair at Imperial
Imperial has been awarded a prestigious Regius Professorship, recognising the highest standard of research and teaching in the Faculty of Medicine.
Large Hadron Collider gets upgraded 'brain' to handle billions of collisions
Imperial physicists have led the creation of a new system that will enhance the LHC's ability to hunt for dark matter and extra dimensions.
E-cigarette use in UK almost doubled in two years, says Europe-wide study
The number of people in the UK who have tried e-cigarettes has almost doubled in just two years, according to a new study.
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Spacecraft fly through explosive magnetic phenomenon to understand space weather
For the first time, spacecraft have flown through the heart of a magnetic process that controls Earth's space weather and geomagnetic storms.
Early Earth had upper atmosphere rich in oxygen, discover researchers
Scientists have gleaned fresh insights into the chemistry of early Earth's atmosphere 2.7 billion years ago by analysing fossilised micrometeorites.
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Mobile coverage tends to be worse in poor neighbourhoods, says study
Lower income US neighbourhoods have worse mobile phone coverage than wealthier areas, according to research from Imperial College Business School.
Superbug infections tracked across Europe
For the first time, scientists have shown that MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant 'superbug' infections can be tracked across Europe.
