Disease detectives
Disease biology pioneers receive Wellcome Trust funding
Researchers studying immune system defences, gut bacteria colonisations, and parasite invasions have received funding to further their studies.
Stories tagged with 'Infectious diseases'
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COVID IN KIDS
COVID-19 complications in children: What we’ve learnt about PIMS and long COVID
Dr Elizabeth Whittaker discusses the evolution of research into PIMS - a rare inflammatory condition in children linked to COVID-19 - and long COVID.
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LFT accuracy
Lateral flow tests may be missing ‘substantial’ number of COVID-19 infections
Lateral flow tests appear to miss a substantial number of COVID-19 infections, particularly for people without symptoms, experts have warned.
COVID response award
Imperial receives Queen’s Anniversary Prize for ‘world-class’ COVID-19 response
Imperial College London has been recognised for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic at a Queen’s Anniversary Prize presentation this week.
Good genes
A genetic difference affects the likelihood of severe COVID-19 infection
A common genetic change is associated with a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection, highlighting a potential target for drugs in early treatment.
Spiky surfaces
Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
COVID vaccine and IBD
COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired by some IBD treatments
New research led by Imperial shows COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired in some patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Infection Insights
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into infection
Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.
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Mosquito modelling
Disease predictions can be improved by factoring in mosquito predators
The way mosquitoes react to predators should be included in disease models, say researchers behind a new study.
Curbing classroom Covid
Curbing COVID-19 in schools: Imperial scientists support CO2 monitor rollout
UK schools have received more than 300,000 CO2 monitors as part of a government initiative to reduce COVID-19 spread in classrooms.
