COVID breathlessness
Ongoing ‘immune injuries’ might cause persistent breathlessness after COVID-19
Long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following COVID-19.
Stories tagged with 'Global challenges Health and wellbeing'
Health and planet
9 things you can do for your health and the planet
Helping our health while healing the planet: experts identify nine things we can do to combat climate change and improve wellbeing.
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Bendy bots
Bendy robotic arm twisted into shape with help of augmented reality
Imperial researchers have designed a malleable robotic arm that can be guided into shape by a person using augmented reality (AR) goggles.
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.
COVID orphanhood
At least 5 million children have lost a caregiver from COVID-19, study suggests
At least 5 million children have experienced the death of a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, new figures suggest.
News in brief
Modified mosquitoes and ‘zombie’ cells: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Nutrition boost
Researchers identify 1,044 underused plants that could combat vitamin deficiency
New research has identified more than 1,000 edible plants that could address vitamin B deficiencies for thousands of people.
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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.
Bacteria breakthrough
Scientists discover new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
A new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance could help to prevent diseases by making bacteria vulnerable to treatment again.
Blood banks in Africa
Q&A: How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?
Blood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.
