Virus’s bug-busting tactics inspire new approach to tackling infections
Fresh insights into how viruses infect bacteria could provide the basis for a new way to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Virus’s ‘taste’ for unusual sugar could lead to new cancer treatments
The way in which a rare virus attacks cells could hold the key to new therapies for aggressive brain and lung cancers, according to new research.
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Against the clock: uncovering the first 30 minutes of viral infection
Researchers are unraveling the crucial first 30 minutes of viral invasion into a human cell.
Study sheds light on body's sticky "sugar forests" where viruses take hold
Researchers have pioneered a new method for pinpointing the sugar molecules in mucus where intestinal viruses "stick" to and infect cells.
Scientists reveal new Ebola immunity test for survivors
A prototype device for gauging patients' immunity to Ebola has been developed by a multi-institutional team of experts led by Imperial College London.
Increasing vaccine coverage in developing countries focus of new Imperial hub
A 10 million pound Future Vaccine Manufacturing Hub led by Imperial College London has officially launched.
In pictures: Imperial Fringe took visitors on a walk through air
Hundreds of visitors took shelter from the cold to breathe in a festive evening and investigate the invisible gases that flow around us.
Human antibodies from Dengue patients effectively treat Zika infection in mice
Scientists have discovered that antibodies taken from patients infected with Dengue virus are effective in treating Zika infection in rodents.
Major new appetite regulator successfully altered in mice
An Imperial study has found a new link between certain brain receptors and obesity in mice, giving a possible new drug target for appetite regulation.
Virus's multipronged attack on bacteria points to new ways to fight infection
Researchers have uncovered how a virus uses a two-pronged attack against a single protein to kill bacteria.
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