Female fruit flies become more aggressive towards each other after sex
Chemicals in male fruit flies' semen cause females to become more aggressive and intolerant towards each other after mating, research reveals.
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A lead candidate for immunotherapy may increase tumour growth in certain cancers
Boosting a part of the immune system known to have anti-tumour properties may actually help tumours grow in cancers linked to chronic inflammation.
Researchers open new routes to treat asthma attacks
Research into the mechanism behind asthma attacks has discovered potential new ways to treat - and possibly prevent - this life-threatening condition.
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Six ways Imperial researchers are working to eliminate malaria
To mark World Malaria Day, we explore how Imperial scientists are tackling the disease as part of the College's new Network of Excellence in Malaria.
Deadly amphibian plague can infect young zebrafish, scientists discover
The deadly chytrid fungus has for the first time been found to infect and kill species other than amphibians, giving clues on how it causes disease.
Focusing on mechanics may be key in unlocking the heart's ability to heal itself
Fish do it, amphibians do it, so why can't we? Scientists are questioning why human hearts lose the ability to regenerate, while other animals don't.
Breakthrough in 'amphibian plague': deadly fungus genes identified
Scientists have identified the genes of a deadly fungus that is decimating salamander and newt populations in Northern Europe.
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Mother's diet in pregnancy may have lasting effects for offspring
A poor diet during pregnancy can cause biological changes that last throughout life, according to research from Imperial College London.
Tropical forests need birds in order to recover from deforestation
Research in the Amazon suggests that loss of birds through deforestation prevents the recovery of rainforests, due to birds' roles in the ecosystem.
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The brains of alcohol dependents and binge drinkers may recover differently
Cells that clear damage in the brain are less active in alcohol-dependent patients after withdrawal than in models of adolescent binge-drinking.
