Cardiovascular disease could be diagnosed earlier with new glowing probe
Researchers have created a probe that glows when it detects an enzyme associated with issues that can lead to blood clots and strokes.
Major fly pest genetically modified in the lab to produce more males
Mediterranean fruit flies, an agricultural pest, have been modified in a lab experiment so more males are born than females, reducing their numbers.
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Genes that make children susceptible to severe Kawasaki disease identified
Researchers have found genes that make children susceptible to the disease, and those associated with the heart damage it can cause in severe cases.
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Simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria
Altering a mosquito’s gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise for curbing malaria.
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Cancer drugs could be delivered in molecular cages unlocked by light
Molecular cages created by Imperial researchers could lead to more targeted cancer drug delivery, causing greater efficiency and fewer side effects.
Mobility trial to offer staff free bike loan and car club
Imperial is partnering with Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Brompton Bikes on a pilot mobility hub designed to empower greater choice in urban transport.
Low-cost, disease-detecting biosensors show global health promise
Researchers have developed low-cost, biodegradable biosensors for global health applications in resource-limited settings.
Artificial intelligence can help spot traces of natural selection
Researchers have used advanced AI and large sets of genomic data to unveil how humans have adapted to recent diseases.
Crucial step in formation of deadly brain diseases discovered
For the first time, researchers have pinpointed what causes normal proteins to convert to a diseased form, causing conditions like CJD and Kuru.
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AI analysis of how bacteria attack could help predict infection outcomes
Insights into how bacterial proteins work as a network to take control of our cells could help predict infection outcomes and develop new treatments.
