Tumours illuminated brightly and precisely with new biodegradable nanoprobe
New Imperial-developed nanoprobes tested in zebrafish could help detect cancer more accurately and might aid diagnosis and therapy in the future.
Look beyond private car ownership to transform cities, say researchers
Electric cars alone will not make cities healthy and sustainable, say Imperial academics, who have called for a radical new systems of urban mobility.
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Imperial researchers develop roadside barrier design to mitigate air pollution
Imperial researchers have designed a unique curved barrier which can protect people from the damaging effects of air pollution.
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Single dose of vaccine acts as ‘booster’ in those with prior COVID-19 infection
Two new studies have revealed insights into the immune protection provided by a single dose of COVID-19 vaccination.
ADC Therapeutics to develop anti-cancer drugs in new White City Campus centre
Biotechnology company ADC Therapeutics is to launch a new research centre in Imperial’s White City Campus to develop next-generation cancer drugs.
COVID-19 test pioneer elected to the National Academy of Engineering
Professor Chris Toumazou has been elected International Member of the National Academy of Engineering in the USA.
Women in Science award and bronze statue for innovative bioengineering professor
Professor Molly Stevens has won the FEBS/EMBO Women in Science Award in recognition of her outstanding scientific achievements.
Exposure to misinformation could make people refuse a COVID-19 vaccine
Exposure to online misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines could reduce vaccine uptake, threatening the goal of herd immunity.
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Coronavirus more likely to spread inside through maskless talking than coughing
Cambridge and Imperial researchers found that coronavirus is more likely to spread through prolonged talking than coughing in badly ventilated spaces.
Levels of obesity could rise if effective actions are not taken in childhood
The number of adults living with obesity could rise dramatically unless robust measures are implemented to halt childhood obesity.
