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The 10 most popular Imperial news stories of 2017
The past 12 months have provided many eye-grabbing headlines from the Imperial community from world-leading research to incredible inventions.
The 10 most popular Imperial news stories of 2017
The past 12 months have provided many eye-grabbing headlines from the Imperial community from world-leading research to incredible inventions.
SCI recommended as a "Top Charity" for 7th consecutive year
GiveWell, an international charity evaluator, has recommended the SCI as a "Top Charity" once more for its impact and cost-effectiveness.
SCI awarded A+ rating by DFID for third year running
The SCI has received an excellent A+ rating from the UK government's
Department for International Development (DFID) for a third year running.
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Could deer hold clues about the link between malaria resistance and sickle cell?
Scientists have identified the genetic mutations that cause sickle cells in deer, according to new research in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.
Food monitoring system being developed could help vulnerable, say researchers
Technology that accurately monitors food intake could help to better distribute food resources to communities and vulnerable people around the world.
Funding received to complete paediatric schistosomiasis drug trial
European and Japanese funders have formed an exciting new partnership to complete the development of a paediatric schistosomiasis drug formulation.
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New techniques needed to help children with gut disease in developing countries
Imperial experts discuss a new way of combating EED, a debilitating disease in children that is prevalent in the developing world.
Diabetes and obesity together responsible for nearly 800,000 cancers worldwide
For the first time researchers have quantified the number of cancers likely to be caused by diabetes and high body mass index (BMI) worldwide.
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The SCI team presents research at the ASTMH Annual Meeting 2017
SCI researchers attended the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting to present findings from a range of projects.
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Podcast: Bringing science to fiction, bio-solar wallpaper, and healthcare data
In this edition: We meet the creatives bringing science to life, and hear about Imperial's new solar paneled wallpaper and healthcare data course.