Growing a heart
A heartbeat in a dish – growing specialised heart cells
Researchers from Imperial and the Crick have developed a way to grow specialised left ventricular heart muscle cells from stem cells.
Stories tagged with 'Cardiovascular'
Lung Centre naming
Plaque unveiled celebrating the legacy of Professor Dame Margaret Turner Warwick
Imperial welcomes the Rayne Foundation to the College to celebrate the naming of the new Centre for Fibrosing Lung Disease in her honour.
Caffeine health benefits
High blood caffeine levels may reduce body weight and type 2 diabetes risk
A high blood caffeine level may reduce the body weight a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Cardiovascular risk
Reproductive factors in women contribute to risk of cardiovascular disease
An earlier first birth, a higher number of live births, and starting periods at a younger age may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascular problems.
News in brief
Sustainable computer memory, AI for autophagy and more: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Reflections of research
Imperial researcher wins BHF's annual science image competition
Three images by Imperial researchers were featured in the final shortlist of the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Reflections of Research’ competition.
Myocarditis and genetics
Genetics may explain rare heart inflammation in some young people
Gene abnormalities may make some people more susceptible to myocarditis, a rare type of heart inflammation that can affect young people and athletes.
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Sensors with style
Wearable sensors styled into t-shirts and face masks
Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors that monitor breathing, heart rate, and ammonia into t-shirts and face masks.
Heart failure insights
New insights into the genetic defects that lead to heart failure
Individual genetic defects lead to heart failure in different ways, highlighting potential biomarkers for targeted treatment.
News in brief
Restoring underwater meadows and sticky stick insects: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
