Researchers shed new light on how malaria parasites evade mosquitos’ defences
The malaria parasite uses a specific molecule on its surface to get around a mosquito’s immune system, allowing it to invade and infect humans.
Scientists and schoolkids find family soups have antimalarial properties
London schoolchildren have found that some of their families’ soup recipes have antimalarial properties, with the help of Imperial scientists.
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Female mosquitoes that have mated are more likely to transmit malaria
Hormones received from male mosquitoes during mating boost the likelihood of female mosquitoes transmitting malaria to people.
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Flyby fixers and customer care: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Emerging tech solutions to global AMR threat take centre stage at White City
Summit explores the role of emerging tech developments in optimising the use of antimicrobials, combatting AMR and supporting infection management.
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Jungle fever! Festival-goers tackle malaria at the Great Exhibition Rd Festival
The Paediatric Infectious Diseases group teamed up with the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology to put on a fantastic exhibit in the Malaria Zone.
Smart design could prevent drug resistance in new malaria treatments
Researchers have overcome malaria parasites’ resistance to potential new drugs by studying how it evolves.
Have your say in the Network
The Malaria Network is looking for new management committee members and suggestions to take it forward in the coming years
ICB CDT student awarded BBSRC Flexible Talent Mobility Innovation Placement
ICB CDT student Mark Wilkinson has been awarded a BBSRC FTMA Innovation Placement and will spend 3 months attending the DDW unit at GSK, Madrid.
Malaria milestone and using light to hear: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
