Study shows logged tropical forests are surprisingly vibrant and need protection
Researchers find tropical forests that have been logged still retain good ecological health, and should be protected from conversion to plantations.
Imperial animal research annual forum returns after a long break
Imperial’s animal research community underlined the College’s commitment to replacing, reducing and refining the use of animals, at a recent event.
New flexible, steerable device placed in live brains by minimally invasive robot
Imperial College London scientists have successfully placed a bioinspired steerable catheter into the brain of an animal for the first time.
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Tiny Antarctic creatures provide US$8.6 billion of carbon storage via their poo
A new analysis by an Imperial researcher for WWF shows krill play a vital role in keeping carbon out of the atmosphere.
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Mosquitoes that can’t spread malaria engineered by scientists
Scientists have engineered mosquitoes that slow the growth of malaria-causing parasites in their gut, preventing transmission of malaria to humans.
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Epigenetic treatment in mice improves spinal cord regeneration after injury
New Imperial-led research shows that weekly epigenetic treatment in mice can support spinal cord regeneration after severe injury.
Exceptional Infectious Disease staff celebrated at 2022 College awards ceremony
Members of the Department of Infectious Disease have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the College.
Sleep triggered by stress can help mice cope with later anxiety
Stress boosts a kind of sleep in mice that subsequently relieves anxiety, according to new research that also pinpoints the mechanism responsible.
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Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage
Intermittent fasting changes the gut bacteria activity of mice and increases their ability to recover from nerve damage.
Imperial joins UK’s top scientists to battle bird flu outbreaks
Imperial researchers join scientists at some of the UK’s leading research institutions as part of a major new consortium to counter bird flu.
