Colorectal cancer clues
Key enzyme aggravates colorectal cancer in obese patients
New research suggests the enzyme CES1 helps tumour cells to survive and drives aggressive colorectal cancer in obese patients.
Key enzyme aggravates colorectal cancer in obese patients
New research suggests the enzyme CES1 helps tumour cells to survive and drives aggressive colorectal cancer in obese patients.
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Imperial launches a new era of digital chemistry
Imperial has launched a new Institute for Digital Molecular Design and Fabrication, aiming to transform the way chemistry is done.
£9.6m to transform nanoscale approaches to materials for quantum computing
A £9.6m EPSRC grant will boost Imperial, Manchester, and Leeds research into new nanoscale approaches to functional materials and quantum computing.
Key enzyme TPL-2 helps immune cells kill disease-causing bacteria
A new study sheds light on how the body’s response to bacterial infection is controlled in a key type of immune cell – the macrophage.
New study reveals weak spots in chemotherapy-resistant cancer cells
Molecular ‘weak spots' in cancer cells recovering from chemotherapy could provide the basis for better treatments, according to new research
Coloured compounds may help coronavirus evade antibodies
Pigments in the body which give bruises their green and yellow hues may help coronaviruses hide from the immune system.
Mars rover makes breathable oxygen on red planet for first time
The NASA Perseverance rover has made breathable oxygen on Mars, demonstrating a key technology needed for future human exploration of the red planet.
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New network to help conserve cultural heritage
A new Network of Excellence has been established to bring scientists and engineers together with conservators and curators.
Antarctica asteroid impact from 430,000 years ago discovered by scientists
Space scientists have discovered extra-terrestrial particles which point to a medium-sized asteroid impact in Antarctica 430,000 years ago.
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.