Photosynthesis could be as old as life itself
Researchers find that the earliest bacteria had the tools to perform a crucial step in photosynthesis, changing how we think life evolved on Earth.
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AI analysis of how bacteria attack could help predict infection outcomes
Insights into how bacterial proteins work as a network to take control of our cells could help predict infection outcomes and develop new treatments.
Kombucha-inspired microbial mixture lets scientists create 'living materials'
Imperial and MIT researchers have made smart living materials by engineering microbes to detect and react to their environment.
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‘Trojan horse’ bacteria could help defeat antibiotic-resistant infections
Engineered strains of bacteria that displace antibiotic-resistant strains could tackle hard-to-treat infections.
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Hole-punching bacteria could be engineered to attack pathogens
Researchers have discovered how to engineer bacteria that normally attack human cells so that they kill other pathogens instead.
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Why you don’t need to worry about the bubonic plague
Reports of bubonic plague in Inner Mongolia earlier this week have attracted a significant amount of media attention.
Professor José Penadés appointed as new Director of the MRC CMBI
Professor José Penadés has been appointed as Director of the MRC Centre for Molecular Bacteriology and Infection (CMBI), commencing 1 July 2020.
Computational methods could speed up identification of viruses and bacteria
A multinational team of researchers have used computer simulations of molecular probes to propose a new method of disease DNA detection.
New handwashing tech could help halt spread of COVID-19 in developing world
A new technology has dramatically increased rates of handwashing in a trial in Tanzania, and could be key to preventing spread of infectious diseases.
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Coronavirus portal and an enterprising engineer: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
