CANCER CLUES
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
Stories tagged with 'Molecular sciences'
Hide and seek
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.
Oxygen on Mars
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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Cultural heritage
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.
Antarctic impact
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.
Glow up
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.
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CRISPR creator
Nobel laureate discusses science and ethics of genome engineering in lecture
Dr Jennifer Doudna, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system, gave Imperial’s Schrödinger lecture.
Women in Science win
Women in Science award and bronze statue for innovative bioengineering professor
Professor Molly Stevens has won the FEBS/EMBO Women in Science Award in recognition of her outstanding scientific achievements.
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COVID cold chain
Q&A: Cold chains, COVID-19 vaccines and reaching low-income countries
Many low-income countries lack the infrastructure to deliver vaccines effectively, so how can we ensure COVID-19 vaccines are accessible for all?
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Portable testing
New lab-on-chip infection test could give cheaper, faster portable diagnostics
A tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
