Malaria maps
Atlas of malaria parasite gene activity provides targets for drugs and vaccines
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
Stories tagged with 'animal research'
Species sampling
Researchers have devised a new sampling method for the elusive hazel dormouse
Researchers at Imperial have been developing a novel method of detecting the presence of an elusive species, the hazel dormouse.
Modified flies
Major fly pest genetically modified in the lab to produce more males
Mediterranean fruit flies, an agricultural pest, have been modified in a lab experiment so more males are born than females, reducing their numbers.
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Island isolation
Islands give rise to evolutionary giants and dwarfs
Animals living on islands tend to evolve into either giants or dwarfs in relation to their continental ancestors, reveals a new study.
Modifying methods
Simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria
Altering a mosquito’s gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise for curbing malaria.
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Critter capture
Animals immortalised in 3D by affordable scanner technology
A new 3D scanner, which photographs small animal specimens in meticulous detail, is also being used to teach computers how to spot and track critters.
Direct drug line
Direction of needle penetration in brain affects drug uptake, finds new study
The direction at which drug-delivering needles enter the brain affects how well medicine permeates, a new Imperial study on sheep brains has found.
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Infection AI
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.
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.
Lab chat
Animal research during a pandemic: new podcast episode goes live
What’s it like to work in animal research during these unprecedented times? A new podcast series explores.
