Exposure to farmyard bugs reduces immune overreaction found in childhood asthma
Treating new born mice with farmyard microbes reduces wheezing and inflammation in the airways, by ‘taming’ their immune systems.
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Most nations falling short of targets to cut early deaths from chronic disease
People in the UK, US and China have a higher risk of dying early from chronic conditions than those in Italy, France, South Korea and Australia.
CD153: the molecule with potential protective power against TB infection
A study published this week in Nature Microbiology identifies the molecule CD153 as potentially key to controlling tuberculosis (TB) infection.
Using big data to improve patient care in lung disease
Dr Jennifer Quint and collaborators have been awarded a grant to better understand the patient journey of those with lung disease.
Researchers partner with industry to develop ground-breaking gene therapy for CF
A new partnership bringing together academic and pharmaceutical expertise has been established to develop a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis patients.
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The journey towards bronchoscopic surgery: an inaugural by Professor Shah
Professor Pallav Shah delivered his inaugural lecture at Imperial College London entitled ‘Journey towards bronchoscopic surgery'.
WHO World No Tobacco Day: why the key to quitting smoking could lie in our guts
A team of researchers at Imperial College London is investigating whether gut hormones could play a vital role in helping people to quit smoking.
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Newly-discovered TB blood signal provides early warning for at-risk patients
Tuberculosis can be detected in people with HIV infection via a unique blood signal before symptoms appear, according to a new study.
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Natural lung bacteria offer clues on treating airway infections, says expert
Further research on the lung microbiome could uncover new, more effective approaches to managing lung infections, according to an Imperial researcher.
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Glucose in the airways could increase infections in lung disease patients
People with the lung disease COPD have higher levels of glucose in their airways, researchers have shown for the first time.
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