Cell ‘hands’ to unlock doors in health research, drug design, and bioengineering
A previously overlooked cell membrane protein could help to further cancer research, drug design, and bioengineering, according to new research.
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Oil-catching sponge could soak up residue from offshore drilling
An oil-catching sponge, developed at the University of Toronto and Imperial, could help thwart water contamination from offshore oil drilling.
Emerging leaders prize and international collaboration: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
The end of Moore's Law?
Microchips have made computers, smart phones, and the internet possible, which has revolutionised how we work, shop, travel, and socialise.
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Q&A: Tackling zinc deficiency with a new approach to urine testing
Imperial College London researchers have developed a new urine test that looks to ‘chemical fingerprints’ for more precise zinc testing.
Enzyme’s ‘molecular scissors’ cut out fatal blood clot risk when injury strikes
New research highlights how an essential enzyme works to prevent dangerous clots when blood vessels are damaged.
Colour-change urine test for cancer shows potential in mouse study
A simple and sensitive urine test developed by Imperial and MIT engineers has produced a colour change in urine to signal growing tumours in mice.
Could Carbon Storage and Usage help the UK reduce its emissions?
The UK has committed to be carbon neutral by 2050, however fossil fuels will remain important to the economy for some time.
Researchers build artificial cells that sense and respond to their environment
Imperial College London scientists have created artificial cells that mimic biological cells by responding to a chemical change in their surroundings.
Food freshness sensors could replace ‘use-by’ dates to cut food waste
Imperial academics have developed low-cost, smartphone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.
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