iHuman
UK urged to lead brain-machine interface technology by Imperial-led report
A Royal Society report, led by Imperial experts, has urged the UK Government to take the lead on tech that merges brain, body and machine.
Stories tagged with 'Public health'
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Think zinc
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.
Obesity Insights
Genetic factors influencing adult obesity take effect in early childhood
Body mass index (BMI) in infants, children and adults is influenced by different genetic factors that change as we age, according to a major new study
Soft drink concerns
Study reveals link between soft drink consumption and increased risk of death
Consumption of soft drinks is linked with higher rates of mortality, according to a new multinational European study.
Heart Health
Cholesterol-cutting gene silencing treatment shows lasting effects
Twice-yearly injections of a cholesterol-cutting medication could offer patients lasting reduction in cholesterol, cutting risk of heart attacks.
DNA markers
Scientists untangle links between our genes and intake of alcohol and of salt
Scientists have shed light on the complicated relationship between the makeup of our DNA and how much alcohol we drink.
Augmented Assessment
Imperial and Leiden University collaborate on world-leading AR assessment
School of Medicine students are trialling Augmented Reality (AR) headsets, bringing anatomy education out of textbooks & closer to real-world practice
PREVENTING HIV
Microbiome’s link to HIV infection risk to be investigated in new $2m study
A new international research collaborative will explore the role of the microbiome in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
ANTI-AMR TECH
Emerging tech solutions to global AMR threat take centre stage at White City
Summit explores the role of emerging tech developments in optimising the use of antimicrobials, combatting AMR and supporting infection management.
NW London health funding
£9m fund to collaboratively improve healthcare in NW London through research
£9 million government award for Northwest London part of a £135 million research fund to tackle the biggest healthcare challenges of this generation.
