IMMUNE INSIGHTS
Imperial’s human challenge study helps explain why some people don’t get COVID
New analysis based on Imperial’s COVID-19 human challenge study has helped to uncover how some people avoid getting sick.
Imperial’s human challenge study helps explain why some people don’t get COVID
New analysis based on Imperial’s COVID-19 human challenge study has helped to uncover how some people avoid getting sick.
Analysis reveals new insights into global surge of Strep A infections
New analysis has revealed more about the origins of the main bacterial strain involved in an increase in lethal cases.
Imperial launches new online courses on virology and vaccinology
A new online Coursera series will explore how viruses infect us, how vaccines protect us and the latest cutting-edge infectious disease research.
T cells may provide more durable protection against Omicron than antibodies
New review suggests T cells are more robust against ‘Omicron breakthroughs’ than antibodies, offering fresh insights for COVID-19 vaccine development.
Imperial celebrates association to Horizon Europe
Imperial brought together our European and global science communities earlier this week to mark the start of the UK's association to Horizon Europe.
Immunosuppressing medicine can be interrupted to boost COVID-19 vaccine response
Interrupting treatment of immunosuppressing medicines for two weeks can significantly improve antibody immunity provided by COVID-19 booster vaccines.
UK Government backs Fleming Centre to fight threat of drug resistant infections
The UK Government has committed £5million in seed funding to support a joint Imperial initiative to fight antimicrobial resistance.
Major study shows new insights into lasting impacts of COVID‐19 on UK population
Tens of thousands of people in England may have lasting symptoms from COVID‐19 more than a year
after infection, new analysis reveals.
New mechanism found that maintains water balance within cells
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that allows cells to maintain their ideal water availability from second to second.
Gene-edited chickens show promise in fight against bird flu
Scientists have successfully used gene editing techniques to limit the spread of bird flu in chickens.