Gene mutation to cope with modern diets may help protect against diabetes
A common gene variant, which evolved in response to cooking and farming, helps some people cope with modern diets by keeping blood sugar low.
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Cells develop a ‘thicker skin’ under extreme gravity
A high-gravity experiment has revealed how cells keep their shape under pressure.
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Smart fabrics
Washable, wearable battery-like devices could be woven directly into clothes
Researchers have developed washable, wearable ‘batteries’ based on cheap, safe and environmentally friendly inks and woven directly into fabrics.
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Oceans of good
The best marine protected areas also promote human wellbeing
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Overcoming resistance
Smart design could prevent drug resistance in new malaria treatments
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Home on the range
Birds outside their comfort zone are more vulnerable to deforestation
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New film of immune system killing bacteria could point to new therapies
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Disease detectors
Screening for rare but important disease ‘biomarkers’ gets an accuracy boost
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Plight of the bumblebee
Pesticide exposure causes bumblebee flight to fall short
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Chemical probes
Chemical probes pave the way for a better understanding of disease development
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Frontiers of science
Interdisciplinary and international research encouraged with prestigious grants
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MSRH launch in White City
New research hub makes London global capital of molecular sciences revolution
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Podcast: Climate champion, alcohol marketing and stroke rehabilitation
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Eating insects makes sense. So why don’t we?
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Climate leader
Climate champion Jo Haigh retires after 35 years at Imperial
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'Darwin’s paradox'
Scientists explore the evolution of animal homosexuality
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Rainforest rhythms
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Chemistry celebration
The story of chemistry comes to life as Imperial celebrates ChemFest
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