News in brief
Chemical kitchens and choosing mates: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Ryan O'Hare
Feature
Injury legacy
British veterans with combat injuries at greater risk of cardiovascular disease
British soldiers injured in Afghanistan may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, compared to their uninjured colleagues.
Feature
Infectious Reading
Nature is trying to kill you, but science has your back
A new book explores disease-causing microbes, the tools we’ve developed to fight them, and the scientists who’ve advanced infectious disease research.
Audio
Health pod
Podcast: HIV tests, infectious reading, and the fight for cheaper drugs
In this edition: A new test to monitor treatment-resistant HIV, a book tracing the fight against infection, and how the NHS can make cheaper drugs.
News in brief
Krill thriller and lively lungs: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Neurological Care
Brain health clinic for retired rugby players opens its doors
A specialist clinic for detecting and managing neurological conditions linked to contact injuries in professional sport is now open to patients.
Household transmission
COVID vaccines effective but household transmission of delta a risk for 1 in 4
Fully vaccinated people can contract and pass on COVID-19 in the home, but at lower rates than unvaccinated people.
Asthma Impact
Social disadvantage in the UK has a lasting impact on childhood asthma
Children experiencing social disadvantage in their first few years of life have a greatly increased risk of asthma persisting into adulthood.
News in brief
Teen vaccines and Nobel prizes: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
INFECTION CHALLENGES
‘Critical mass’ of scientists launches Institute to tackle infectious diseases
Imperial College London has launched a pioneering new Institute to tackle some of the biggest challenges in infectious disease.
