News in Brief
Fishery guidance and nerve repair: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories written by Meesha Patel
News in Brief
Bendy X-rays and DMT infusions: News from Imperial
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
WATER MECHANISM IN CELLS
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.
DR ANDY PORTER OBITUARY
In Memoriam: Dr Andy Porter
Andrew Porter - 17 August 1955 to 30 August 2023
Healthy ageing
Global ageing research consortium tackles the challenge of healthy ageing
The global partnership led by Imperial will explore how humans age and aims to develop new interventions to support healthy ageing.
News in Brief
Autoimmune diseases and twisting lights: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
COVID-19 ANTIBODIES
Study identifies vulnerable groups least likely to have COVID-19 antibodies
Findings from the MELODY study have identified which people with compromised immune systems are less likely to have COVID-19 antibodies.
SMART SOCKS FOR DEMENTIA
New research using ‘smart’ socks could transform dementia care
A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help care staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.
BACTERIAL GENE SWAP
Uncovering how bacteria swap genes could help fight antibiotic-resistance
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transfer which can drive bacterial evolution.
UNDETECTED MALARIA
Undetected malaria infection shown to be a persistent problem
Recent evidence recognises the silent and persistent reservoir of parasites as one of the key drivers of continued malaria transmission.
