News in brief
Sheep studies and community coalescence: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Stories tagged with 'animal research'
Valve formation
Bioengineers find new way heart valves grow – and go wrong
Imperial bioengineers have discovered a new mechanism driving the growth of heart valves in zebrafish embryos.
What a hoot
Owl unseen for 150 years photographed in the wild for the first time
British scientists working in Ghana have photographed a ‘holy grail’ giant owl that has lurked almost unseen in African rainforests for 150 years.
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The nose knows
"Is that a bacon sandwich?" - Fruit flies react to smells while asleep
Researchers have tracked flies’ ability to interpret information while asleep, showing which parts of the brain remain ‘awake’.
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Living memory
Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet launches at Silwood Park
Academics and family gathered at Silwood Park to launch the Georgina Mace Centre for the Living Planet and unveil a plaque in honour of her legacy.
Hot buzz
Bee flight suffers under temperature extremes
Rising temperatures could help some northern-latitude bees fly better, but more frequent extreme weather events could push them past their limits.
Depression & histamine
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice
Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a ‘feel-good molecule’ and antidepressants’ ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.
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Controlling mosquitoes
Malarial mosquitoes suppressed in experiments that mimic natural environments
Researchers have shown ‘gene drive’ technology, which spreads a genetic modification blocking female reproduction, works in natural-like settings.
Brain injury insights
Brain injury computer models map brain blood vessels in highest resolution yet
Imperial researchers have created a traumatic brain injury (TBI) computer model that maps blood vessels in a rat brain in the highest resolution yet.
Implantable Devices
A Novel Subcutaneously Implanted Device for Cardiovascular Assessment
Hamlyn researchers proposed a novel implanted device for cardiovascular assessment (this work was selected as the latest AIS inside back cover story).
