UK researchers identify inflammatory protein linked to severe COVID-19
Patients with severe COVID-19 show increased levels of a key protein in their blood, which researchers believe may help identify those most at risk.
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New lab-on-chip infection test could give cheaper, faster portable diagnostics
A tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
Faulty genes and misguided antibodies underlie life-threatening COVID-19
New research has shed light on why some people develop a more severe form of COVID-19 than others.
New handwashing tech could help halt spread of COVID-19 in developing world
A new technology has dramatically increased rates of handwashing in a trial in Tanzania, and could be key to preventing spread of infectious diseases.
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Antiviral reducing influenza spread in ferrets could help control flu outbreaks
A new antiviral treatment has been found to reduce the risk of ferrets with influenza spreading the virus to healthy animals.
A symposium to bring together scientists against CoViD-19 and beyond
Last Friday, experts from Chinese and British universities and governmental bodies met to discuss how to tackle the current Coronavirus epidemic.
Flu shot can provide effective immunity for people living with HIV
People who are being treated for HIV can gain effective protection against seasonal flu with the influenza (flu) vaccine, new findings confirm.
Measles causes ‘immune amnesia’ leaving us vulnerable to other diseases
Scientists have shown how measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable to other infections.
Developing a vaccine revolution: Imperial experts take on global epidemics
Imperial’s work to develop smarter, more effective and flexible vaccines was showcased to a global audience from government, industry and charities.
Should you get a flu jab?
We asked Imperial virologist Professor Wendy Barclay for some words of wisdom on who should be getting the seasonal flu vaccine.
