Major fly pest genetically modified in the lab to produce more males
Mediterranean fruit flies, an agricultural pest, have been modified in a lab experiment so more males are born than females, reducing their numbers.
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Imperial leads new consortium to study threats from new SARS-CoV-2 variants
Imperial researchers will lead a new consortium of UK virologists to study the effects of emerging mutations in SARS-CoV-2.
PhDs in lockdown - National Heart and Lung Institute students tell all
We spoke to some of our cardiovascular students to hear about their PhDs, the impact COVID-19 has had on their work and their own words of wisdom.
Raised iron levels linked to reduced life expectancy
Having too much iron in the body puts your long term health at risk but it could also take years off your life.
MSc virologists explore infections and cell biology in new virtual laboratory
As the College continues remote learning, MSc Molecular Biology & Pathology of Viruses students are trialling remote research in a 'virtual lab'.
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NHLI postgraduate life - Before and After
No two university journeys are the same.
Gene targets for obesity and wildfire research: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Scientists untangle links between our genes and intake of alcohol and of salt
Scientists have shed light on the complicated relationship between the makeup of our DNA and how much alcohol we drink.
Scientists fine-tune signalling pathways to tweak responses to stimuli in yeast
Imperial academics have streamlined a signalling pathway in yeast to understand how cell sensing can be tuned by changing protein levels.
Utopia or dystopia: Researchers debate the future of gene editing embryos
Scientists discussed the ethics of CRISPR-Cas9 as part of a partnership event for Imperial students with The Times.
