Most nations falling short of targets to cut early deaths from chronic disease
People in the UK, US and China have a higher risk of dying early from chronic conditions than those in Italy, France, South Korea and Australia.
Feature
What happens when our cells stop cleaning up after themselves?
A cell needs to get rid of its waste proteins effectively in order to function – but what happens to our bodily tissue when this system breaks down?
Audio
Podcast: Cancer-causing virus, feeding the world and updating The Planets
In this edition: The latest research into a cancer-causing virus, a sustainable agriculture hero turns 80, and The Planets get a scientific update.
Leukaemia scientist Dr Cristina Lo Celso given Royal Microscopical Society award
Dr Lo Celso is awarded the RMS Medal for Life Sciences for ‘outstanding scientific achievements applying microscopy in the field of cell biology’.
Liver cancer cell ‘switch’ found that could improve future therapies
Imperial researchers have found a new cell mechanism that could be used to target tumours in the future.
Sporty science and partying way out west: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Prostate cancer ultrasound treatment as effective as surgery or radiotherapy
Using high energy ultrasound beams to destroy prostate cancer tumours may be as effective as surgery or radiotherapy, but with fewer side effects.
3
Cancer-causing virus HTLV-1 changes DNA loops, affecting thousands of genes
A human virus that causes a rare form of leukaemia increases the risk of disease by changing the way DNA loops inside our cells.
Imperial appointment will help speed up patient access to cutting edge treatment
A new appointment for a senior Imperial academic and NHS surgeon will help to speed up access to new technology and treatments for patients.
Funding boost for Imperial researchers aiming to stop bowel cancer
Imperial researchers have been awarded funding to develop new methods to tackle bowel cancer at an early stage.
3
