Island isolation
Islands give rise to evolutionary giants and dwarfs
Animals living on islands tend to evolve into either giants or dwarfs in relation to their continental ancestors, reveals a new study.
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LUPUS INSIGHTS
Lupus clues from cellular 'power stations'
Researchers at Imperial College London have revealed crucial insights into the medical condition systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Child coronary risk
Genes that make children susceptible to severe Kawasaki disease identified
Researchers have found genes that make children susceptible to the disease, and those associated with the heart damage it can cause in severe cases.
Modifying methods
Simple genetic modification aims to stop mosquitoes spreading malaria
Altering a mosquito’s gut genes to make them spread antimalarial genes to the next generation of their species shows promise for curbing malaria.
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Critter capture
Animals immortalised in 3D by affordable scanner technology
A new 3D scanner, which photographs small animal specimens in meticulous detail, is also being used to teach computers how to spot and track critters.
Bike boost
No evidence that London’s Cycle Superhighways worsen traffic congestion
A new analysis finds special London cycle lanes, which aim to boost commuting by bicycle, do not negatively impact traffic speed.
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POLICY HACKATHON
International experts inform transparent use of algorithms at policy hackathon
Greater algorithmic transparency in the public sector was the focus of a policy hackathon organised by The Forum and the think tank Reform.
Knowledge exchange
Imperial performs strongly in Research England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework
Imperial scores top marks in four out of seven categories in Research England’s new Knowledge Exchange Framework.
Breakout discovery
Cancer drugs could be delivered in molecular cages unlocked by light
Molecular cages created by Imperial researchers could lead to more targeted cancer drug delivery, causing greater efficiency and fewer side effects.
3D materials
New machine learning tool converts 2D material images into 3D structures
A new algorithm developed at Imperial College London can convert 2D images of composite materials into 3D structures.
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