Bad bacteria
Antibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut.
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Antibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill ‘good’ bacteria in the gut.
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Uncovering how bacteria swap genes could help fight antibiotic-resistance
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transfer which can drive bacterial evolution.
Appeal to build The Fleming Centre launched, with Prince William as Patron
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have launched an appeal to build The Fleming Centre, with Prince William as patron.
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New global research consortium established to optimise antimicrobial use
The new network called CAMO-Net will support translational research to help tackle the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance.
AMRWATCH India visit
Imperial researchers helped organise and deliver two international events in Puducherry, India, as part of the AMRWATCH project
Clearing the way for new diagnostics to tackle drug resistant infections
Imperial researchers will lead a new network to improve the development of diagnostic tests which could help to tackle drug resistant infections.
Innovative test for pig infections will bring the diagnostic lab to the farm
A test that will diagnose pig lung infections on the spot is being developed by Imperial researchers, together with College startup ProtonDx.
Flexible movement sensors and bacterial toxins: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
'Silent’ mutations help bacteria to evade antibiotics
Researchers have discovered a new way hospital-acquired infections resist antibiotics, through a ‘silent’ genetic mutation.
Imperial College infectious diseases expert warns about drug resistance dangers
Imperial academic, Professor Alison Holmes, Professor of Infectious Diseases, appeared in front of the Science and Technology Committee last week.