News in brief
Arctic clouds and harnessing light: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Arctic clouds and harnessing light: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
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Hepatitis outbreak in children: What do we know so far?
Scientists and healthcare professionals around the world are continuing to investigate a sudden increase in hepatitis cases in children.
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T cells block nerve cell regeneration with age, but can be reversed – mice study
New research in mice shows T cells prevent damaged nerve cells from regenerating due to a reversible, ageing-related mechanism.
Six Imperial researchers awarded AMS Fellowships
Six Imperial researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences for their outstanding work in their fields.
Ongoing ‘immune injuries’ might cause persistent breathlessness after COVID-19
Long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following COVID-19.
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COVID-19 complications in children: What we’ve learnt about PIMS and long COVID
Dr Elizabeth Whittaker discusses the evolution of research into PIMS - a rare inflammatory condition in children linked to COVID-19 - and long COVID.
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A genetic difference affects the likelihood of severe COVID-19 infection
A common genetic change is associated with a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 infection, highlighting a potential target for drugs in early treatment.
COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired by some IBD treatments
New research led by Imperial shows COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibody responses are impaired in some patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
COVID-19 human challenge study reveals detailed insights into infection
Findings from the UK’s world-leading human challenge study provide new insights into mild infections with SARS-CoV-2 in healthy young adults.
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AMS professorship and disease relapse: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.