News in brief
Science Museum trustee and charity bike ride: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Science Museum trustee and charity bike ride: News from the College
Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial.
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have uncovered new details about how bacteria hook up to exchange DNA that helps them resist antibiotics.
EU gives Imperial €2.5 million to delve deeper into bacterial gene swapping
Imperial scientists have been awarded a prestigious grant to unravel the courier systems bacteria use to swap genes.
Imperial's Global Development Hub to maximise impact of research on society
The Global Development Hub is to play a key role in maximising the impact of the College's research in society and the developing world.
Disease biology pioneers receive Wellcome Trust funding
Researchers studying immune system defences, gut bacteria colonisations, and parasite invasions have received funding to further their studies.
Scientists discover new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance
A new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance could help to prevent diseases by making bacteria vulnerable to treatment again.
Engineers create spiky materials inspired by insects that could pop bacteria
Researchers have created intricately patterned materials that mimic antimicrobial, adhesive and drag reducing properties found in natural surfaces.
Sepsis risk alerts can help to protect patients in hospitals, research finds
A digital alert system to identify patients who are at risk of sepsis can reduce deaths and extended hospital stays, Imperial research has found.
Rapid test for antibiotic resistance could help control spread in hospitals
A test now available could help rapidly determine whether a bacterial infection is resistant to antibiotics of last resort.
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Key step in how bacteria acquire drug resistance revealed
Researchers have imaged a major component in conjugation – the process bacteria use to share DNA with each other.