Genetics
Severe obesity linked to newly identified gene mutations
Researchers have discovered mutations in a gene related to obesity, offering new treatment possibilities in the fight against the global epidemic.
Jan 8, 2018
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Neuroscience
Ayahuasca compound changes brainwaves to vivid 'waking-dream' state
Scientists have peered inside the brain to show how taking DMT affects human consciousness by significantly altering the brain's electrical activity.
Nov 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19: Researchers model likely impact of public health measures
Researchers from Imperial have analyzed the likely impact of multiple public health measures on slowing and suppressing the spread of coronavirus.
Mar 18, 2020
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Neuroscience
Scientists find first evidence of 'local' clock in the brain
Researchers have gained fresh insights into how 'local' body clocks control waking and sleeping.
Nov 14, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists find a salty way to kill MRSA
Scientists have discovered a new way to attack Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The team, from Imperial College London, have revealed how the bacteria regulates its salt levels.
Aug 16, 2016
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Health
Promoting cycling in cities can tackle obesity
Daily travel by bike leads to the lowest BMI, according to a study of seven European cities, suggesting cities should promote active commutes.
Jul 6, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Ovarian cysts should be 'watched' rather than removed: study
Women may not need to undergo surgery for non-cancerous ovarian cysts, avoiding potential surgical complications.
Feb 5, 2019
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Medical research
Mystery arthritis-linked knee bone three times more common than 100 years ago
The fabella, a small bone in the knee once lost to human evolution, has made a surprising resurgence over the last century.
Apr 22, 2019
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Medical research
Raised iron levels linked to reduced life expectancy
Having too much iron in the body puts your long term health at risk but it could also take years off your life.
Jul 23, 2020
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Medical research
Cancers and heart disease could be diagnosed more easily with new rapid test
Imperial researchers have built a new easy-to-use test that could diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers more quickly.
Aug 4, 2022
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