Medical research
Bioengineers find new way heart valves grow—and go wrong
Imperial bioengineers have discovered a new mechanism driving the growth of heart valves in zebrafish embryos.
Nov 3, 2021
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Imperial College London
Immunology
How 'chaperone' proteins deal with immune system overreactions
Scientists have discovered how special proteins in the blood prevent our immune system from harming our own cells with overproduced molecules.
Oct 19, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New test rapidly detects bacteria associated with greater risk of preterm birth
A study has found that a new device can rapidly and accurately detect changes in vaginal bacteria and corresponding immune responses in pregnant women
Oct 13, 2021
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Genetics
'Silent' high cholesterol condition diagnosed too late and undertreated
A new report has highlighted the late diagnoses and undertreatment of a genetic condition which causes cholesterol levels to soar.
Sep 9, 2021
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Neuroscience
Histamine could be a key player in depression, according to study in mice
Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a "feel-good molecule" and antidepressants' ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.
Aug 17, 2021
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Revealing the secrets of cell competition
Cellular competition is a crucial quality control process that ensures that the development of an organism relies on healthy cells. Researchers revealed the secrets underlying cell competition and what features can pre-determine ...
Jul 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 antibodies persist at least nine months after infection
Testing of an entire Italian town shows antibody levels remain high nine months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic.
Jul 19, 2021
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Neuroscience
Brain injury computer models map brain blood vessels in highest resolution yet
Imperial researchers have created a traumatic brain injury (TBI) computer model that maps blood vessels in a rat brain in the highest resolution yet.
Jul 16, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Metal-based molecules show promise against the build-up of Alzheimer's peptides
In lab tests, Imperial researchers have created a metal-based molecule that inhibits the build-up of a peptide associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Jul 14, 2021
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Cardiology
Broken heart syndrome markers could help identify those at risk
Scientists have identified two key molecules which play a role in the development of Takotsubo syndrome, known as broken heart syndrome.
Jun 21, 2021
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