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What is gene drive and how could it help in the fight against malaria?

The technology, which enables a gene to spread itself through a population, might prove a significant tool for disease prevention

The Guardian - UK

Researchers hit ‘major milestone’ in mapping cells of the human body

Experts have profiled more than 100 million cells from more than 10,000 people across the world.

Evening Standard

Climate change ‘worsened all 10 deadliest weather events in past two decades’

The deadliest weather events since 2004 caused more than 570,000 deaths and the ‘fingerprints’ of climate change were present, scientists say.

Evening Standard

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Climate crisis caused half of European heat deaths in 2022, says study

Researchers found 38,000 fewer people – 10 times number of murders – would have died if atmosphere was not clogged with greenhouse pollutants

The Guardian - UK

‘Superhuman’ AI that predicts disease and early death risk to be trialled in NHS

The platform reads the results of electrocardiogram tests, which record the electrical activity of the heart

Evening Standard

Experts issue urgent warning to anyone flying with a nut allergy

About 2–3 per cent of children and 1–2 per cent of adults in the UK have a food allergy

The Independent UK

No evidence nut allergens spread via aircraft ventilation systems, study finds

Passengers with food allergies should be allowed to board first to clean their seat area, but ‘shouldn’t worry’ about airborne allergens

The Guardian - UK

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Plane nut ban announcements are unlikely to be effective, study says

They may even provide a false sense of security to passengers with allergies, experts said.

The Independent UK

Dogs splashing in Hampstead Heath ponds pose pollution threat, study finds

Two pesticides which have been banned from farming were found where dogs had been swimming at the beloved London park

Evening Standard

Oxford retains place at top of global university rankings as UK list revealed

The University of Oxford has retained top place in an international league table for a record-breaking ninth year in a row.

The Independent UK

Study Finds Safest Cycle Helmets Not Necessarily The Most Expensive‌

Research by Imperial College London reveals top-rated $50 helmet outperforms pricier models in safety tests, challenging norms.‌

Zenger

Groundbreaking new study aims to find cure for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and affects around 153,000 people in the UK

The Independent UK

‘No correlation between price and protection’ - 30 helmets ranked for safety by new study

A new safety test from Imperial College London has tested 30 popular helmets to show protection levels

Cycling Weekly

London scientists discover why men and women are affected by diseases differently

Researchers say discovery could lead to more targeted treatments

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What’s behind the large rise in food allergies among children in the UK?

The number of people in England with food allergies has more than doubled between 2008 and 2018, a new study reveals. The researchers, from Imperial College London, found that rates are highest among preschool children, with 4% having a “probable” food allergy.

The Guardian - UK

‘Hyper-violent’ Typhoon Gaemi was made fiercer by climate crisis, say scientists

Researchers warn Asia will become an increasingly dangerous place to live until fossil fuels are replaced

The Guardian - UK

Food allergy diagnoses in England doubled in a decade, say researchers

Imperial College London study also found that a third of people at risk of a severe reaction do not carry an EpiPen

The Independent UK

Calls to ban kitchen worktop material after link to incurable disease

Experts have documented eight cases of silicosis in the UK

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The Guardian - UK

Extreme ‘heat dome’ hitting Olympics ‘impossible’ without global heating

Scorching temperatures in Mediterranean countries and north Africa already causing increase in premature deaths

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports

The Independent UK

‘Supermodel granny’ drug could be secret to longer-life, scientists say

While the findings are only in mice, it raises the possibility that the drugs could have a similar effect in humans

The Independent UK

Night owls ‘sharper’ than morning people: How to be productive in the evening and still get enough sleep

Research suggests nights owls perform better at cognitive tests – but whatever your bedtime, we all need to make sure we’re sleeping long enough.

The Guardian - UK

Night owls’ cognitive function ‘superior’ to early risers, study suggests

Research on 26,000 people found those who stay up late scored better on intelligence, reasoning and memory tests

The Guardian - UK

Chinese firm sought to use UK university links to access AI for possible military use

Exclusive: Revelation of emails to Imperial College scientists comes amid growing concerns about security risk posed by academic tie-ups with China

The Independent UK

Scientists and artists create live art based on groundbreaking research

The Great Exhibition Road Festival will see artists create paintings inspired by the work of Imperial College London scientists.

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