Unravelling the mystery of bacterial persister cells
New research, from scientists at Imperial College London, unravels how so-called bacterial persister cells manipulate our immune cells, potentially opening…
Infection/Disease
HIV – getting new cases down to zero
To mark World Aids Day (1st December 2018), Marc Thompson of the Terrence Higgins Trust talks about progress on reducing…
Give HIV the finger
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HIV testing in the UK – black African communities
With black African people disproportionately affected by HIV in the UK, promotion of regular testing remains a key priority. While…
Safety concerns around aluminium adjuvants
It is approximately 10 years since we began our investigations into aluminium adjuvants and specifically their mode of action. We…
10 tips to beat the Autumn blues
As the nights draw and get colder it isn’t unusual to experience a seasonal slow-down, a change in your mood…
Going to prison increases HIV transmission risk
If someone is already injecting illegal drugs, going to prison substantially increases the risk that they will acquire HIV or…
Watch out for novelty contact lenses at Halloween
Novelty contact lenses are popular accessories at Halloween but they shouldn't be worn without specialist advice. The College of Optometrists…
AI system for treating sepsis
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence system that could help treat patients with sepsis. The technology, developed by researchers from Imperial…
A century of public health marketing
Dig for Victory, Measles is Misery, Don’t Die of Ignorance; over the past century, these public health messages have frightened,…