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Bacteria can ‘divide and conquer’ to vanquish their enemies

Bacteria frequently take part in 'warfare' by discharging toxins or different molecules that harm or slaughter contending strains. This war for assets happens in...

Cancer-causing virus HTLV-1 changes DNA loops, affecting thousands of genes

People can convey the infection for quite a long time without symptoms, and 90 percent of people might be unaware that they are conveying...

Unveiling how our immune system works

The immune system is vital to human health and wellbeing, with different types of cells continuously roaming our bodies, primed to fight infection. However,...

Merging two different malaria vaccines could decrease cases by 91 percent

A new study by the Imperial College, London suggests that Utilizing two exploratory vaccines to malarial antibodies, which work in different ways, can extraordinarily...

Can a quantum drum vibrate and stand still at the same time?

In quantum mechanics, objects can behave like both particles and waves. The objects can be here and there at the same time. Such counterintuitive behavior is...

Artificial Intelligence improves stroke and dementia diagnosis in brain scans

Imperial scientists in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh have developed a new software that can detect and quantify the severity of small vessel disease, one...

Scientists use Dorset, UK, as model to help find traces of life on Mars

Dorset composed of extreme acidic sulfur streams that thrive in extreme conditions. The similar environment was discovered in St Oswald’s Bay, mimics the conditions on Mars billions...

Mini tractor beams help arrange artificial cells into tissue structures

Biological cells perform complex functions. But they are critical to adjust. They are connected and capable of exchanging materials with one another. Artificial cell membranes...

Study discovered the surprising depth of crystal patterns in human bone

Bone is a connective tissue largely composed of an organic protein; collagen and the inorganic mineral hydroxyapatite. The two components are arranged in settled rehashing...

Early treatment for leg ulcers gets patients back on their feet

Leg ulcers are caused by bad blood flow in the lower leg and frequently because of flawed veins in the leg called varicose veins....

Hacking ‘drug trafficking’ network could make diabetes treatments more effective

Patients with type 2 diabetes can't adequately control their glucose levels. The most normally endorsed sedate is called metformin, however in the event that...

Self-driving AI wheelchair to aiding people with disabilities

The research team at Imperial College London has won $50k. The prize was announced as part of Mobility Unlimited Challenge Discovery Award, which is funded by Toyota...

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