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Researchers Review MRI Applications for Identifying Brain Cancer Biomarkers
Researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (BMEIS) have published a systematic review exploring the use of MRI imaging techniques to identify non-invasive biomarkers in brain cancer. These scan biomarkers…
Xylazine Detected in UK’s Illicit Drug Market, Raises Concerns
In most cases xylazine is mixed with strong opioids, such as heroin or fentanyl, which is a common combination in the United States. However, xylazine was also detected in the absence of strong opioids alongside stimulant drugs such as…
Researchers Pinpoint Neurons Responsible for Key Activity Transition in Brain Development
Scientists at the Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders published a study in Neuron that identified two types of interneurons, the inhibitory neurons of the brain, as instructors of a key…
Study Shows Midwife Continuity of Care Model Associated with Positive Pregnancy Experiences
Increasing midwifery continuity of care has been identified as a key priority for maternity services in the United Kingdom (UK). Published today, the updated Cochrane Review led by Professor Jane Sandall and colleagues, which builds on…
King’s College London Nursing Program Ranked #2 in the World for Sixth Consecutive Year
King’s continues to rank second highest in the world for nursing (including midwifery), according to the 2024 instalment of the QS World University Rankings by Subject. King’s is also ranked top outside the USA.
The QS World University…
Dr. Antonia Pontiki from King’s College London Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Science…
Dr Pontiki's research focuses on surgical simulations and patient-specific prostheses created through 3D printing. These include prosthetic ribs to help rebuild chest walls after surgery as well as artificial organs that can be used by…
Two King’s Entrepreneurs Advance to Final Round of 2024 Mayor’s Entrepreneur Competition
20 finalists from universities across London have been selected for four Award categories:
Creative Industries
Environment
Health
Tech
The two King's finalists who will be pitching at City Hall on 8 May 2024 are:…
King’s Chemist Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Investigate Cancer-Causing Protein
Dr Luis Guerra, a Postdoctoral Research Associate from the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a distinguished Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship to investigate how a change in structure to a complex protein…
Rising African Lake Levels Threaten Flamingo Populations
New research led by King’s College London has revealed how the Lesser Flamingo is in danger of being flushed from its historic feeding grounds, with serious consequences for the future of the species.
For the first time, satellite earth…
Caltech’s Henry Lester Honored with Langley Award for Basic Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Professor of Biology Henry Lester has been named the 2024 recipient of the Langley Award for Basic Research on Nicotine and Tobacco from the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT). The Langley Award Honors scientists…