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Two-pronged device enables maverick immune cells to identify and kill cancers

Two-pronged device enables maverick immune cells to identify and kill cancers
Description
Immune cells called Gamma Delta T cells can act independently to identify and kill cancer cells, defying the conventional view of the immune system, reveals new research.
Date:
Monday 12th November 2018

British Academy awards Postdoctoral Fellowship to Dr Stephanie Janes

British Academy awards Postdoctoral Fellowship to Dr Stephanie Janes
Description
Dr Stephanie Janes has been awarded funding by the British Academy to pursue her project 'Immersive Promotional Media (IPM) in the Contemporary Media Landscape
Date:
Friday 9th November 2018

Why do athletes 'recover' in an ice bath? Does it work?

Why do athletes 'recover' in an ice bath? Does it work?
Description
We've all seen it, after a gruelling and physical rugby many athletes plunge themselves into a bath of icy cold water or even in a cold air chamber, a treatment known as cryotherapy. Does it work?
Date:
Thursday 8th November 2018

Does playing computer games in childhood damage your eyes?

Does playing computer games in childhood damage your eyes?
Description
According to a new study time spent playing computer games and being born in the summer are both linked to an increased risk of developing short sightedness in childhood.
Date:
Thursday 8th November 2018

Midwifery Department secures Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation

Midwifery Department secures Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation
Description
The Midwifery Department in the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care has recently been reaccredited with Unicef and the World Health Organization's Baby Friendly Initiative.
Date:
Wednesday 7th November 2018

SOFTER trial investigates if water softeners can prevent eczema

SOFTER trial investigates if water softeners can prevent eczema
Description
A clinical trial from the St John's Institute of Dermatology, School of Basic & Medical Biosciences has been launched to investigate whether using water softeners can reduce the risk of eczema in babies.
Date:
Tuesday 6th November 2018

Student research showcased at poster fair

Student research showcased at poster fair
Description
The annual Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences Poster Fair was held on 30 October 2018, with research presented by students from across the faculty.
Date:
Tuesday 6th November 2018

New £10m Centre in medical imaging and AI

New £10m Centre in medical imaging and AI
Description
UK Research and Innovation will invest £10million in The London Medical Imaging & Artificial Intelligence Centre for Value-Based Healthcare
Date:
Tuesday 6th November 2018

Students design science experiments to be launched into space

Students design science experiments to be launched into space
Description
60 students spent a week at King's designing experiments to be carried out on the International Space Station as part of Mission Discovery.
Date:
Monday 5th November 2018

Centre for Inflammation Biology & Cancer Immunology formally launches

Centre for Inflammation Biology & Cancer Immunology formally launches
Description
On Wednesday 31 October 2018, the Centre for Inflammation Biology & Cancer Immunology was officially launched with a celebratory showcase event.
Date:
Friday 2nd November 2018

Unintended changes to the occlusion following the provision of night guards

Unintended changes to the occlusion following the provision of night guards
Description
Based on a series of clinical findings, cases are presented where night guard use resulted in anterior open bite and associated occlusal derangement.
Date:
Friday 2nd November 2018

Head of Physiotherapy awarded prestigious Fellowship

Head of Physiotherapy awarded prestigious Fellowship
Description
Professor Catherine Sackley, Professor of Rehabilitation and Head of Physiotherapy, has been awarded Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.
Date:
Thursday 1st November 2018
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