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People think they are much better at understanding others than they actually are – new research

The people who took part in riots and counterprotests in England and Northern Ireland this summer are probably very confident that they know the views and...

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People are consistently and confidently wrong about those with opposing views

Despite being highly confident that they can understand the minds of people with opposing viewpoints, the assumptions humans make about others are often...

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King's researchers join £28.5 million Human Functional Genomics Initiative

Professor Oscar Marín and Professor Deepak Srivastava co-lead the research cluster Functional Genomics of Human Brain Development

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New medical breakthrough cuts stress in research animals

A new way to accurately measure heart function in research animals has the potential to make drug development more ethical and cost effective, new research...

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King's physicists help set new record in search for dark matter

The new result is nearly five times better than anything previously published in the search for Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs).

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Afe Babalola Centre celebrates first London residential

Teachers visited King’s and TEDI-London to co-develop a training programme for educators across Africa

Afe Babalola Reception Summer 2024 (1)

Breast cancer survival improved in Gaza between 2017-2020

Women diagnosed with breast cancer in Gaza showed a promising increase in short-term survival between 2017-2020 –– highlighting the benefits of investment and...

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Study explores how a supplement containing components of the Mediterranean diet can affect epigenetics associated with healthy ageing

Participants taking the supplement showed changes in blood biomarkers and the epigenetic regulation of DNA, which are associated with healthy ageing.

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3D modelling to improve the surgical outcomes for prostate cancer

A recent study has determined the use of 3D printing and imaging reduces complications in robotic surgeries for the treatment of prostate cancer.

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Molecular key in transporting important dietary fats to foetus during pregnancy identified

A new mechanism for transporting long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, like omega-3s, from the mother to the foetus during pregnancy has been identified in...

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Seven IoPPN applicants awarded NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowships

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded Pre-Doctoral Fellowships to seven candidates from the Institute of Psychiatry,...

NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship

Weight loss surgery could cut heart failure risk

A pioneering study has found that weight loss surgery improved the blood supply to the heart for people living with obesity.

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New medical imaging technology enables non-invasive detection of liver abnormalities

A new Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) technique allows for unparalleled penetration of mechanical waves in the body.

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New benchmark standard established for measurement of tumour volume

Researchers have established a new international benchmark for the measurement of tumour volume in lymphoma patients.

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Students gain an insight into nursing and midwifery through elective placements

In 2024, 46 second-year nursing and 15 midwifery students undertook electives, with the majority opting for international elective placements.

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