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Researchers at the National Heart and Lung Institute have found more efficient ways to study tissues and cells. As a result, we can learn more about cardiovascular health whilst using fewer animals. When scientists set out to investigate a complex health issue, no single approach will deliver all the answers. “We always look for the…

By producing cells outside the body, researchers from Imperial’s Faculty of Medicine have been able to replace animal procedures while delivering better scientific results. Researchers are often limited in the work they can do with humans by how hard it is to reach certain organs. The brain and the heart are challenging to work on,…

Hardly a day seems to pass without new headlines about the ever-growing costs – in lives, health and funds – of diabetes. Researchers at Imperial have developed a new technique using both mice and human tissue to help them better understand the mechanisms underlying the disease. Now they are using these insights to seek improved…