Researchers at King's College London and King's College Hospital, part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, have developed a new, non-invasive blood test that can reliably detect whether or not an unborn baby has Down's syndrome.

Imaging technique shows premature birth interrupts vital brain development processes, leading to reduced cognitive abilities in infants - Researchers from King's College London have for the first time used a novel form of MRI to identify crucial developmental processes in the brain that are vulnerable to the effects of premature birth.

Twelve King's students set out their responses to questions facing the cultural sector in last week's final of King's Cultural Challenge, competing to win one of four paid internships with the V&A, Southbank Centre, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House.

King's College London will be taking part in a series of events to celebrate the centenary of the Medical Research Council (MRC).

New research by the Department of Social Science, Health and Medicine (SSHM) will examine how experiences of urban living shape the human body and brain.

Scientists celebrate discovery of hundreds of genes for common age-related diseases - Thanks to thousands of volunteer twins, scientists have discovered over 400 novel genes associated with over 30 diseases over the last two decades, marking a golden era in genetic discovery.

King's College London has received a major endowment from the Peter Sowerby Foundation to establish the first Chair in Philosophy and Medicine with the purpose of building on the University's groundbreaking work on the relationship between philosophy and medicine.

Scientists at King's College London have designed an internet-based digital recorder which can predict what a viewer will want to watch on catch-up TV.

Sir Paul Nurse, Director of the Francis Crick Institute, unveiled the organisation's strategy yesterday at a topping out ceremony.

A national research facility opening today will put the UK at the forefront of a revolution in health and medical research.