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Rapid diagnostics spinout raises £5m for pioneering antibiotic test
A rapid test to help treat bacterial infections is taking a major step following a funding boost. The iFAST test can help patients get...
Feb 20


World’s first controlled infection with harmless bacteria in pregnancy reveals new insights
A study has shed new light on the movement of bacteria during pregnancy. Pregnant women given nose drops containing harmless bacteria did...
Feb 20

Researchers warn of chemicals being overused in everyday products
Southampton researchers are calling for stricter regulations on antimicrobials to protect public health. Antimicrobial chemicals are...
Jan 24

Research rules out blood test to reduce children’s antibiotics
A promising blood test does not reduce the time children in hospital have antibiotics, according to a ground-breaking UK study. Overuse...
Jan 22


Tuberculosis researcher wins early career honour
Southampton researcher Dr Hannah Schiff has won a prestigious national prize. Dr Schiff is the winner of the 2024 British Thoracic...
Dec 18, 2024


Vaccine research in the spotlight at science festival
An art project promoting vaccines in pregnancy was showcased in London last month. Visitors of all ages interacted with the Clothed with...
Nov 6, 2024


Improving UTI diagnosis and treatment in care homes
Southampton researchers are leading a study to improve the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in care homes. Antibiotic...
Sep 13, 2024


Pregnant women invited to take part in trial to protect newborns
A new trial will see if a vaccine can protect babies against a common respiratory virus from birth. The trial, known as RSVoyage, is...
Jul 24, 2024

Southampton infectious disease expert wins research award
Dr Nathan Brendish has been honoured with a prestigious Young Investigator award. His research is advancing rapid tests that help stop...
May 1, 2024


Combating antibiotic resistance: Meet Callum Highmore
Southampton researchers are advancing a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. Antibiotics are used to treat or...
Apr 24, 2024

Scientists close in on blood test to stop spread of tuberculosis
Researchers have taken a major step towards identifying millions of ‘silent spreaders’ of tuberculosis. A new study led by researchers...
Mar 22, 2024


'Dynamic duo’ defences in bacteria ward off viral threats
Southampton researchers have discovered that bacteria can pair up to fight off viruses together. The new study found that bacterial cells...
Mar 1, 2024


Southampton recruits first person in global mpox vaccine study
The first participant in a new international study to find a vaccine for mpox is taking part at the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research...
Feb 9, 2024


Ultraviolet light shown to damage COVID-19 virus
New research has revealed how ultraviolet light destroys infectious virus particles. The knowledge could help develop new technology to...
Jan 11, 2024

AI analyses breathing and speech to track infection progression
Southampton researchers are developing an app to help spot signs of a respiratory infection getting worse. Respiratory tract infections...
Sep 19, 2023

Fridge-free vaccines could greatly expand access worldwide
Southampton researchers are working with Stablepharma Ltd to trial vaccines that don’t need to be kept cold. The partners have been...
Sep 12, 2023


New study could reduce antibiotic use for common skin infection
Southampton researchers are testing a shorter course of antibiotics to treat cellulitis. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection that’s...
Sep 1, 2023


Bright future for clinical research presented on BBC Politics South
Clinical research in Wessex is in good health and there are lots of new ways to take part, Professor Saul Faust has told BBC’s Politics...
Jul 3, 2023


Revolutionary tech in Mars rover could transform disease detection
Southampton researchers are advancing a new technology, already used in space exploration, to search for signs of diseases. The...
Jun 15, 2023


New COVID-19 vaccine study opens in Southampton
A new study is investigating a COVID-19 booster vaccine designed to protect against multiple variants. People are taking part in research...
Jun 15, 2023
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