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...
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Sep 13
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...
Jul 24
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...
May 1
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...
Apr 24
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...
Mar 22
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 1
'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...
Feb 9
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...
Jan 11
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...
Sep 19, 2023
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 12, 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 1, 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...
Jul 3, 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...
Jun 15, 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 13, 2023
Rapid infection tests could boost patient care and flow amid mounting NHS pressures
A pioneering study has found tens of thousands of patient beds could be saved by the NHS every year by using a new rapid test. Patients...
Jun 8, 2023
New research seeks to boost immune system’s ability to kill cancer
Southampton researchers are investigating an immune cell that can fight cancer. They aim to better understand why certain ‘natural killer...
May 31, 2023
UK-wide COVID-19 vaccine study reports long-term third dose booster protection
Third dose COVID-19 booster vaccines offer lasting protection after several months, according to the latest results of a nationwide...
May 22, 2023
Southampton-led study identifies promising acne treatment
New research has found that a drug used to treat high blood pressure could help women with persistent acne. SAFA is the first large-scale...
May 19, 2023
Baby RSV hospitalisations fall by 83 percent in trial
New results from an international study show a treatment could greatly reduce the number of babies admitted to hospital with a common...
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