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'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


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 13, 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...
Jun 8, 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 31, 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 22, 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...
May 19, 2023


Rapid test team raise £2M to help patients get the right antibiotic faster
Southampton researchers have created a potentially life-saving test that can quickly find out which antibiotics will and won’t work for...
Mar 13, 2023


Southampton professor receives OBE at Buckingham Palace
Professor Saul Faust has received his OBE for COVID-19 vaccine research. He was presented the honour by the Prince of Wales last week in...
Mar 3, 2023


Funding boost for biofilms research and innovation
Southampton researchers are set to benefit from further funding for world-class biofilms research and innovation. The Biotechnology and...
Nov 30, 2022


Parents urged to support new research tackling RSV infections in babies
Parents in the Southampton area are being urged to support a new respiratory virus study. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is one of the...
Nov 11, 2022


‘Good’ bacteria could offer protection in new meningitis vaccine
Southampton researchers are using a protective bacteria that naturally lives in our nose to develop a new meningitis vaccine. Dr Adam...
Oct 21, 2022


New study to support pneumonia vaccines in Thailand
Southampton researchers have formed a new partnership with scientists in Thailand. Together, they aim to lay the groundwork for the...
Oct 17, 2022
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