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Research funding boost delivers cutting-edge technologies to Wessex
New equipment and technologies will increase health research across the region, following a major funding boost. Over £1.7m is being...
Jun 30, 2023


New study investigates link between father’s weight and Alzheimer’s risk
Southampton researchers are exploring how a father’s obesity may impact their children’s risk of dementia. The national study is funded...
Jun 28, 2023


Southampton leads £31m vision to build trust in AI
Southampton researchers will lead a major international project to help develop responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI)....
Jun 26, 2023


New study could unlock better asthma treatments
Southampton researchers are investigating a new drug that could help people with asthma. The drug targets a gene that makes people more...
Jun 23, 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


Southampton team evaluates young people’s health in South Africa
Southampton researchers have launched a new project in South Africa. The research will assess young people’s physical and mental health....
Jun 14, 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


Southampton experts urge PM to tell party not to discredit science on toxic air
Two leading Southampton researchers have signed a letter asking the Prime Minister to tell his colleagues to stop discrediting facts...
Jun 12, 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


Small percentage of cancer research funding goes on treatment, study finds
New research has revealed that only a small percentage of cancer funding is invested in primary treatments. Cancer is one of the world’s...
Jun 8, 2023


Obesity in later life may cause our muscles to age faster
New research has shown genes linked with a longer life are less active in the muscles of older men who are overweight or living with...
Jun 7, 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


Government health failures leave new parents unprepared, report warns
Southampton researchers have joined calls for national policies to improve health before pregnancy. Experts say expectant mothers and...
May 26, 2023


LifeLab supports young people in South Africa
Southampton’s LifeLab programme is being rolled out across the world to inspire healthier life choices. The programme gives young people...
May 24, 2023
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