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AI research paper wins inflammatory bowel disease award
Southampton researchers have been recognised for studying the use of machine learning for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is the...
Feb 10, 2023


Extra vitamin D during pregnancy may increase chance of a 'natural' birth
Women who take extra vitamin D during their pregnancy are more likely to have a 'natural' delivery, according to new research. 'Natural'...
Feb 6, 2023


Widely available antibiotic found to prevent COVID-19 patients needing intensive care
An international study co-led by Southampton’s Professor Ratko Djukanovic has shown that a common antibiotic could reduce intensive care...
Feb 1, 2023


Men’s involvement in health and nutrition is key for mums and children
Men being more active in health and nutrition can have long-lasting benefits for their partners and children, new research has shown....
Feb 1, 2023


Cutting-edge COVID-19 trial opens in Southampton
Southampton researchers are trialling a new combination of two COVID-19 treatments. The trial is being run by the Southampton Clinical...
Jan 25, 2023


Nose bacteria insight paves the way for new meningitis vaccine
Southampton researchers have discovered how bacteria that naturally live in some people’s noses may protect them against meningitis. New...
Jan 9, 2023


Southampton experts publish new book
Professors Keith Godfrey and Mark Hanson have co-edited a new book published by Cambridge University Press. Developmental Origins of...
Dec 20, 2022


Lung disease treatment shown to have fewer side effects
A new study has shown the drug rituximab could help treat chronic lung disease in some people with fewer side effects. People with...
Dec 20, 2022


Research reveals underdiagnosed cause of long-term lung condition
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the causes of bronchiectasis. The new research has revealed that an inherited...
Dec 19, 2022


New website helps improve eczema in children and young people
Southampton researchers have developed a new website to help improve eczema in children and young people. Hundreds of families and under...
Dec 15, 2022


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


Obesity-related gut damage may worsen asthma symptoms
Southampton researchers have found an association between gut damage due to weight gain and more severe asthma. The researchers showed...
Nov 23, 2022


Less than half of mums doing enough exercise
New research shows less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of exercise, with those with young children managing to do the...
Nov 18, 2022


Teens recruit squirrels to promote clinical research
Squirrels explore clinical research in new videos by teenagers in Southampton. The ‘In a nutshell’ series explains how to take part in...
Nov 18, 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
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