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Rapid method shown to detect infection in cystic fibrosis
Southampton researchers have demonstrated a quick and accurate method to diagnose bacterial infections. The technique has the potential...
May 3, 2022
New COVID-19 drug from ACCORD trial boosts hospital patients’ recovery
The drug bemcentinib could help to further improve the care COVID-19 patients receive in hospital, a sub-study of the Southampton-led...
Apr 29, 2022
Lung disease survival could be predicted from size of swollen glands
Southampton researchers have found a new way to estimate how long someone with a progressive lung disease have left to live. A study led...
Apr 28, 2022
Skulls stay strong despite worse diets
Southampton researchers have shown that skulls keep their strength even when other bones become weaker. They found that while poorer...
Apr 28, 2022
New insight opens path to tackle chronic lung disease
Southampton researchers have given new insight into the mechanisms of a chronic, progressive lung disease. The understanding could help...
Mar 31, 2022
Southampton researchers awarded international prizes
Professor Elaine Dennison has been awarded the IOF Olof Johnell Science Award by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). The...
Mar 30, 2022
Irregular periods linked with fatty liver disease
Women with irregular periods may have a greater risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). An international study,...
Mar 29, 2022
TB studied in 3D to learn how it develops
Southampton researchers are building understanding of tuberculosis (TB) by studying it in droplets – much like frogspawn. Southampton...
Mar 24, 2022
Southampton leads new network to increase research on joints, bones and muscles
Researchers across the UK are uniting to deliver a step change in musculoskeletal research that will help people live well for longer....
Mar 23, 2022
New partnership forged to shape UK policy and reduce hip fractures
A new collaboration led by Southampton researchers is aiming to change national policy and practice to routinely assess risk of fractures...
Mar 15, 2022
Southampton to lead new national research network
Southampton researchers will lead one of several new national research networks helping tackle challenges in ageing. The MyAge network...
Mar 11, 2022
Placenta plays active part in transferring vitamin D to foetus during pregnancy
A study led by Southampton researchers has shed new light on the role of the placenta in managing the relationships between maternal...
Mar 10, 2022
Southampton personal respirator approved for use beyond pandemic
Protective personal respirator hoods developed in Southampton have received UK approval for use beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. The PeRSo...
Mar 7, 2022
Chlamydia research brings new insight to tackle bacteria
Southampton researchers have made a breakthrough in Chlamydia genetics. The findings overcome a significant challenge in the field and...
Mar 4, 2022
Professor Mike Grocott named a senior leader in UK critical care research
Professor Mike Grocott, Director Designate of Southampton NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), has once again been recognised as one of...
Mar 3, 2022
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