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Apr 12, 2024
Three generations take part in decades-spanning asthma and allergy research
Families on the Isle of Wight have been taking part in a ground-breaking research project for over 34 years. Researchers in Southampton...


Apr 9, 2024
New collaboration launched to find treatments of the future
Southampton researchers have launched a new collaboration to speed up progress in 3D cell modelling. The models they develop will be used...


Apr 8, 2024
Raising Voices in Research shows ‘we can all make a difference’
Charities and partners across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are helping more local people take part in research. They marked successes...


Mar 26, 2024
Muscle monitoring space tech could help hospital patients
Southampton researchers are investigating if a handheld device used to track astronauts’ muscle health could soon also benefit patients....


Mar 22, 2024
Substance in coffee may improve muscle health in older age
New research suggests a molecule naturally found in coffee and fenugreek could potentially help slow age-related muscle loss. Southampton...

Mar 22, 2024
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 20, 2024
Southampton professors named as senior leaders in UK research
Four Southampton professors have been recognised as outstanding research leaders by the National Institute for Health and Care Research...

Mar 20, 2024
Urgent action needed to combat childhood trauma, report warns
Experts are calling for a population-wide strategy to reduce damaging childhood experiences. Southampton’s Professor Keith Godfrey has...


Mar 12, 2024
Southampton nutrition scientist receives award at the Houses of Parliament
Dr Helena Fisk has been honoured with The Nutrition Society STEM4Britain Award. The award recognises scientific excellence at an early...


Mar 6, 2024
Lung condition app takes step towards use across NHS
An exercise app for a common lung condition that was developed by Southampton researchers has been recommended for use in the UK. The...


Mar 6, 2024
Teens premiere short films to inspire young people into research
Young researchers took centre stage at a glittering film premiere and awards ceremony. The LifeLab celebration lit up the Winchester...


Mar 1, 2024
'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 26, 2024
Chronic kidney disease paper selected by journal as Editor’s Choice
Southampton researchers have been highlighted for studying the energy needs of children with kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD)...


Feb 23, 2024
COVID-19 drugs could treat other lung conditions
Southampton researchers are investigating if promising COVID-19 treatments can help other hospital patients and ease NHS winter...


Feb 16, 2024
New analysis of vast genomes project finds ‘missed’ diagnoses
Southampton researchers have developed a new scoring system that could help give more patients with rare diseases a diagnosis. The...
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