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World-first trial launched for fridge-free vaccine
An innovative vaccine that doesn’t need to be refrigerated or frozen has entered its first clinical trial. The Stablepharma...
Apr 29


Research rules out blood test to reduce children’s antibiotics
A promising blood test does not reduce the time children in hospital have antibiotics, according to a ground-breaking UK study. Overuse...
Jan 22


Multi-million pound regional centre to unlock cutting-edge treatments
Patients in the south will have greater access to cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials through a new research centre. Working with...
Dec 12, 2024


Weight loss pill shows promising results in first clinical trial
A first trial of an expanding pill has demonstrated the technology’s potential as a weight-loss treatment. The Sirona capsule is designed...
Oct 24, 2024


People over 50 invited to take part in trial of new flu vaccine
Southampton researchers are looking for people to join a trial investigating a new flu vaccine. The Fluent Trial will see if an mRNA...
Oct 10, 2024


Southampton doctor wins lifetime contribution award
Professor Chris Edwards has been praised for his work in autoimmunity at an international congress. He was presented with the AESKU...
Sep 6, 2024


Hope for hundreds as NHS introduces new haemophilia treatment
A ‘life-changing’ gene therapy for patients with haemophilia B is being made available on the NHS. This breakthrough comes after years of...
Sep 6, 2024


Climate chamber research finds bigger breasts sweat less
New findings from a state-of-the-art climate chamber could inform more comfortable sports bras. Southampton researchers found differences...
Sep 6, 2024


‘Transformative’ cystic fibrosis drugs approved following years of research
Thousands of people living with cystic fibrosis can access the latest treatments in England following a new deal. Three modulator drugs...
Sep 6, 2024
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