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Southampton leads international research exchange to help patients with anxiety disorders
7 February 2012
Researchers from the University of Southampton are leading an international research exchange that aims to develop a greater understanding of anxiety disorders and develop more effective treatments for patients.
Southampton research shows early bone growth linked to bone density in later life
2 February 2012
Researchers from the University of Southampton, in collaboration with a research group in Delhi, India, have shown that growth in early childhood can affect bone density in adult life, which could lead to an increased risk of developing bone diseases like osteoporosis.
31 January 2012
Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu.
Southampton researchers play key role in Alzheimer's Research UK report
27 January 2012
Researchers from the University of Southampton have made a major contribution to a report calling on the government to investment more in dementia and Alzheimer research.
The strategy needs to change if we are to win the war against obesity
24 January 2012
A University of Southampton professor is urging a different approach in tackling obesity following research which found a mother’s nutrition before and during pregnancy can strongly influence her child’s risk of becoming overweight many years later.
Internet could help nurses treat obesity
11 January 2012
Nurses and patients could be given more support to reduce the amount of obesity in today’s society through internet-based resources, according to research at the University of Southampton.
7 December 2011
Patients who have undergone knee or hip replacement surgery could potentially double the life of their implant by taking readily available osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates.
Aspirin cuts cancer rates in people with hereditary risk by more than half
28 October 2011
Research has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent.
Breakthrough in the study of chlamydia genetics
12 October 2011
A breakthrough in the study of chlamydia genetics could open the way to new treatments and the development of a vaccine for this sexually transmitted disease.
Medical students can take education in Europe
11 October 2011
Medical students will be able to undertake a major part of their education in Europe for the first time in the UK, in an innovative new programme announced today (Tuesday, 11 October 2011) by the University of Southampton.
Leading scientist Lord Robert Winston visits two innovative projects coming to life in Southampton
21 September 2011
The renowned fertility scientist, author and television presenter Professor Lord Robert Winston is visiting the University of Southampton tomorrow (Thursday, 22 September 2011) to see an internationally-recognised children's health project in action and to officially open a new global research institute.
Stem cell breakthrough heralds new era of therapy development
18 July 2011
Scientists from the universities of Southampton and Glasgow have uncovered a new method for culturing adult stem cells which could lead to the creation of revolutionary stem cell therapies for conditions such as arthritis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Southampton scientists begin £100k study into new Alzheimer’s treatment
24 May 2011
Scientists in Southampton are investigating whether a diabetes drug could help treat Alzheimer’s disease, thanks to a £99,221 grant from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity.
19 April 2011
Scientists have discovered that a mother's nutrition during pregnancy can strongly influence her child's risk of obesity many years later.
Southampton heart experts' £3.8 million grant to study hi-tech remote monitoring
31 March 2011
Heart experts in Southampton have received a £3.8 million grant to launch the first major study of remote monitoring technology.
Funding boost for University of Southampton breast cancer research this Mother’s Day
30 March 2011
A cutting-edge breast cancer research project based at the University of Southampton has received a £22,500 contribution from Hallmark Cards as part of its annual Cards for a CureTM campaign for Mother's Day 2011.
Health Secretary opens new clinical research centre in Southampton
24 March 2011
Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley MP, officially opened a new state-of-the-art medical research centre in Southampton today.
Professor Paul Townsend's inaugural lecture - 16 March 2011
28 February 2011
Professor Paul Townsend, Professor of Molecular Cell Biology and Deputy Director of Cancer Sciences in the School of Medicine presents: ‘Cancer to cardioprotection: Hearts and flowers & death and stats'.
Brain function linked to birth size in groundbreaking new study
18 February 2011
Scientists have discovered the first evidence linking brain function variations between the left and right sides of the brain to size at birth and the weight of the placenta. The finding could shed new light on the causes of mental health problems in later life.
Professor Sir Donald Acheson Festschrift
14 February 2011
Colleagues and friends of the late Professor Sir Donald Acheson, former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, met to celebrate his contribution to science and the University. Professor Acheson was the first Dean, founding Director of the Medical Research Council's Environmental Epidemiology Unit and was also the UK's Chief Medical Officer for eight years. He passed away on 10 January 2010 at the age of 83.