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Biological sciences

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From global warming to life-threatening infections, our research focuses on today's biggest challenges. Working with industry, public sector and other universities, we see science as a way of achieving real-life benefits.

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Muscle analytics for elite sports

Digital
Future societies and communities
Health and wellbeing
PhD Researcher Dr Devon Lewis is developing a new type of wearable muscle sensor to accelerate injury recovery and performance training in elite sports.

Using copper to fight COVID-19

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
Biological Sciences and Health Sciences are showing how copper can provide a permanent defence against the spread of Coronavirus on surfaces in just one minute.
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Securing food for the future

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
Our researchers are finding ways to provide food security for the future.
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Active Living

The Active Living research group aims to enable lifelong active living through enhancing movement and general health.
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Integrative Molecular Phenotyping Centre

Southampton’s unique in-depth expertise in multi-omic technologies, combined with access to patient cohorts from world-leading collaborative clinical and commercial partners, aims to transform precision medicine across the disease spectrum, from cancer immunology to respiratory conditions.
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Sustainability and Resilience Institute (SRI)

We bring together researchers from across the University to answer one of the most pressing questions of our time: 'How will we choose to manage our planet for ourselves and future generations?'
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Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration

The CHDSCR brings together researchers studying stem cells and development and ways to promote the regeneration of diseased or injured tissues. We aim to provide an environment where excellent scientists can make exciting discoveries for patient benefit.

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Bone and Joint Research Group

We explore new technologies and treatments to promote the repair and regeneration of bones and cartilage.

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Developmental Biology

The Developmental Biology research group's research spans basic processes in reproduction and early development and their relevance to postnatal diseases from cancer to osteoporosis.

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Ecology and Evolution

The Ecology and Evolution research group covers the interactions of species with their environment.

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Microfluidics and Sensors

Microfluidics is the interdisciplinary study of the behaviour, manipulation and application of fluid at the microscale. It underpins the concept of the lab-on-a-chip, where multiple key components and operations are integrated onto one small platform.

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BiOmics

Technological advances have allowed scientists to gather large amounts of data about a vast array of species, organisms and single cells. Our researchers are using mathematical modelling, machine learning and other algorithms to extract information and patters from large data sets to further our understanding of disease.

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Microbiology

We work on topics like patient treatment regimens, catheter design and management, and surgical instrument decontamination.

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Molecular and Cellular Biosciences

We explore how molecular interactions between proteins and small molecules, defined at atomic resolution, govern biochemical output and in turn control cell behaviour.

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Neuroscience

We work on national and global priorities of health and well-being, underpinning research in neuroscience, and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s.

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Plants and Food Security

We study the response of plants to the environment at the molecular, whole plant and ecological levels. This includes interactions with nematodes, insects and microbes.

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