Researchers are developing a cancer vaccine to combat Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a contagious cancer killing Tasmanian devils. The vaccine aims to save the species by targeting proteins unique to the tumour cells, with hopes for eventual release into the wild.
A new study found that marine species with wide-ranging habitats and high adult mobility are best able to adapt to warmer waters, with fish exhibiting the largest range shifts. Meanwhile, small-ranged species are in increased jeopardy as oceans continue to warm.
A new study found that UK investment in pneumonia research was less than £43.08 per death, despite rising substantially since 2010. Total funding for pneumonia between 2011-2013 exceeded total investment across the previous 14 years for tuberculosis and influenza.
A new study found that over 750 popular music songs reference weather, with a range of emotions conveyed through multiple weather types in some songs. Popular artists like Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney have written or sung about weather-related topics.
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton has been awarded a British Council Newton Fund grant to support groundbreaking research on infectious diseases in Malaysia. The project aims to develop vaccines and improve public health capacity, with potential benefits for the country's Ministry of Health.
The OpenDreamKit project will develop software for mathematical tools and virtual computing environments, making research data exploration and collaboration more efficient. The four-year project brings together 15 partners from across Europe to create open source software that can be used by researchers worldwide.
Researchers discovered a link between heart disease and lower bone mineral density, with women more affected. The study suggests that heart disease may weaken bones, increasing risk of fractures.
Researchers from the University of Southampton and international partners discovered glowing corals with a range of fluorescent colours in deep waters of the Red Sea. The team hopes that these pigments could be developed into new imaging tools for medical applications.
The first species of Yeti Crab, Kiwa tyleri, has been discovered in the East Scotia Ridge hydrothermal vents of Antarctica. This unique crab thrives in high densities at extremely low temperatures and relies on bacteria for nutrition.
A new drug discovery project, funded by a £3m Dementia Consortium, aims to target brain inflammation in Alzheimer's disease. The project will explore novel therapeutics to dampen the inflammatory response, which is believed to contribute to the disease's damage.
Genomics holds key to understanding ecological and evolutionary processes as Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technique is underutilised in invasion biology. NGS can transform our understanding of why non-native species adapt and thrive in new environments.
Researchers at University of Southampton develop translation dictionary for otoliths, allowing them to decode chemical signals about fish migrations. The study also reveals that sex can interfere with these signals, providing new insights into the biology and private lives of fish.
Triassic dinosaurs failed to populate the tropics due to a highly unpredictable hot and dry climate, with extreme wildfires and elevated CO2 levels, making vegetation scarce. This study sheds light on the interplay between climate change and ecosystem evolution at low latitudes, providing new insights into the rise of dinosaurs.
Archaeologists have found evidence of a prehistoric gold trade route between the south-west of the UK and Ireland dating back to the early Bronze Age. The study reveals that gold was imported from Cornwall rather than produced locally, suggesting that it was traded for other valuable goods.
Researchers found that coral adaptation to high salinity levels in the southern Persian/Arabian Gulf may prevent them from escaping their fate through global warming. Corals lose their exceptional heat stress tolerance when adapting to normal salinity levels.
Researchers from the University of Southampton have identified how the AH2 peptide remodels lipid membranes to form the membranous web, a structure essential for HCV replication. This discovery provides an important lead on how to develop therapeutic drugs to combat Hepatitis C virus
A 1500-year-old male skeleton from Great Chesterford in Essex, England, has been confirmed to have had leprosy through DNA testing and biomarkers. The leprosy strain originated from southern Scandinavia and dates back to the 5th or 6th centuries AD.
A recent review of combined diet and exercise training trials found that the effects differ across studies, suggesting more research is needed to determine their benefits for older people. Exercise training and diet supplementation have been shown to be effective in preventing muscle loss, but little is known about their combined effects.
Research from the University of Southampton reveals that male HIV patients in rural South Africa reach low immunity levels required for antiretroviral treatment in less than a year, while women take up to three years. The study suggests that nutritional status and use of supplements may contribute to faster disease progression.
A new database of coastal flooding in the UK has been launched, providing crucial information to prevent future flooding events. The 'SurgeWatch' database contains data on 96 large storms and their impact on UK coastlines.
A new study led by University of Southampton researchers suggests that ocean acidification may not have caused the mass extinction of ammonites and other planktonic calcifiers. The research found that the asteroid impact was the primary cause of the extinctions, but not due to ocean acidification levels being too weak.
Researchers found that locating an object by listening to echoes requires good high-pitch hearing in both ears. The study's results suggest that individuals with high-frequency hearing loss or single-sided deafness would struggle to use this method, highlighting the need for bilateral hearing aids in some cases.
Debris from the US DMSP F13 satellite explosion poses a threat to other spacecraft with orbits different from its own. A new technique called CiELO was developed to assess collision risks from small-sized debris, revealing a peak in risk at altitudes just below the explosion location.
Research from the University of Southampton found that South African women under 26 years old with more equitable gender views were more likely to have used a condom. This suggests that communication between partners and addressing gender norms are crucial for safer sex, particularly among HIV-positive young women.
The EU Active Ageing Index shows a nearly two-point increase overall, but Greece and Latvia fall behind. Countries like Sweden, Denmark, and the UK have done well across all four active ageing areas.
A new study published in the journal Bone found a strong link between lean muscle mass and healthy bone development in children aged six and seven. The research, led by Dr Rebecca Moon, suggests that higher muscle mass is associated with larger, denser bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis.
Scientists at the University of Southampton have developed a drug that can reverse resistance to immunotherapy in certain leukaemias and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. The new antibody, BI-1206, works by binding to a molecule called FcγRIIB and enhancing cancer killing, promising improved treatment outcomes for patients with blood cancers.
Researchers identified mission-critical auditory tasks, prioritizing sounds like 'Medic!', grid references and commands. A new hearing test will assess auditory fitness-for-duty in combat situations.
Research found oxygen-depleted conditions and hydrogen sulfide poisoning in the Panthalassic Ocean during the end-Triassic mass extinction. The study provides direct evidence of anoxic and euxinic conditions affecting food chains, highlighting the potential consequences of rising CO2 levels on marine ecosystems.
A study predicts a rise in measles cases by 100,000 across West Africa due to Ebola-related health system disruptions, resulting in an additional 5,000 measles deaths. The research highlights the need for aggressive regional vaccination programs to counteract the steep downturn in immunization rates.
A study published in Evolution and Human Behaviour found that women are more attracted to war heroes than regular soldiers or men who display heroic traits in other fields. The researchers also discovered that heroism in combat increases women's levels of sexual attraction towards male soldiers, but not in disaster zones.
Researchers have developed speciality glass optical fibres that can mimic the brain's neural networks and synapses, enabling faster signal transmission speeds and lower power consumption. This breakthrough could pave the way for scalable brain-like computing systems.
Scientists at the University of Southampton found that ocean tides have increased by 1-2 mm per year globally, with some sites experiencing changes comparable to global mean sea level rise. This has significant implications for energy extraction, coastal flooding and erosion, navigation and sediment movement.
Male and female Hoff crabs lead separate lives at volcanic vents due to conflicting demands of feeding and raising young. Females migrate from warm mineral-rich fluids to cold waters with fewer predators for their offspring's early development.
A study found that only three populations of emperor penguins may have survived the last ice age, with the Ross Sea being a likely refuge for one population. Genetic diversity analysis suggests that conditions were too extreme for large populations to survive during the last ice age.
A new species of algae has been found in reef corals of the Persian Gulf, enabling them to survive in extremely high temperatures. This discovery provides hope for coral reefs to adapt to climate change, but also highlights other threats such as pollution and nutrient enrichment.
New research warns that IPCC sea-level rise scenarios are often incomplete and inappropriate for managing high-risk coastal areas. The scenarios exclude potential extreme rises, which are crucial for policy processes like climate insurance policies and adaptation funding allocations.
Researchers from University of Southampton develop new automated method for classifying hundreds of miles of the deep sea floor, creating broad-scale maps to estimate biodiversity hotspots. The maps cover approximately 125 miles across, using information on topography and sediment type to identify distinct 'geomorphological terrains'.
A new study found that experiencing financial difficulties at university may increase the risk of female students developing an eating disorder. The study also found a 'vicious cycle' where negative attitudes towards food and eating can lead to short-term financial difficulties, further exacerbating negative eating attitudes.
A large-scale study by University of Southampton researchers has found that the agricultural development of a region in eastern China is ecologically unsustainable, with losses of ecosystem services and declining water quality. The study suggests that economic development has created a trade-off between gains in agricultural productivi...
Research by University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust found no long-term effect of higher fees on mental health. Students paying lower fees showed greater symptoms of alcohol dependence, possibly due to higher disposable income.
A study published in Nature shows that a release of carbon dioxide from the deep Southern Ocean helped bring an end to the last Ice Age. The finding provides insight into how oceanic carbon storage affects climate change.
The octopus-inspired robot can accelerate up to ten body lengths in less than a second, surpassing the performance of traditional underwater vehicles. Its unique design allows it to use water to propel itself, resulting in 53% energy efficiency.
Research team from University of Southampton found that atmospheric CO2 levels during the Pliocene era matched recent years, supporting recent climate change predictions. The study estimates climate sensitivity and reveals differences in climate response between warmer and colder periods.
A new study suggests that a child's early environment, including maternal factors during pregnancy and breastfeeding duration, can predict their chance of becoming obese later in life. The research found that children with four or five identified risk factors were 3.99 times more likely to be overweight or obese at age four.
Researchers have found that corals use multiple identical copies of a gene to control pigment production, leading to dramatic differences in color among individuals. This genetic strategy helps corals survive in stressful environments and extends their distribution range along light gradients of coral reefs.
Researchers at the University of Southampton have proposed a new fundamental particle that could explain why Dark Matter remains undetected. The particle interacts strongly with normal matter, making it a promising candidate for detection in space experiments.
A new study found that teenagers with brothers and sisters who display no symptoms of antisocial behavior also struggle to recognize certain emotions. This impaired emotion recognition may be a factor contributing to the increased risk of developing conduct disorder in these individuals.
Researchers from the University of Southampton have developed a new technique for generating more powerful and efficient pulsed lasers. The technique uses coherent combination of multiple semiconductor lasers, allowing for complex pulse waveforms with user flexibility.
A study from the University of Southampton found that corporate philanthropy increases workers' productivity by up to 30% when tied to their job performance. When workers can choose how much of their pay to donate, it improves performance by an average of 13%, rising to 26% in those who were initially less productive.