A new ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine trialled at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) could protect against viruses yet to emerge. Experts say this could potentially save millions of lives and avoid costly lockdowns. The study took place at the NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility (CRF) and the NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility. It was sponsored by UHS. Creating a 'super antigen' The vaccine was developed by a team at the University of Cambridge and spin-out company...

Researchers have worked out how girls’ sweating patterns change as they grow, showing age 14 is a critical turning point. A team from the University of Southampton measured girls’ sweating habits across different age groups. Their findings can inform better sportswear designs for teenagers, and be used to encourage more teenage girls to take part in sport. The study is the first to establish how sweating changes across the body as girls mature. It pinpoints age 14 as the point at which...

A retired builder says he hopes taking part in a clinical trial at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) could help find a treatment for others living with his rare neurological condition. David Booth was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) three years ago. It is a rare and incurable condition that affects around 3,000 people in the UK. He was the first person in the UK to join an international clinical trial. The treatment being tested could potentially slow PSP’s...