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Combating antibiotic resistance

by Natasha Nater | Apr 30, 2024 | Research in Focus

Combating antibiotic resistance Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. They are becoming less effective due to overuse in recent years. NBIC Research Fellow, Dr Callum Highmore, and researchers at the NIHR Southampton Biomedical...

Raman Against Respiratory Infection

by Natasha Nater | Nov 17, 2023 | Case Studies

Raman Against Respiratory Infection Diagnosing a bacterial infection and determining the best treatment for it is typically a slow process, taking days, while successful clinical outcomes often depend on rapid prescription with effective antibiotics. This promotes the...

Using Synthetic Materials to Model Marine Biofilms

by Natasha Nater | Nov 17, 2023 | Case Studies

Using Synthetic Materials to Model Marine Biofilms Marine biofilms can cause up to an 11% increase in ship shaft power which has environmental and economic consequences. As biofilms are heterogeneous and adaptable, rigid models are often used as a benchmark for...

Southampton Collaboration with Local Shipping Company to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Marine Biofouling

by Natasha Nater | Oct 30, 2023 | Noticeboard News

Southampton Collaboration with Local Shipping Company to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Marine Biofouling The University of Southampton is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Carisbrooke Shipping Limited, a company that owns and operates cargo vessels...