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Investment boost to train the next generation of Biosciences researchers

The University of Sheffield is to play a significant role in training the Biosciences researchers of the future through several new doctoral training initiatives.
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Active site of Streptococcus pyogenes Zn-Macro (purple molecule) in complex with ADP-ribose (multi-coloured molecule) and the active site zinc ion (brown sphere)

Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defence, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how certain pathogens defend themselves against the host's immune system.
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University to revolutionise biomolecule research with new mass photometry technology

A team of 36 researchers and technicians from across the University, led by the Centre for Single Molecule Biology, has been awarded £305,000 in the recently announced BBSRC ALERT 2024 program.

Inner ear

Unlocking the human inner ear for new therapies to improve hearing loss and deafness

An international team of scientists and surgeon has discovered a secure clinical pathway to the inner ear, which will enable the application of a range of regenerative therapies to restore hearing.
Finding practical solutions to climate challenges

A Sheffield Made sustainable future

The eyes of the world will be on Sharm el-Sheikh over the course of COP27, but finding practical solutions to global food, energy and climate challenges creating a sustainable future for everyone is the future, and it will be Sheffield Made.
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Sheffield healthcare researchers awarded £12 million to accelerate scientific discoveries into new medical treatments

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has received a £12 million funding boost.
Savanna

Trees could be key protagonist for forest–grassland transitions

A study investigating the transition from forests to savannas and vice versa has found trees could be the key protagonists.
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Breaks in ‘junk’ DNA give scientists new insight into neurological disorders

‘Junk’ DNA could unlock new treatments for neurological disorders as scientists discover how its breaks and repairs affect our protection against neurological disease.