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University of Sheffield researchers develop quicker, more accurate Covid test

University of Sheffield scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost Covid-19 test.
Table with 3D pens to explore DNA structure

Understanding DNA breaks and repair

Hannah Crane and Arwa Abugable from the School of Biosciences at the University of Sheffield explore the effects of damaging and repairing DNA.
soil degradation the conversation

Why the fate of our planet’s environment depends on the state of its soil

Professor Duncan Cameron discusses the importance of soil health for both the climate and agriculture, with the need to feed a growing population in the Conversation.

ISS to ISF: how researchers are developing new growing technologies for zero gravity

A team of researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Institute for Sustainable Food has developed a new hydroponic cabinet that uses a polymer foam to grow plants.
microscope image of MRSA bacteria

Scientists make breakthrough in understanding how penicillin works

The mechanism which allows β-lactam antibiotics, including penicillin, to kill MRSA has been revealed for the first time.