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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.
Image of treptococcus pyogenes Zn-Macro under a microscope
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.
Lab scene

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.

Auditory physiology

Scientists awarded funding to investigate causes of age-related hearing loss

A newly funded study could lead to a better understanding of why people lose their hearing with age and has the potential to help develop new therapies to prevent or repair age-related hearing loss.
Laura Smith-Brown, University Library, Dr Andrew Fenton, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Dr Frank Ryan, Dr Paul Collini, Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease and Professor Simon Foster, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

Archive capturing the stories of pioneering medical scientists is donated to the University of Sheffield

The collection, assembled and donated by Sheffield Medical School alumnus, emeritus consultant physician and Honorary Sheffield Medical School Senior Lecturer, Dr Frank Ryan, paints a very real account of early drug discovery.
Snail on a plant

Sheffield scientists discover how a snail’s genome aids evolution and adaptation to similar environments in different places

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered that the same parts of a snail’s genome are involved in their evolution and adaptation to similar environments in different places.
Zebra finch on branch: Credit, Dr Nicola Hemmings

Female birds able to ‘quality control’ sperm to influence the paternity of offspring

Researchers have discovered a feature of female birds’ reproductive systems that potentially allows them to select sperm and influence who fathers their chicks.

Zebra Finch on a tree branch

New research reveals evolutionary insights into the early development of songbirds

An international team including researchers from the University of Sheffield has unravelled the evolutionary history of the germline-restricted chromosome (GRC), bringing new evolutionary insights into the early development of songbirds.