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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.

Members of the Ala Archa Glacier Expedition looking across the glacier

Undergraduate students investigate never-before studied glacier

Five students from the University of Sheffield spent 31 days in the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan, central Asia, completing a once in a lifetime research expedition, investigating a never-before studied glacier.
Cells

New compound could help treat ovarian cancer

Cancer is less likely to become resistant to the compound than standard chemotherapy
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How our plants have turned into thieves to survive

Scientists have discovered that grasses are able to short cut evolution by taking genes from their neighbours.
Nerve neurons

Connecting Neural Networks: Nervous-System-on-Chip Technology

The groups of Anestis Tsakiridis and Peter Andrews (Centre for Stem Cell Biology, Biomedical Science Department) are part of a network of 7 partner universities that has been awarded an EU grant of almost €7 million.
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What can I do with a molecular biosciences degree?

Molecular bioscientists have jobs that make key contributions to important fields like medicine and biotechnology