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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.

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Scientists discover C4 photosynthesis boosts growth by altering size and structure of plant leaves and roots

C4 plants grow ‘cheaper’ leaves which allows them to produce 50 per cent more roots than C3 species