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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.

ISSCR public service award winners 2024

Prestigious international award for Emeritus Professor

Peter Andrews, Emeritus Professor, from the School of Biosciences, has been jointly awarded the International Society for Stem Cell Research’s 2024 Public Service award.
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World's largest database of weeds lets scientists peer into the past, and future, of global agriculture

A new database of weeds can help scientists understand how traditional agricultural systems were managed throughout history and how global trends like the climate crisis could affect the resilience of our modern day food systems.
Breast Cancer Cells

Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel

Energy starved breast cancer cells ingest and consume their surroundings to overcome starvation, a new study has found.
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Biologists uncover the secrets of evolutionary change

Significant evolutionary changes happen gradually as opposed to in dramatic ‘monster’ steps, biologists have discovered, answering the long-debated question as to how innovations like flight, vision, and the bearing of live offspring came to be.
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Researchers from the School of Biosciences awarded a share of £12m to pursue pioneering research

Researchers from the School of Biosciences are among 62 from across the UK who have been awarded a share of £12 million to pursue visionary bioscience research.