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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.

Marysia Placzek

'Outstanding and internationally leading' developmental biologist receives national award

Professor of Developmental Neurobiology, Marysia Placzek, has received a prestigious national award for the contribution she has made to her research field.
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The true extent of tropical forest loss from rubber plantations revealed by new research

Two groundbreaking studies by an international team, published in Nature and Conservation Letters, demonstrate that the impact of the global rubber trade on forests has been serially and substantially underestimated.
Dr Alison Wright

University of Sheffield academic awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme prize for evolutionary biology research

Dr Alison Wright, from the University of Sheffield’s School of Biosciences, has been awarded a prestigious £100,000 prize by the Leverhulme Trust to further her promising career in evolutionary biology.
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Discover the wonders of life this November at Biofest 2023

Curious minds are invited to embark on a captivating journey into the world of cutting-edge bioscience research as the University of Sheffield launches BioFest, a unique new festival designed to illuminate the wonders of life.
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Scientists identify evolutionary gateway helping pneumonia bacteria become resistant to antibiotics

An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield.