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The race to ‘Decode ALS’: Sheffield scientists awarded global prize for breakthrough AI drug discovery

The University of Sheffield has been named a winner of the Longitude Prize on ALS, cementing its reputation as a world leader in the fight against Motor Neuron Disease
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Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.
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Thousands expected as Weston Park May Fayre extravaganza returns to Sheffield

A dazzling day of free, family-friendly entertainment is returning to Weston Park to wow the crowds once again, thanks to a partnership between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council.
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One in five low-income families face food insecurity - how ‘food clubs’ offer a vital lifeline

Membership-based food clubs offering heavily discounted groceries and wraparound support are a vital tool in tackling food insecurity, according to the UK’s first large-scale independent study.
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Silencing stress signals could pave the way to a longer life, study reveals

Silencing a major cellular stress signal could be the key to a longer life, according to new University of Sheffield research.
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Later pub hours linked to surge in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and crime

Extending late-night opening hours for pubs and bars can lead to a significant increase in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crime, according to new research involving the University of Sheffield
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University of Sheffield neurologist spearheads national network to find better treatment for Parkinson’s

A clinician scientist from the University of Sheffield will be leading a national team of experts dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with Parkinson’s Disease
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University of Sheffield becomes founding signatory of UK Packaging Pact

The University of Sheffield has become a founding signatory of the UK Packaging Pact, a new ten-year collaborative programme led by WRAP to help transform the UK’s packaging system through coordinated action across multiple sectors
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Teens three times more likely to start with alcohol than no/low alternatives 

Young people aged 16-25 in Great Britain are three times more likely to start drinking alcohol than non- and low-alcohol alternatives, according to new reearch from the University of Sheffield