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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Scientists’ discovery could stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks

Scientists have discovered how two types of toxic amyloid-beta particles form as brain plaques develop, which could pave the way for earlier treatment of the devastating disease.
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Manosphere, tobacco and gambling are driving avoidable harm and premature deaths among men, studies find

Men experience poorer health and die younger than women in most parts of the world
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Drug discovery by Sheffield scientists joins world's largest trial of Parkinson's treatments

Sheffield researchers discovered that an existing liver drug could potentially slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease
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Are Counter-Strike players better at decision-making? Study reveals faster brain processing in expert gamers

Expert Counter-Strike players could make ideal candidates for fast-paced emergency service response jobs requiring split-second decision making, according to a new University of Sheffield study aiming to debunk myths about video games.
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Arthritis drugs could be repurposed to help prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone

Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research from the University of Sheffield suggests.