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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
Professor Oliver Bandmann

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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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
In Sheffield, 72-year-old Polly is sharing her experience to support the development of the EPIC-GB clinical trials after her sister, Sue, sadly died from brain cancer aged 69
In Sheffield, 72-year-old Polly is sharing her experience to support the development of the EPIC-GB clinical trials after her sister, Sue, sadly died from brain cancer aged 69

New life-giving brain cancer clinical trials to be offered to people in Sheffield

New ground-breaking clinical trials designed to improve survival and quality of life will be available in Sheffield for people with glioblastoma, the most common type of brain cancer
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University of Sheffield spin-out secures investment to develop first-in-class antibiotic

A new class of antibiotics which target highly drug-resistant bacterial infections could be one step closer after a Sheffield drug discovery spin-out company secured a major investment to tackle one of the world’s biggest health threats.
Scientists have unlocked a crucial part of the mystery as to how our DNA can replicate and repair itself – something which is essential for all life forms.

The truth is out there: scientists unlock X-Files DNA mystery

Scientists have unlocked a crucial part of the mystery as to how our DNA can replicate and repair itself – something which is essential for all life forms.