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Leg amputation caused by arterial disease four times higher in disadvantaged areas

Research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield has revealed leg amputation rates caused by arterial disease are four times as high in the most disadvantaged areas in England.

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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø spinout company awarded £2.3 million to develop breakthrough therapies that address underlying causes of MND

Crucible Therapeutics and ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield secure a £2.3 million Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst award to develop breakthrough siRNA therapies that address underlying causes of Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
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Dr Craig McClain photographing a whale shark off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. Photo by Dr Alistair Dove

New body-size database holds the key to saving marine life

A new tool which catalogues the maximum body size of marine animals is opening the door to a deeper understanding of the ocean’s biodiversity
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Unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever, according to new Unpaid Care Dashboard

Unpaid carers are now providing more hours of care than ever, according to a new interactive digital dashboard, launched by the Centre for Care at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.
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Harvesting the sun twice: Agrivoltaics shows promise for sustainable food, energy and water management in East Africa

Combining solar power production with agriculture can significantly boost crop yields, conserve water and generate low-carbon electricity for areas particularly vulnerable to climate change, a new study has shown.
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New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and John Crane partnership to drive clean energy innovation

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has launched a new partnership with John Crane, a global leader in rotating equipment solutions and energy transition technologies and services.
Professor Timothy O'Farrell in the National 6G Radio Systems Facility at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield engineering professor set to drive development of 6G networks

A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield professor is set to play a key role in developing the next generation of mobile networks - 6G - after being awarded a new Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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MRSA's double defence against antibiotics

Scientists have discovered the mechanism which allows the superbug Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to become highly resistant to antibiotics, paving the way for new approaches to control infectious disease.
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Minimum pricing for tobacco could help to reduce smoking rates in Scotland, new research suggests

New research from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield has assessed the potential effectiveness of minimum pricing policies for tobacco that could help reduce smoking rates and improve health in Scotland.