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An illustration of protein molecules. Credit: Getty

AI could accelerate protein engineering – key for developing new medicines

An AI approach developed by researchers from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield spinout company set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing

A pioneering new software company that is set to revolutionise advanced manufacturing, has been spun-out of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Wildlife trade drives declines of over 60% in species abundance, according to new research

International wildlife trade is causing declines of over 60 per cent in the abundance of species but there is little research on the impacts of this severe threat to global wildlife, according to researchers.

Genetic testing

New study suggests genetic testing could be appropriate for all motor neurone disease patients

Research from the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) suggests that routine genetic testing may be appropriate for all MND patients and could impact disease subclassification and clinical care.
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Engaging farmers and landowners is key to delivering on the UK’s biodiversity targets, say experts

Dr Ruth Little warned a Parliamentary committee that the planned Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme needs to engage farmers and landowners to best maintain the UK's biodiversity.
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Research trial of ‘smart’ hand sanitisers to help hand hygiene in offices

'Smart' hand sanitisers that can provide data on workplace hand hygiene are being trialled across the country, as part of research into how best to engage people with the latest Covid-19 workplace hand hygiene guidance.
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New approach to creating Alzheimer’s drugs helps identify two potential treatment leads

Scientists at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Sheffield have developed a new approach to creating drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease which has identified two potential new therapies.