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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 University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca, could make it easier to design proteins needed for new treatments.
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University 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 University of Sheffield.

SOC Professor Sue Yeandle

University of Sheffield Professor honoured by King in Birthday Honours

University of Sheffield Professor, Sue Yeandle, has been appointed OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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Replacing plastics with alternatives is worse for greenhouse gas emissions in most cases, study finds

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
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Pint of Science festival is brewing ahead of Sheffield return

The world’s largest festival of public science is set to return to Sheffield next month (Monday 13 May - Wednesday 15 May), with scientists from the University of Sheffield taking to the city’s pubs and venues to share their scientific discoveries.
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NICE urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients

Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high-risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatement.

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Worrying regional disparities found in lower limb amputation caused by arterial disease

A new study, led by researchers from the University of Sheffield and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), highlights the urgent need to improve care and prevention strategies, especially for people with diabetes.

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Public health expert recognised for obesity research

Dr Laura Gray from the University of Sheffield’s School of Medicine and Population Health has been recognised with a prestigious European award for research supporting groundbreaking enhancements in tackling obesity.