Posting about biology, chemistry, physics, maths and psychology from @sheffielduni. Hobbies include space, sustainability, neuroscience and nanotechnology.
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Machine learning to help improve engagement in gambling addiction treatment - Prof Matt Field will lead a major research project to look at the factors underlying dropout in gambling addiction services. sheffield.ac.uk/psychology/n…
Astrophysics meets snooker: experts partner with Sheffield firm to pioneer the sport’s future
Researchers are collaborating with a Sheffield company at the heart of snooker’s modern evolution to develop next generation equipment. sheffield.ac.uk/news/astroph…
New advanced techniques to study magnetic white dwarf evolution- Why do some white dwarfs have a magnetic field while others don’t? A new research project aims to understand this mystery of the universe. @STFC_Matters sheffield.ac.uk/mps/news/new…
£9 million investment fuels groundbreaking bioscience research
Dr Alex Williams and Dr Jess Dunn have been awarded prestigious Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) Fellowships. @BBSRC
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Stem cell therapy's promise threatened by genetic risks:
An international workshop of scientists, regulators, and industry experts led by Prof Ivana Barbaric convened to address the risks of genetic mutations in stem cell therapy sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
Scientists identify key protein driving ovarian cancer spread- A new study has identified the protein ADAMTS5 as playing a crucial role in the spread of ovarian cancer cells, offering a potential new target for future treatments @ERainero_lab sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
Fighting bacteria with viruses- New insights into a ‘friendly virus’ that could pave the way for cutting edge treatments for the potentially fatal superbug C.diff have been uncovered @sheffielduni published @LSAjournal sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
New insights into plant defence and adaptation:
A new review has shed light on how plants produce specialised chemical compounds crucial for their survival. sheffield.ac.uk/biosciences/…
Black holes: not endings, but beginnings?
Our understanding of black holes, time & the mysterious dark energy that dominates the universe could be revolutionised, as new research helps unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. @sheffielduni sheffield.ac.uk/news/black-h…
Tackling plastic pollution - A new research project led by @AmdurskyLab is tackling the environmental challenges posed by traditional plastics in agriculture by developing sustainable films from waste materials sheffield.ac.uk/mps/news/tac… @sheffielduni
