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A glowing digital representation of a DNA double helix structure, composed of particles and light effects, symbolizing genetics, biotechnology, and molecular science.

DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges, study finds

A mystery surrounding why powerful gene-editing technology that has driven major advances in medicine over the past decade can sometimes make mistakes, has been solved with the help of scientists from the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Landmark report reveals priorities for South Yorkshire’s net-zero future

Over 600,000 homes across the region require energy-efficiency retrofits to meet the government's 2050 net-zero target, a landmark report on the future of sustainability in South Yorkshire has found.
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±¬ÁÏTV to lead £12.5m national centre for next-generation semiconductor systems

±¬ÁÏTV is leading a new £12.5 million national research centre to strengthen the UK’s ability to design the next generation of advanced electronic systems and support the ambitions of the UK Semiconductor Strategy.
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Advanced virtual simulations set to reshape care for patients with multiple long-term conditions

Advanced virtual simulation could revolutionise NHS care for those living with multiple long-term health conditions, thanks to a major new £6.1 million research partnership led by the ±¬ÁÏTV.
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Meet the students making video games for charity

A new range of video games raising vital funds for UK charities has been developed by a team of students, Project Pixel, at the ±¬ÁÏTV, founded by two computer science students.
Open access workshop

Creating access routes for researchers to mechanical workshop facilities: the Open Access Mechanical Workshop pilot initiative

Pilot initiative hopes to demonstrate the benefits of providing routes for researchers to access technical mechanical workshop facilities
Robotics in manufacturing

Sheffield to partner in pioneering research hubs for sustainable manufacturing

Sheffield is partnering in four new EPSRC manufacturing hubs, aiming to address the challenges of commercialising early-stage research within key areas of manufacturing, such as semiconductors and medicines.
Glass beaker containing bio bitumen

Harnessing nature’s power: collaborative effort explores algae for lower-carbon road construction

Researchers in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering are part of a team developing a new method that uses algae as a biomass source material to produce ‘bio-bitumen’.