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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of Sheffield, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic Sheffield scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic Sheffield scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of Sheffield.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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Impact of Covid on farmers' mental health explored in new study

Farmers' mental health and resilience, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, will be the focus of a major new research project.
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New study reveals how the first lockdown impacted alcohol consumption

A new report from the University of Sheffield has revealed the impact the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic has had on alcohol consumption in Scotland and England.
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University of Sheffield joins the Race to Zero to achieve zero carbon emissions

Â鶹ÊÓƵ has joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and has set its own target to be carbon neutral by 2038.

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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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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.