UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

🇬🇧United Kingdom
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Established
1905-01-01
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Website
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

Breakthrough hair loss treatment: This sugar gel triggers surprising regrowth

Researchers accidentally discovered a hair loss treatment using deoxyribose sugar, finding it as effective as minoxidil. The sugar gel promoted robust hair regrowth in mice, suggesting it boosts blood supply to hair follicles.
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Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth

Scientists discovered deoxyribose sugar gel promotes robust hair regrowth in mice with male pattern baldness, showing effectiveness comparable to minoxidil.

Antonio Ariza, PhD | Editors

Dr. Antonio Ariza, a University Teaching Associate at the University of Sheffield, began his career in biotechnology, later specializing in structural biology. He has worked in various academic and industrial settings, focusing on protein structures and nucleic acid-binding proteins, and now also studies plastic-degrading enzymes.
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Support from the faculty was excellent throughout

The student chose to intercalate in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at Sheffield due to the city's appeal and the course's comprehensive taught modules. They found the biological basis for cancer and diagnosis/treatment modules particularly engaging, appreciating expert-led lectures. The intercalated year differed from medicine by its well-organized structure and consistent teaching. This experience reinforced their academic career goals in medicine, providing valuable research skills and networking opportunities. The faculty offered excellent support, helping with project choices and understanding complex concepts. Advice for prospective students includes considering the workload and the potential benefits of a challenging yet rewarding intercalated year.
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Certain Painkillers Can Raise Bleeding Risks for People on Blood Thinners

People on blood thinners face doubled risk of internal bleeding when also taking NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, according to a Danish study. Risks include 2.2 times higher gut bleed, 3.2 times higher brain bleed, 1.4 times higher lung bleed, and 1.6 times higher urinary tract bleed. NSAID use with blood thinners also tripled anemia risk. Published in the European Heart Journal, the study recommends consulting doctors before combining these medications.
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2024 Tom Isaacs Award honours Parkinson's expert Professor Oliver Bandmann

Professor Oliver Bandmann wins 2024 Tom Isaacs Award for Parkinson’s research, focusing on potential treatments like UDCA, and improving patient care and accessibility.
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Can AI be used to assess research quality?

Mike Thelwall tested ChatGPT's ability to evaluate academic papers using REF criteria, finding it produced plausible reports but failed to detect nonsensical content like 'squirrel surgeons.' The study highlights AI's potential in research evaluation but also its limitations in assessing quality, raising concerns about misuse and the need for cautious implementation.
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Rapid delivery of toxicological material

Rapid Tox material supply is critical for timely IND submissions, with 'pool for Tox' approach expediting delivery. Technology enablers balance speed and risk, and future biologics development will integrate digital biomanufacturing and real-time release.

£15m fund for UK alternative protein research hub

NAPIC aims to drive UK's alternative protein sector innovation, supporting plant-based proteins, lab-grown meats, and protein-rich algae. With £15m funding, it unites businesses, researchers, and stakeholders to address food security and sustainability challenges, potentially creating 25,000 jobs by 2035.
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