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Elmfield biodiversity hotspot (Credit: Alexander Dunnett, Landscape Operative)

New study revealing bees' secret to super-efficient learning could revolutionise AI and robotics

A new discovery of how bees use their flight movements to facilitate remarkably accurate learning & recognition of complex visual patterns could mark a major change in how next-generation AI is developed, according to a University of Sheffield study.
Nerve signals

Sheffield scientist awarded prestigious prize for groundbreaking MND research

Dr Johnathan Cooper-Knock from the University of Sheffield is one of eight outstanding scientists nationwide to receive the 2025 Lister Award in recognition of his pioneering MND research.
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Professor Dame Pamela Shaw

World-renowned MND researcher and clinician says making research easier to understand, and showing why it matters, is vital

One of the world’s leading scientists on motor neurone disease (MND) and other neurological diseases says making complex research more accessible and understandable is vital to show progress is being made at developing treatments for the conditions.
DNA strand

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).
Neuron cells system - 3d rendered image of Neuron cell network on black background

New insights from first clinical trial of potential treatment for motor neurone disease

Results from a randomised clinical trial have shown that a potential new treatment can help control the immune response of patients with motor neurone disease (MND), which could reduce further damage in the brain and spinal cord.
Human brain and waves, conceptual computer artwork.

Scientists identify how the brain regulates its own signalling

Researchers from the University of Sheffield have furthered our understanding of brain function by revealing how stable levels of neuronal signalling are maintained in fruit flies.
Researchers in SITraN lab

MND awareness day 2020 - research in Sheffield

On 21 June, we are recognising motor neurone disease (MND) awareness day and the impact that this disease has on people from all over the world.
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Big 30 fundraising challenge supporting Parkinson’s research

From doing 30 sit-ups to running 30 miles, we are inviting staff, students and members of the public to do 30 things this month in support of Parkinson's research.
MRC festival of medical research

Sheffield’s marvellous world of medical research goes digital with online festival

How can we all live healthier, longer lives? That is something on many people's minds at the moment and medical researchers at the University of Sheffield want to help you find out how.