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New compound kills antibiotic resistant superbugs

New compound kills antibiotic resistant superbugs

A new compound which visualises and kills antibiotic resistant superbugs has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield and Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

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Urging dentists to ditch single-use plastic

Professor Tony Ryan presented a feature on BBC Inside Out about his work with dentists in Yorkshire to cut down on the amount of single-use plastic used during appointments.

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Astronaut and chemistry graduate returns to Sheffield
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