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Protective protein not only guards against DNA damage, but could help better target fast-growing cancer cells

31 July 2019

The discovery that an essential protein plays a protective role during cell division, could lead to targeted treatment of fast-growing cancer cells.

Fruit fly studies reveal simple genetic system is behind complex movements

30 July 2019

Researchers have shown that a simple genetic system can control complex movements, furthering our understanding of motor control in health & disease.

Researchers find genetic differences between strains of a blood cancer-triggering virus can alter its activity

18 July 2019

Scientists have found that differences in the genetic sequence of two strains of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can alter the way the virus behaves.

Diverse research showcased at first Life Sciences Postdoc Research Symposium

18 July 2019

From the navigation of wood ants to cancer therapeutics, a diverse array of research was shared at the first Life Sciences Postdoc Research Symposium.

Local Businesses Explore Mechanochemistry at Sussex Event

17 July 2019

The University of Sussex hosted a summer school to demonstrate mechanochemistry through a series of seminars and hands-on laboratory demonstrations.

Sussex Chemistry courses reaccredited by Royal Society of Chemistry

15 July 2019

The University of Sussex Chemistry courses have received official notification of accreditation for 2019 to 2024 from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Sussex really does LOVE Quantum

15 July 2019

Sussex Loves Quantum was a great success in launching the Sussex Programme for Quantum Research

Academics from Universities of Ghana and Sussex shape thinking on science for the Sustainable Development Goals

12 July 2019

Academics convened at an expert workshop in Accra on 25 June to discuss how science, research and academia can help achieve these important goals.

Report urges shift to small-scale farming post-Brexit to halt wildlife decline & produce sustainable food

11 July 2019

Allotments & small-scale farming after Brexit could provide abundant food & help solve the environmental crisis, according to new report.

Sussex scientists inspire local schoolchildren at Big Bang South East

5 July 2019

Over 600 budding scientists from across the South East region met with researchers from the School of Life Sciences at this year’s Big Bang fair.