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A new tool for rapid protein degradation in living animals

03 November, 2022

Andrew Wood, group leader at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, and his colleagues are developing a new…

X-Net launches to remove barriers to cross-disciplinary research careers

03 November, 2022

The Medical Research Council has invested £200,000 in a new national network to help scientists…

Listen again: The Next Generation of Genomics Symposium

03 November, 2022

We were very pleased to host our Next Generation of Genomics event on May 31 and June 1, 2022.

Study in the Hebrides to explore the relationship between disease and genes

03 November, 2022

People with at least two grandparents from the Scottish Hebrides are being asked to participate in…

British scientists join forces in fight against bird flu

03 November, 2022

With 1.5 million pounds, the government supports research into outbreaks of bird flu.

Proteomics & Metabolomics Facility at Roslin Institute shows molecules in a new light

03 November, 2022

High-tech facility can support a wide range of studies of proteins in various tissues by providing…

Dr Luise Seeker on the importance of studying human glia brain cells

03 November, 2022

She talks about how glia brain cells are just as important as neurons for normal brain function,…

Retinal examination may predict heart attack risk

03 November, 2022

Routine eye screening combined with genetic data could provide insight into an individual's…

Characterisation of a nucleo-adhesome

03 November, 2022

A study by scientists at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer provides important new information…

Innogen's founding director calls on the Scottish Government to reconsider its opposition to genetically modified crops

03 November, 2022

Speaking to Daily Telegraph reporter Max Stephens, the founding director of Innogen Prof Joyce Tait…

New Start Up: Concinnity Genetics

03 November, 2022

Concinnity Genetics was founded by Dr. Jessica Birt and Dr. Matt Dale of the UK Centre for…

Dr Alison Meynert on the IGC Bioinformatics Analysis Core Facility

03 November, 2022

She talks about her current project working with NHS Scotland Clinical Genetics Service to diagnose…

Pandemic Science Hub to develop drugs for infection-related lung diseases

03 November, 2022

A multi-million pound research programme aims to tackle lung infections and future pandemics has…

“Fuel of evolution” more abundant than previously thought in wild animals

03 November, 2022

According to new research from the Australian National University (ANU), the raw material for…

Professor Mick Watson on the Genomics@Edinburgh network

03 November, 2022

He talks about the founding of Genomics@Edinburgh, the importance and challenges in microbiome/…

Research rankings confirm Edinburgh as world leader

03 November, 2022

Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities has been reaffirmed by the…

Public dialogue to explore views on gene editing

03 November, 2022

A consultation in the UK will investigate public concerns and hopes related to changing the DNA of…

Professor Cathy Abbott elected as BNA Trustee of Research Policy

03 November, 2022

Professor Cathy Abbott has been elected as Trustee of Research Policy on the British Neuroscience…

Gout app helps patients reduce effects of disorder

03 November, 2022

Patients in Edinburgh suffering from gout have successfully controlled their disease thanks to a…

Scotland to host conservation genetics conference

03 November, 2022

International experts will share expertise at the European Conservation Genetics Meeting 2022 in…