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Dinosaurs were in their prime before asteroid downfall, study finds - OLD

Scientists have long debated why non-bird dinosaurs became extinct, while some mammals survived.

The Independent UK

AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs

Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh students join university staff to form vast picket lines in pay dispute

Picket lines have formed across University of Edinburgh campuses and the Scottish Parliament building on Wednesday afternoon as both students and staff oppose the pay offer in the table

Edinburgh Live

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The bacteria that causes leprosy can also help regrow human livers

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that M. leprae rejuvenated livers, coaxing these organs to grow dramatically.

Inverse

The best way to regrow a liver? With leprosy bacteria

A new study found the leprosy parasite rejuvenates and grows healthy livers in animals. Can this research do away with liver transplants?

The New Daily

Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who had been vaccinated.

The Independent UK

'Largest genetic study of ME could finally provide answers around the condition'

Researchers are now inviting people with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), to take part in what will be the world’s largest genetic study of the condition, which affects more than 250,000 Brits

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Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse

If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Scientific breakthrough could reduce lung cancer deaths

Researchers hope study can open door to new treatments for disease

The Independent UK

Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists hope the finding will lead to further research and a screening programme to provide earlier diagnosis.

The Independent UK

Healthtech and sustainable start-ups win Scottish innovation awards

Rebecca Goss from the University of St Andrews, who founded X-Genix, takes overall prize

Insider UK

Roslin Technologies closes £11 million Series A funding round

The money will be used to scale up production in line with the growing cultivated meat sector

Insider UK

Magic-mushroom drug can reduce depression symptoms, study suggests

Psychedelic effects lasted between six to eight hours, and during this time a therapist was in the room to provide psychological support.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University student left broke and unable to pay rent by payment glitch

An Edinburgh University student has spoken out after the university has failed to pay out his monthly stipend. He says he is at financial risk as it is his main income.

Edinburgh Live

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The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s Covid decisions tell us how he might act now. It doesn’t look good for the NHS

His choices as chancellor played a crucial role in the second wave, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

What must the Edinburgh Fringe do to ensure its survival as world's biggest arts festival?

EARLIER this month, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – the organisation that coordinates the world’s biggest arts programme – concluded a…

The National (Scotland)

Success for Scottish team at European Rocketry Challenge

A TEAM from the University of Edinburgh won the Best Payload Award at the European Rocketry Challenge following the successful launch of their…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh students make history with ground-breaking rocket launch

Endeavour, a team made up of students at the University of Edinburgh, travelled to take part in the European Rocketry Challenge in Ponte de Sor and were pleased to report their Darwin III rocket reached an altitude of 7000m

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University of Edinburgh named one of the best in the UK in new global rankings

The University of Edinburgh has been recognised as one of the best institutions in the UK and top in Scotland in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.

The Independent UK

Voucher scheme effective at stopping smoking in pregnancy – study

More than a quarter (26.8%) of pregnant women involved in the trial who had the vouchers quit smoking by the end of their pregnancy, research found.

Evening Standard

The answer to detecting motor neurone disease a decade early may lie in your poo

Researchers believe that earlier diagnosis may lead to an eventual cure

Daily Record

Motor neurone disease could be spotted in gut 14 years before symptoms appear

MND patients had markers in other parts of the body often years before brain symptoms.

The National (Scotland)

Gut could sound early warning alert for MND, research finds

PROTEINS thought to contribute to motor neurone disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, research has shown.

Insider UK

Researchers make breakthrough in cultivated pork production

The project could lay the foundations for the development of nascent industry in Scotland

The National (Scotland)

Researchers find world's second largest ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change

RESEARCHERS from the University of Edinburgh have found that climate change may be having more impact on the melting Greenland ice sheet than…

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