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November 2009

Faulty gene link to mental illness

Scientists have identified a gene that could be responsible for mental illness.

Published 27th November.

Faulty gene link to mental illness

Gene discovery offers clues about causes of mental illness

Scientists have discovered a gene that could help explain the causes of mental illness.

Published 25th November

Gene discovery offers clues about causes of mental illness

Discovery could help kill superbugs

Edinburgh scientists have developed a new compound that could help fight hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA. Published 23 November

Discovery could help kill superbugs

Detail of slide showing the HER2 protein, the target of Herceptin, in breast cancer tissues.

New insights into spread of breast cancer

One third of breast cancer tumours change form when they spread, University scientists have found.

Published 9 November.

New insights into spread of breast cancer

Professor Paul van Gardingen

Global Health Academy

The University is to launch a Global Health Academy.

Published 5th November.

Global Health Academy

Professor Margaret Frame and Professor David Porteous

Recent EMBO Elections

Members of the University have been elected to the European Molecular Biology Organisation.

Published 4th November

Recent EMBO elections


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