News 2009

Cancer patients could benefit from a new painkiller made from cannabis extract, a study has shown.

A drug being tested to treat cancer could also help patients suffering from asthma, research has suggested.

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

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

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

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

The University is to launch a Global Health Academy.

Many congratulations to Professor Margaret Frame and Professor David Porteous who have just been elected to EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organisation).

Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, a study has shown.

Children with epilepsy will benefit from a new research centre that aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Expectant mothers who eat excessive quantities of liquorice during pregnancy could adversely affect their child's intelligence and behaviour, a study has shown.

A landmark phase has been reached in the construction of a new Vet School building for the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Research has shown that premature births rose by 16 per cent in 25 years but survival rates have improved dramatically.

A new centre for research into motot neurone disease has been opened by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Professor Jonathan Rees (Grant Chair of Dermatology) has been awarded the David Anderson Berry Medal