Press release archive 2016

Archive of press releases from 2016.

December

Impact of ageing on brain connections mapped in major scan study 15/12/2016 (402.38 KB / PDF)

Olympian backs hi tech bid to promote healthy lifestyle in teens 15/12/2016 (518.71 KB / PDF)

Protective barrier inside chromosomes helps to keep cells healthy 13/12/2016 (314.29 KB / PDF)

Wind farms play key role in cutting carbon emissions, study finds 12/12/2016 (365.27 KB / PDF)

Australian olymic coah to boost Edinburghs top swimmers 08/12/2016 (277.81 KB / PDF)

Images of faraway galaxies shed new light on dark matter 06/12/2016 (377.26 KB / PDF)

Infections that pose greatest pandemic risk identified by experts 05/12/2016 (313.32 KB / PDF)

Cancer drug may cause woment to grow new eggs, study finds 05/12/2016 (374.04 KB / PDF)

November

Scots Muslims more likely ro have a degree or their own business 29/11/2016 (373.18 KB / PDF)

DNA study offers blood test hope for bowel disease patients 25/11/2016 (316.48 KB / PDF)

Deep sea coral in north atlantic faces threat from climate change 22/11/2016 (334.69 KB / PDF)

Mars bound technology adds humaniod touch to key trade event 15/11/2016 (358.42 KB / PDF)

Gut cells are gatekeepers of infectious brain diseases study finds 13/12/2016 (365.42 KB / PDF)

£7m deal exports scottish medical and science expertise to China 14/11/2016 (285.38 KB / PDF)

Scouts and guides have better mental health in later life, study finds 10/11/2016 (380.81 KB / PDF)

Dinosaur discovery casts light on final flurry of animals evolution 10/11/2016 (392.57 KB / PDF)

Red squirrels stricken by medieval strain of leprosy, study shows 09/11/2016 (372.26 KB / PDF)

Flaming beacons send signal of hope to besieged people of Aleppo 08/11/2016 (372.45 KB / PDF)

Childhood violence in Asia is costing society dear experts say 06/11/2016 (24.1 KB / PDF)

Immune cell insight offers hope for tackling deadly lung condition 02/11/2016 (310.65 KB / PDF)

Cooking styles may hold clues to heart disease rates, scientists say 02/11/2016 (312.46 KB / PDF)

Carbon levy could limit impact of climate change 01/11/2016 (368.19 KB / PDF)

Lack of activity adds up to health risks in later life for most scot 01/11/2016 (373.77 KB / PDF)

Surgeons death rates unlikely to detect poor performance 01/11/2016 (363.43 KB / PDF)

October

Experts get set for festival that puts everyday lives in spotlight 26/10/2016 (280.78 KB / PDF)

Children of severly obese mothers at higher risk of ADHD 25/10/2016 (438.38 KB / PDF)

US election course has makings of great learning experience 19/10/2016 (386.1 KB / PDF)

Sexual violence in war has complex and lasting effect, study shows 19/09/2016 (235.03 KB / PDF)

Top level appointment helps put researchers and industry in touch 18/10/2016 (359.08 KB / PDF)

Migration routes hold key to bird flu spread, global study finds 18/10/2016 (365.62 KB / PDF)

Light and mist to transform city gardens into haunt for art lovers 18/10/2016 (711.09 KB / PDF)

Hi-Tech gains poised to boost quest for life saving drugs 18/10/2016 (313.09 KB / PDF)

Dementia study lists everyday factors that may influence rish 15/10/2016 (380.79 KB / PDF)

Storm wave study could help improve design of coastal defences 14/10/2016 (313.31 KB / PDF)

Bile duct cancer study sheds light on triggers that cause disease 12/10/2016 (336.23 KB / PDF)

Cannabis excess linked to bone disease and fractures, study finds 12/10/2016 (314.87 KB / PDF)

Earths messages of hope embark on 400 year journey into space 09/10/2016 (347.86 KB / PDF)

September

Computers learn to spot deadly food poisioning bacteria 22/09/2016 (398.91 KB / PDF)

Family bonds are key to helping at risk species, study suggests 13/09/2016 (381.87 KB / PDF)

Students solar power scheme helps refugees to stay in touch 12/09/2016 (357.27 KB / PDF)

Famed gates due for auction ready to return to campus 12/09/2016 (284.57 KB / PDF)

Classic films add cinema sparkle to old college quad 12/09/2016 (606.98 KB / PDF)

Cat study finds flat faced breeds may suffer breathing problems 09/09/2016 (310.7 KB / PDF)

Study reveals how new experiences boost memory formation 08/09/2016 (272.16 KB / PDF)

Study paves way for steroid treatments with fewer side effects 07/08/2016 (366.28 KB / PDF)

Healthcare corruption take to task by technology, study shows 06/09/2016 (367.16 KB / PDF)

Peek at £6.5m hall revamp lets music fans sound out rare exhibits 06/09/2016 (593.69 KB / PDF)

Jurrasic sea monster hailed as crown jewel of scottish fossils 05/09/2016 (288.32 KB / PDF)

Lung disease costs set to rise to £2.5bn per yearm experts project 01/09/2016 (312.83 KB / PDF)

August

Smokers more prone to bowel condition relapses, study suggests 30/08/2016 (369.7 KB / PDF)

Gold from old phones is real prospect thanks to chemical advance 30/08/2016 (313.99 KB / PDF)

Asthma care costs uk at lease £1.1bn each year, study shows 29/08/2016 (385.69 KB / PDF)

Parkinsons study could pave way for early detection test 26/08/2016 (283.98 KB / PDF)

Global superbug response needs 5bn each year experts predict 25/08/2016 (312.43 KB / PDF)

Coffee drinking habits can be written in our DNA, study suggests 23/08/2016 (366.9 KB / PDF)

Modern take on tragic greek tale wins leading drama prize 22/08/2016 (404.93 KB / PDF)

Antarcticas past shows regions vulnerable to climate change 22/08/2016 (329.93 KB / PDF)

Acclaimed writers win oldest book prizes with tales of past and present 15/08/2016 (765.94 KB / PDF)

Partners of people with depression more likely to suffer chronic pain 15/08/2016 (277.71 KB / PDF)

Cancer drug for mums-to-be may curb baby girls future fertility 09/08/2016 (365.9 KB / PDF)

Bipolar research to benefit from sharing of patients stem cells 08/08/2016 (292.12 KB / PDF)

Study paves way for steroid treatments with fewer side effects 07/08/2016 (366.28 KB / PDF)

Labrador study offers vets clues on why dogs tails lose their wag 01/08/2016 (409.34 KB / PDF)

July

Diabetes patients living longer, study shows 28/07/2016 (315.72 KB / PDF)

Home monitoring of diabetes better than only GP visits, study finds 26/07/2016 (21.8 KB / PDF)

Robotics expert joins TV game show judging panel 22/07/2016 (324.5 KB / PDF)

Diseases that run in families not all down to genes, study shows 21/07/2016 (285.19 KB / PDF)

Frozen tissue service offers hope for young people with cancer 21/07/2016 (363.27 KB / PDF)

Elderly Japanese most resilient in wake of triple disaster, study finds 19/07/2016 (372.52 KB / PDF)

Ancient rocks reveal how earth recovered from mass extinction 19/07/2016 (343.35 KB / PDF)

Flight of the bumblebee reveals plants flair for flower arranging 18/07/2016 (331.67 KB / PDF)

Bugs flair for foraging inspires quest for new smart therapies 18/07/2016 (333.17 KB / PDF)

Bipolar research to benefit from sharing of patients stem cells 09/08/2016 (292.12 KB / PDF)

Brain study seeks volunteers to shed light on preventing dementia 06/07/2016 (284.68 KB / PDF)

Dolly fans flock to pay tribute to star sheep 20 years on 05/07/2016 (289.79 KB / PDF)

Malaria study shows how multiple infections make disease worse 05/07/2016 (327.69 KB / PDF)

June

Principal announces intention to stand down in September 2017 20-06-2016 (PDF) (329.16 KB / PDF)

Food security focus for major research and teaching initative 28-06-2016 (PDF) (272.25 KB / PDF)

Hi-tech tool helps computers get to grips with Scottish Gaelic 24-06-2016 (PDF) (485.98 KB / PDF)

Fighting experience makes beetles better mothers, study shows 20-06-2016 (PDF) (518.79 KB / PDF)

Ancient rocks yield hard facts on safe storage of greenhouse gas 19-06-2016 (PDF) (322.21 KB / PDF)

Drama prize shortlist places womens stories centre stage 16-06-2016 (PDF) (544.13 KB / PDF)

Tumour study offers hope of improved radiotherapy for patients 14-06-2016 (PDF) (21.85 KB / PDF)

Long term memory test could aid earler Alzheimers diagnosis 08-06-2016 (289.78 KB / PDF)

Long term memory test could aid earler Alzheimers diagnosis 08-06-2016 (289.78 KB / PDF)

Lean gene discovery could lead to new type 2 diabetes therapies 06-06-2016 (295.95 KB / PDF)

Cell insights shed light on how muscle wasting disease takes hold 06-06-2016 (378.47 KB / PDF)

Antarctic coastline images reveal four decades of ice loss to ocean 02-06-2016 (334.82 KB / PDF)

Virtual journey to centre of the earth hints at planets history 02-06-2016 (330.6 KB / PDF)

May

Baby talk words with repeated sounds help infants learn language 26-05-2016 (319.18 KB / PDF)

Choir aims to show how singing in harmony is key to mental health 20-05-2016 (322.28 KB / PDF)

Erasmus awards open doors overseas 19-05-2016 (271.58 KB / PDF)

Art school students design add a touch of magic to runway event 19-05-2016 (438.63 KB / PDF)

Statins may shield unborn babies from mothers' stress 16/05/2016 (286.04 KB / PDF)

Anatomical artefaces from Scotlands past unveilied in 3D App 13/05/2016 (297.6 KB / PDF)

Stroke study promotes call for revised treatment guidelines 10/05/2016 (318.37 KB / PDF)

Ethnic variations in alcohol risks raise concerns 09/05/2016 (365.58 KB / PDF)

Dementia study signs up fist recruit 09/05/2016 (271.03 KB / PDF)

Ovarian cancer research centre seeks to develop better treatments 06/05/2016 (307.48 KB / PDF)

Humanoid valkyrie robot begins preparations for mars missions 04/05/2016 (299.96 KB / PDF)

Study seeks to explore health benefits of Vitamin D 03/05/2016 (287.35 KB / PDF)

Flexible nesting times can help birds cope with climate change 02/05/2016 (367.27 KB / PDF)

April

Short term language learning aids mental agility 27/04/2016 (428.82 KB / PDF)

Mineral make-up reveals ancient record of earths magnetic field 20/04/2016 (376.69 KB / PDF)

Genetic barcode could pave way to bespoke liver cancer therapies 16/04/2016 (324.82 KB / PDF)

Milestone in historic hall revamp marked with musical twist 14/04/2016 (272.69 KB / PDF)

Liver disease risk increased by type 2 diabetes, study finds 14/04/2016 (273.49 KB / PDF)

Copycat techniques help pianists keep in time, study shows 14/04/2016 (420.35 KB / PDF)

University opens doors to children affected by city school closures 10/04/2016 (267.03 KB / PDF)

Students art adds bursts of modern colour to historic home 08/04/2016 (768.23 KB / PDF)

Music innovator Brian Eno added to lecture series roll of honour 07/04/216 (443.37 KB / PDF)

Multi-million pound energy centre helps campus cut emissions 07/04/2016 (796.75 KB / PDF)

Inherited gene changes take years off life expectancy, study finds 07/04/2016 (22.45 KB / PDF)

Vibrant display celebrates the art of revelry 07/04/2016 (1.23 MB / PDF)

Brain study reveals how long term memories are erased 03/04/2016 (273.43 KB / PDF)

March

Social media has chilling effect on offline behaviour, study says 22/03/2016 (391.33 KB / PDF)

Soothing image bank initiative has mental wellbeing at its focus 21/03/2016 (314.36 KB / PDF)

Immune study shows how gut keeps deadly infections at bay 17/03/2016 (281.92 KB / PDF)

Animal sciences investment aims to boost company creation 15/03/216 (309.34 KB / PDF)

Inbreeding impacts on mothering ability red deer study shows 14/03/2016 (422.8 KB / PDF)

Students set to benefit from record bursary payouts 14/03/2016 (281.63 KB / PDF)

Newly found species reveals how T.rex became king of dinosaurs 14/03/2016 (388.13 KB / PDF)

Blood stem cells study could pave the way for new cancer therapy 10/03/2016 (309.65 KB / PDF)

Edinburgh is first UK university to adopt conflict minerals policy 09/03/2016 (401.33 KB / PDF)

Imaging advance may bring earlier disease detection 09/03/2016 (280.19 KB / PDF)

Cell insights shed light on everyday process of renewal and repair 09/03/2016 (330.49 KB / PDF)

Bid to beat baby chest infection boosted by immune study 07/03/2016 (PDF) (271.14 KB / PDF)

Dangerous women at heart of International Womens Day 08/03/2016 (507.84 KB / PDF)

Refugees music and verse puts fight to freedom center stage 03/03/2016 (369.85 KB / PDF)

Brain study to offer insights into causes of killer diseases 02/03/2016 (378.54 KB / PDF)

Students offer free vet care for homeless peoples pets 02/03/2016 (288.8 KB / PDF)

Leading prize for brain expert 01/03/2016 (329.61 KB / PDF)

February

Most Scots active through DIY gardening and walking not sport 29/02/2016 (PDF) (455.98 KB / PDF)

Big data initiative set to make impact on health of society 29/02/2016 (PDF) (459.7 KB / PDF)

£200m European loan set to enhance Edinburgh's global standing 22/02/2016 (PDF) (43.25 KB / PDF)

Pigs genetic code altered in bid to tackle deadly virus 22/02/2016 (PDF) (326.4 KB / PDF)

Couples lifestyle choices impact on obesity risk study finds 22/02/2016 (PDF) (405.91 KB / PDF)

Hollywood icon Oliver Stone talks films old and new at live event 18/02/2016 (PDF) (340.16 KB / PDF)

Snowfall archive could help improve winter weather forecasts 17/02/2016 (PDF) (318.72 KB / PDF)

lavish reproduction epic medieval text is gifted to the University of Edinburgh 15/02/2016 (PDF) (345 KB / PDF)

Dark matter scientists on brink of discovering elusive particles 13/02/2016 (PDF) (340.32 KB / PDF)

Minister launches research drive to cut cancer drug side effects 11/02/2016 (PDF) (335.41 KB / PDF)

Mothers to be hold key to beating killer disease experts say 10/02/2016 (PDF) (324.91 KB / PDF)

Space odyssey to broadcast peoples messages to the stars 05/02/2016 (PDF) (336.66 KB / PDF)

Antarctic study identifies melting ice sheet’s role in sea level rise 03/02/2016 (PDF) (330.26 KB / PDF)

Maps of forests fields and soils to aid climate change forecasts 02/02/2016 (340.21 KB / PDF)

Asylum seaker support announced by Edinburgh University 02/02/2016 (PDF) (325.47 KB / PDF)

Expert debate gets measure of how smart robots will be in future 01/02/2016 (PDF) (326.46 KB / PDF)

Cell insight offers clues on biological processes linked to fertility - 01/02/2016 (332.96 KB / PDF)

January

Hormone study pinpoints why early pregnancies sometimes fail - 28/01/2016 (PDF) (23.27 KB / PDF)

Paracetamol use in pregnancy can cut female fertility study finds - 27/01/2016 (PDF) (337.62 KB / PDF)

Health and thinking skills linked to same genes study shows - 26/01/2016 (PDF) (289.24 KB / PDF)

Vaccine study shapes to wipe out rabies in free roaming dogs 26/01/2016 (PDF) (277.86 KB / PDF)

Physical attraction linked to genes that control height study finds 22/01/2016 (PDF) (273.37 KB / PDF)

Drug does little to ease bone cancer pain study shows - 19/01/2016 (PDF) (426.1 KB / PDF)

Sunshine vitamin linked to improved fertility in wild animals 13/01/2016 (PDF) (284.15 KB / PDF)

Major ethnic variations revealed in asthma hospital admissions 12/01/2015 (PDF) (350.87 KB / PDF)

New therapy bids to beat organ failure caused by pancreatitis 11/01/2016 (PDF) (290.2 KB / PDF)

Decades long quest to beat river blindness edges towards vaccine 10/01/2016 (PDF) (23.92 KB / PDF)

Mothers appetites can keep size of wild animal groups in check - 10/01/2016 (PDF) (327.58 KB / PDF)

How two tone cats get their patches comes to light in cell study 05/01/2015 (PDF) (478.77 KB / PDF)

Discovery gives glimpse of conditions found on other planets 05/01/2015 (PDF) (331.92 KB / PDF)

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