Press release archive 2018

Archive of press releases from 2018.

December

Solar-powered light could cut waste in developing countries 03-12-2018 (121.31 KB / PDF)

Common antidepressant does not aid stroke recovery, study finds 03.12.2018 (376.85 KB / 12)

Anticipation mounts as oldest book awards approach milestone (127.79 KB / PDF)

Book saved for nation among rare gems on display for first time 04.12.2018 (514.08 KB / 12)

Books on wealth creation tap into our aspirations, study shows 04.12.2018 (330.16 KB / 12)

Mountain glacier slides could aid predictions of climate impacts 10.12.2018 (387.13 KB / 12)

Hair colour gene study sheds new light on roots of redheads’ locks 10.12.2018 (371.02 KB / 12)

Insight into cause of rare disorder may aid quest for treatments 12.12.2018 (324.8 KB / 12)

Improved stem cell approach could aid fight against Parkinson’s 20.12.2018 (376.25 KB / 12)

University and FC Barcelona agree winning partnership 12.12.2018 (282.14 KB / 12)

Mob leader who tamed Edinburgh’s unruly masses returns to city 17.12.2018 (372.75 KB / 12)

November

Experts have joined a bid to examine the genetic code of all 1.5 million species of life on Earth 01.11.2018 (194.52 KB / 5_MILLION_SPECIES_OF_LIFE_ON_EARTH_01)

Key gene find could enable development of disease-resistant crops 02.11.2018 (322.6 KB / 11)

Immune cells could hold key to therapies for spinal cord injuries 7.11.2018 (372.88 KB / 11)

Nano-scale process may speed arrival of cheaper hi-tech products 09-11-2018 (119.63 KB / PDF)

High availability of tobacco raises smoking rates in mothers-to-be 12.11.2018 (290.02 KB / 11)

Air pollution restricts children’s lung development, study suggests 14-11-2018 (131.6 KB / PDF)

University strengthens European links with Dublin agreement 15-11-2018 (122.8 KB / PDF)

Disrupting parasites’ family planning could aid malaria fight 15.11.2018 (284.57 KB / 11)

Antarctica’s hidden landscape shaped by rivers in warmer era 19.11.2018 (384.26 KB / 11)

Gene study boosts bid to keep British bees safe from disease 26.11.2018 (122.45 KB / PDF)

Decoding sleeping sickness signals could aid quest for treatments 29-11-2018 (129.53 KB / PDF)

Stem cell tool to repair joints offers hope to osteoarthritis patients 30.11.2018 (340.77 KB / 11)

October

Malaria parasites adapt to mosquito feeding times, study shows 04.10.2018 (21.53 KB / 10)

Affable apes live longer, study shows 09.10.2018 (23.23 KB / 10)

Clues that suggest people are lying may be deceptive, study shows 11.10.2018 (22.13 KB / 10)

Alcohol-related liver disease patients need more care, study finds 12.10.2018 (23.35 KB / 10)

Dandelion seeds reveal newly discovered form of natural flight 17.10.2018 (23.37 KB / 10)

£5m gift supports bid to ensure digital benefits work for all 17.10.2018 (24.47 KB / 10)

Lost song of hero’s demise finds a voice after centuries unsung 18.10.2018 (22.87 KB / 10)

Perceptive portraits of celebrated group captures how to age well 19.10.2018 (24.63 KB / 10)

Women’s struggle for power at heart of highly-charged art shows 22.10.2018 (25.09 KB / 10)

Smart systems to give hi-tech edge to battlefield decision-making 22.10.2018 (22.85 KB / 10)

Vaccine shows promise against widespread chicken disease 23.10.2018 (23.5 KB / 10)

Royal visit gives seal of approval to data science and AI centre 23.10.2018 (26.68 KB / 10)

University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early 31.10.2018 (301.67 KB / 10)

September

Superbug-discovery-renews-hope-for-antibiotic-treatment-04-09-2108.pdf (23.27 KB / PDF)

Major-award-aims-to-give-arts-in-Edinburgh-a-creative-edge-07-09-2018.pdf (25.88 KB / PDF)

Power of tiny vibrations could inspire novel heating devices (21.67 KB / PDF)

Families-affected-by-learning-difficulties-help-shape-research-12-09-2018.pdf (50.32 KB / PDF)

MND-affects-thinking-in-up-to-80-per-cent-of-patients-study-finds-12-09-2018.pdf 0% (23.93 KB / PDF)

UK-India-project-combats-antimicrobial-resistance-with-diagnostics-v3-00-09-2018.pdf (61.78 KB / PDF)

China-launches-first-low-carbon-college-with-expert-help-from-UK-15-09-18.pdf (25.88 KB / PDF)

Lupus discovery could help manage disease in African patients 17-09-2018 (42.64 KB / PDF)

Blood test could aid cattle health and productivity 17-09-2018 (21.39 KB / PDF)

Schools for destitute less Dickensian than first thought, study suggests 19.09.18 (25.03 KB / 09)

Strength-based exercises could help child obesity fight, study finds 19.09.18 (21.45 KB / 09)

Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata remixed by dark side of the moon 20.09.18 (22.28 KB / 09)

Breast milk may be best for premature babies’ brain development 21.09.18 (23.55 KB / 09)

Golf’s health benefits should be more available to all, experts say 21.09.18 (23.36 KB / 09)

Forest experts ensure policy makers can see the wood for the trees 26.09.18 (41.76 KB / 09)

Stillbirth reduction strategy remains unproven, study finds 26.09.2018 (25.16 KB / 09)

Gallery scheme lets artists make their mark 27.09.2018 (24.35 KB / 09)

August

Experts’ take on sex, drugs and the dark net set to turn heads 01.08.18 (345.17 KB / 08)

Baby talk words build infants’ language skills, study shows 01.08.2018 (23.37 KB / 08)

Dogs set to benefit from simple blood test to spot liver disease 05-07-08 (23.72 KB / PDF)

Map of a billion brain links reveals clues about how we think 06-07-2018 (24.44 KB / PDF)

Action on breast cancer could halt rise of disease in Africa 08-08-2018 (22.35 KB / PDF)

Brain scan checklist set to boost care for stroke survivors (23.46 KB / PDF)

World’s largest laser lends insight into giant planets of solar system 16-08 2018.pdf (22.72 KB / PDF)

Oil-and-gas-rigs-could-help-at-risk-corals-thrive-16-08-2018.pdf (41.35 KB / PDF)

A third of fruit and veg crop too ugly to sell, study shows 19.08.2018 (332.86 KB / 08)

Personal take on India’s fight for freedom scoops drama prize 20.08.2018 (500.37 KB / 08)

Literary duo join oldest book prizes’ hall of fame 20.08.2018 (432.88 KB / 08)

Chinese design’s timeless appeal is focus of festival fashion show 22-08-2018 (24.14 KB / PDF)

Carbon-emissions-in-African-savannas-triple-previous-estimates-24-08-18 (24.36 KB / PDF)

Imaging advance set to speed up quest for cell-based therapies 27-08-2018 (23.32 KB / PDF)

Carbon emissions in African savannas triple previous estimates 27-08-2018 (24.36 KB / PDF)

Mix of study and sport helps boys raise their game in class 28.08.2018 (25.13 KB / 08)

Political pioneer’s legacy to inform debate on future of democracy 29.08.18 (382.32 KB / 08)

Fossil teeth show how Jurassic reptiles adapted to changing seas 31.08.18 (345.01 KB / 08)

July

Exotic bird nursed back to health after swallowing metal screw 02-07-2018 (24.79 KB / PDF)

Brain study paves way for therapy for common cause of dementia 04-07-2018.pdf (24.44 KB / PDF)

Laser-experiments-lend-insight-into-metal-core-at-heart-of-the-Earth-06-07-2018 (21.94 KB / PDF)

Life-on-Earth-kept-to-darkness-for-much-of-history-18-07-2018 (22.47 KB / PDF)

Curbs-on-legal-highs-cut-need-for-hospital-care-study-suggests-19-07-2018-cut-need-for-hospital-care-study-suggests-19-07-2018 (25.48 KB / PDF)

HIV-infection-doubles-risk-of-heart-disease-global-study-finds-23-07-2018.pdf (23.62 KB / PDF)

Cabinets of curious glassware reflect on rare flora and fauna 25-07-2018 (22.63 KB / PDF)

Like-it-or-not-Friends-holiday-snaps-makes-us-blues-24-07-2018.pdf (22.04 KB / PDF)

Tropical-forests-may-soon-hinder-not help-climate-change-effort-25-07-2018.pdf (23.41 KB / PDF)

Gene-study-pinpoints-superbug-link-between-people-and-animals-25-07-2018 (23.89 KB / PDF)

Rare-Renaissance-book-among-treasures-of-astronomy-exhibition-26-07-2018.pdf (22.1 KB / PDF)

Predatory sea corals team up to feed on stinging jellyfish 30-07-2018 (21.68 KB / PDF)

June

Themes of feminism and politics run deep in drama prize shortlist 10.06.18 (556.21 KB / 06)

Lung study points to therapies for chronic coughing disease 13.06.2018 (23.01 KB / 06)

African mothers to benefit from bid to boost mental health 19.06.2018 (44.21 KB / PDF)

Gene-edited pigs are resistant to billion dollar virus, study finds 20.06.18 (380.57 KB / 06)

University support backs locals’ vision for a better Edinburgh 27.06.18 (322.17 KB / 06)

Extra year in class can make pupils smarter, IQ analysis shows 37.06.2018 (21.98 KB / PDF)

Inbred animals face greater threat from changes to environment 27.06.18 (22.88 KB / 06)

Bright idea brings welcome dash of colour to dementia ward 29 06 2018 (24.89 KB / PDF)

Erupting volcano probe to shed light on link to earthquakes (23.68 KB / PDF)

May

Cancer patients set to benefit from world’s largest surgery study 01.05.2018 (24.43 KB / 05)

Royal launch for latest sculpture by Kelpies creator Andy Scott 01.05.2018 (24.49 KB / 05)

Spectacular designs spotlight student flair at dazzling costume show 07.05.2018 (35.26 KB / 05)

£53m for research to probe genetic links to health and disease 08.05.2018 (23.73 KB / 05)

£4m bid to find therapies that prompt damaged tissues to repair 09.05.2018 (15.72 KB / PDF)

Jurassic fossil tail tells of missing link in crocodile family tree 10.05.2018 (22.23 KB / PDF)

Dental checklist of bad practice has patient care at its heart 11.05.2018 (24.62 KB / 05)

Vet physio clinic helps lame dogs find their feet again 16.05.2018 (363.38 KB / 05)

Brain-simulation-reveals-benefits-of-emergency-cooling-treatment-18-05-2018.pdf (23.26 KB / PDF)

Fatty liver disease research set to benefit from stem cell advance 22.05.2018 (365.76 KB / 05)

Bid to beat obesity focuses on fat that keeps us warm 24.05.2018 (372.49 KB / 05)

April

Rare books full of bright ideas illustrate value of art in class 01 04 2018 (22.16 KB / PDF)

Street dogs to benefit from app that keeps canine health on track 02.04.2018 (22.07 KB / PDF)

Warming seas could put at-risk seabirds out of sync with prey 02.04.2018 (23.75 KB / PDF)

Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in time 03.04.2018 (23.6 KB / PDF)

Smallest galaxies in Universe lend insights into dark matter 06.04.2018 (24.16 KB / PDF)

New method lets doctors quickly assess severity of brain injuries 09.04.2018 (24.54 KB / PDF)

Darker emoji skin tones promote diversity, Twitter study shows 10.04.2018 (21.38 KB / PDF)

Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby’s future fertility 13.04.2018 (25.87 KB / PDF)

Spy Week events put espionage and intrigue in the spotlight 13.04.2018 (63.72 KB / PDF)

Depression study pinpoints genes that may trigger the condition 16.04.2018 (25.87 KB / PDF)

Under-fives should be priority for snail fever therapy (23.55 KB / PDF)

Malaria study reveals gene variants linked to risk of disease 25.04.2018 (24.25 KB / 04)

Independent experts to evaluate flagship NHS tech scheme 30.04.2018 (23.51 KB / 04)

March

Waterfalls offer insights into how rivers shape their surrounds (22.49 KB / PDF)

Meal times may be key to managing malaria, parasite study shows (21.76 KB / PDF)

Liver study offers insights into hard-to-treat diseases 09.03.2018 (23.48 KB / PDF)

Emotional support is key for stroke patients 09 03 2018 (24.88 KB / PDF)

Sensors in city park sound out how people and nature coexist 11.03.18 (22.54 KB / 03)

Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study (23.52 KB / PDF)

Scots born abroad have lower death rates, research shows 19.03.18 (366.53 KB / 03)

Treasured volume of Renaissance plays saved for nation 20.03.18 (273.02 KB / 03)

Physical disability boosts parenting effort, beetles study shows 22.03.18 (357.86 KB / 03)

Literary voices vie for the UK’s longest-running book prizes 28.03.18 (315.81 KB / 03)

£2.2m boost for pioneering research into mental health conditions 30 03 2018 (21.91 KB / 2M-BOOST-FOR-PIONEERING-RESEARCH-INTO-MENTAL-HEALTH-CONDITIONS-30-03-2018)

February

University takes next step in its commitment to a low carbon future 05.01.2018 (433.45 KB / 01)

Lab-grown eggs could pave way towards new fertility treatments 07.02.2018 (377.13 KB / 02)

Professor Sir Stewart Sutherland, former Principal, remembered 12.02.2018 (194.06 KB / 02)

Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet, study suggests 12.02.2018 (408.64 KB / 02)

Surgical infections linked to drug-resistant bugs, study suggests 13.02.2018 (379.64 KB / 02)

Live music census strikes note of caution over future of venues (26.23 KB / PDF)

Female hormones may be linked to asthma, study suggests 19.02.2018 (388.72 KB / 02)

Research course opens new chapter in learning 20.02.2018 (354.24 KB / 02)

Peace deals work better if reached in stages, study shows 21.02.2018 (362.88 KB / 02)

Cancer study identifies genes that stop onset of leukaemia 21.02.2018 (289.19 KB / 02)

Family’s gift aids quest to explore epilepsy link to mental health 14.02.2018 (330.13 KB / 02)

JP Mackintosh debate 27.02.18 (39.17 KB / 02)

DNA study of cow stomachs could aid meat and dairy production 28.02.2018 (23.51 KB / PDF)

January

Two simple tests could help to pinpoint cause of stroke 10.01.2018 (365.7 KB / 01)

Flu study seeks volunteers in hunt for genes linked to severe cases 11.01.2018 (359.12 KB / 01)

Brushing doesn’t stop effects of snacks on young teeth, study finds 16.01.2018 (341.28 KB / 01)

DNA study casts light on century-old mystery of how cells divide 18.01.2018 (467.93 KB / 01)

Illuminated art inspired by archives lights up library with letters 19.01.2018 (337.41 KB / 01)

Bitcoin wallet devices vulnerable to security hacks, study shows 23.01.2018 (311.9 KB / 01)

Genes are a key to problem-solving powers, DNA study reveals 23.01.2018 (318.22 KB / 01)

Principal starts tenure by teaching second year medical class 29.01.2018 (327.29 KB / 01)

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