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 PDF)

Anticipation mounts as oldest book awards approach milestone 04-12-2018 (127.79 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDF)

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

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

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 PDF)

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 PDF)

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

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 PDF)

October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 

Superbug discovery renews hope for antibiotic treatment 04-09-2108 (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 10-09-2018 (21.67 KB PDF)

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

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

UK India project combats antimicrobial resistance with diagnostics v3 13-09-2018 (61.78 KB PDF)

China launches first low carbon college with expert help- from UK 15-09-18 (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 PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August

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

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

Dogs set to benefit from simple blood test to spot liver disease 05-08-2018 (23.72 KB PDF)

Map of a billion brain links reveals clues about how we think 06-08-2018 (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 14-08-2018 (23.46 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDF)

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

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

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 (25.48 KB PDF)

HIV infection doubles risk of heart disease global study finds 18-07-2018.pdf (23.62 KB PDF)

Cabinets of curious glassware reflect on rare flora and fauna 23-07-2018 (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 super bug 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 10.06.2018 (556.21 KB PDF)

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

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 20.06.2018 (380.57 KB PDF)

University support backs locals’ vision for a better Edinburgh 27.06.2018 (322.17 KB PDF)

Extra year in class can make pupils smarter, IQ analysis shows 27.06.2018 (21.98 KB PDF)

Inbred animals face greater threat from changes to environment 27.06.2018 (22.88 KB PDF)

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 29.06.2018 (23.68 KB PDF)

May

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

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

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

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

£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 PDF)

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

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 PDF)

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

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 17.04.2018 (23.55 KB PDF)

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

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

March

Waterfalls offer insights into how rivers shape their surrounds 06.03.2018 (22.49 KB PDF)

Meal times may be key to managing malaria, parasite study shows 08.03.2018 (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 PDF)

Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study 12.03.2018 (23.52 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

£2.2m boost for pioneering research into mental health conditions 30.03.2018 (21.91 KB PDF)

February

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

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

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

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

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

Live music census strikes note of caution over future of venues 16.02.2008 (26.23 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

JP Mackintosh debate 27.02.18 (39.17 KB PDF)

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 PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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