Press release archive 2019

Archive of press releases from 2019.

December

Endometriosis could be treated with cancer drug, study suggests 02.12.2019 (210.42 KB / 12)

Dementia study reveals how proteins interact to stop brain signals 09.12.2019 (302.83 KB / 12)

Genetic clues of TB spread between cows and badgers revealed 16.12.2019 (306.61 KB / 12)

Genetic test could aid quest to reveal causes of rare diseases 17.12.2019 (301.6 KB / 12)

November

Wild animals evolving to give birth earlier in warming climate 05-11-2019 (394.55 KB / PDF)

One in four memory clinic patients at risk of receiving wrong advice 12.11.2019 (373.5 KB / 11)

Scottish study tracks long term outcomes of teenage offending 18.11.2019 (202.86 KB / 11)

Rare gas find solves puzzle of Southern Africa’s soaring landscape 19.11.2019 (206.27 KB / 11)

Playing board games may help protect thinking skills in old age 25.11.2019 (208.23 KB / 11)

Estranged students receive record scholarships from Edinburgh 25.11.2019 (202.81 KB / 11)

Solving fossil mystery could aid quest for ancient life on Mars 27.11.2019 (285.76 KB / 11)

Long-lost threads catch the eye in stunning embroidery showcase 27.11.2019 (209.98 KB / 11)

Potential harm of newly discovered viruses predicted by study 29.11.2019 (206.99 KB / 11)

October

Prejudice against black and ethnic Scots ‘persistent’, study shows 02.10.2019 (320.3 KB / 10)

Ethics of data and AI are focus of key appointment 02.10.2019 (335.7 KB / 10)

Nationally significant works by Darwin’s mentor secured 04.10.2019 (339.31 KB / 10)

Cell therapy safe to use in liver patients, clinical trial suggests 07.10.2019 (427.39 KB / 10)

Children’s language skills may be harmed by social hardship 08.10.2019 (445.93 KB / 10)

Fresh insights could lead to new treatments for liver disease 09.10.2019 (365.28 KB / 10)

Warmer nights prompt forest birds to lay eggs earlier in spring 16-10-2019 (316.35 KB / PDF)

Cutting-edge robot makes short work of gardening chores 24.10.2019 (323.17 KB / 10)

September

Scotland’s genetic landscape echoes Dark Age populations 02.09.2019 (345.98 KB / 09)

Body’s ageing process accelerated by DNA changes, study suggests 02.09.2019 (322.91 KB / 09)

Eminent scientist’s 160-year-old theories aid light wave discovery 03.09.2019 (333.22 KB / 09)

President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton announce first ever international CGI U meeting at the University of Edinburgh; expansion to a year-round program 04.09.2019 (367.98 KB / 09)

Teeth offer vital clues about diet during the Great Irish Famine 10.09.2019 (337.64 KB / 09)

Scale of suicides by pesticide poisoning revealed by new study 10.09.2019 (367.25 KB / 09)

AI can predict social media users’ views, even if they never post 11.09.2019 (329.82 KB / 09)

J.K. Rowling donates further £15m to multiple sclerosis research 12.09.2019 (342.44 KB / K)

Edinburgh data centre to boost respiratory research and innovation 12.09.2019 (352.82 KB / 09)

Deep mysteries of the human brain to be uncovered by new study 18.09.2019 (368.89 KB / 09)

Wild animals’ immune systems decline with age, sheep study finds 19.09.2019 (344.38 KB / 09)

Pupils do not benefit from so-called growth mindset, study shows 19.09.2019 (322.63 KB / 09)

Rare chicken breeds could be saved by surrogacy advance 30.09.2019 (323.36 KB / 09)

August

Edinburgh is global hotspot for inflammatory bowel disease rates 01.08.2019 (364.47 KB / 08)

Data analysis tool to help scientists make sense of mouse’s calls 06.08.2019 (366.03 KB / 08)

Cow gut DNA study finds bugs that could up meat and milk yields 07.08.2019 (333.87 KB / 08)

Oil rigs could pump CO2 emissions into rocks beneath North Sea 08.08.2019 (328.65 KB / 08)

Diet change needed to save vast areas of tropics, study warns 12.08.2019 (286.11 KB / 08)

Satellite study reveals that area emits one billion tonnes of carbon 13.08.2019 (342.47 KB / 08)

One in five awaiting new hip suffering extreme pain, study shows 15.08.2019 (120.06 KB / 08)

Tales of love and war win oldest book prizes in centenary year 17.08.2019 (316 KB / 08)

Hi-tech measures could help doctors ease lung patients’ plight 26.08.2019 (337.07 KB / 08)

July

Synthetic skin made with nanotechnology may aid wound healing 01.07.2019 (331.46 KB / 07)

Cancer study to ease plight of people at advanced stages of illness 09.07.2019 (326.13 KB / 07)

Cycling success may hold key to free up fifth of agricultural land 10.07.2019 (445.74 KB / 07)

Nature’s insect navigators inspire robots that find their own way 18.02.2019 (300.94 KB / 02)

Appeal aims to save works by Darwin’s mentor and inspiration 19.07.2019 (413.97 KB / 07)

Tiny bubbles hold clue to better performing industrial technologies 30.07.2019 (310.82 KB / 07)

June

Video GP surgeries could curb need for face-to-face visits 03.06.2019 (376.59 KB / 06)

Gene-edited chicken cells resist bird flu virus in the lab 03.06.2019 (372.36 KB / 06)

Study sheds light on how cells in the body can sense cancer 05.06.2019 (370.82 KB / 06)

Brain-disorder-leaves-lasting-legacy-of-disability-06-06-2019 (451.9 KB / PDF)

Rapid retreat of Arctic coastline revealed in images from the air 07.06.2019 (295.47 KB / 06)

Multiple sclerosis maps reveal regional variation across Scotland 17.06.2019 (364.05 KB / 06)

Innovative European alliance receives funding 26.06.2019 (276.35 KB / 06)

Blood supply therapy bid boosted by fresh insights into key cells 26.06.2019 (375.09 KB / 06)

Dementia study links gene with damage to brain connections 27.06.2019 (322.36 KB / 06)

May

Air pollution levels could play key role in impact of heatwaves 06.05.2019 (314.28 KB / 05)

Great chocolate is a complex mix of science, physicists reveal 08.05.2019 (289.39 KB / 05)

Immune system discovery could aid quest for stem cell therapies 14.05.2019 (307.55 KB / 05)

Dog DNA find could aid quest to help breeds breathe more easily 16.05.2019 (381.19 KB / 05)

Scientists discover signalling circuit boards inside body’s cells 24.05.2019 (374.65 KB / 05)

Immune discovery set to boost cancer therapies, study suggests 28.05.2019 (374.67 KB / 05)

Early statin treatment may help children with Fragile X 29.05.2019 (376.16 KB / 05)

Trio enters University’s Sports Hall of Fame 30-05-2019 (275.03 KB / PDF)

DNA tests for patients move closer with genome analysis advance 30.05.2019 (376.68 KB / 05)

April

Jurassic crocodile discovery sheds light on reptiles’ family tree 04.04.2019 (123.67 KB / 04)

Parkinson’s clues seen in tiny fish could aid quest for treatments 04.04.2019 (371.78 KB / 04)

Immune cells key to predicting cancer outcomes, research suggests 08.04.2019 (152.46 KB / 04)

Elements can be solid and liquid at the same time, study reveals 08.04.2019 (417.12 KB / 04)

Tobacco shops on the rise in Scotland’s poorest neighbourhoods 09.04.2019 (335.24 KB / 04)

Prostate medicines linked to type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests 11.04.2019 (372.61 KB / 04)

Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects 14.04.2019 (365.23 KB / 04)

Diet during development affects mating habits, insect study shows 15.04.2019 (360.51 KB / 04)

Crohn’s disease research set to benefit from £1.8m funding boost 15.04.2019 (321.6 KB / 8M_FUNDING_BOOST_15)

Genome sequencing lab awarded international quality stamp 15.04.2019 (367.93 KB / 04)

Healthy meal kits can boost children’s long-term health 16.04.2019 (285.67 KB / 04)

Vivid show recalls Scotland’s links with Spanish-speaking world 17.04.2019 (438.56 KB / 04)

Online course places Islamic law in its many contexts 23-04-2019 (382.07 KB / PDF)

Early melting of winter snowfall advances the arctic springtime 25-04-2019.pdf (369.62 KB / PDF)

Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial 25-04-2019 (379.47 KB / PDF)

March

People-choose-romantic-partners-with-similar-lifespan,-study-finds-03-03-2019 (120.88 KB / PDF)

Women’s-rights-more-likely-to-feature-in-peace-deals,-study-says-04-03-2019 (123.97 KB / PDF)

Light show at city landmark honours student’s charitable legacy 05-09-2019.pdf (128.09 KB / PDF)

Arts and PE help pupils to thrive at school 07-03-2019 (120.54 KB / PDF)

Bid to beat drug resistance boosted by worldwide sewage survey 09-03-2019 (119.51 KB / PDF)

Deep water coral reef faces growing threat from plastic pollution 11-03-2019 (122.96 KB / PDF)

Ancient records prompt rethink of animal evolution timeline 11-03-2019 (127.91 KB / PDF)

Scientists go to extremes to reveal make-up of Earth’s core 12-03-2019 (361.08 KB / PDF)

Children’s-noses-hold-clues-to-serious-lung-infections-study-shows-15-03-2019 (106.52 KB / PDF)

US expansion spreads word on bilingualism benefits 19-03-2019 (326.39 KB / PDF)

Philosophy in schools is good for thought, experts say 19-03-2019 (370.17 KB / PDF)

Test centre aims to bring tidal technology on stream at high speed 19-03-2019 (364.04 KB / PDF)

Supercomputer simulations shed light on how liquid drops combine 20.03.19 (437.81 KB / 03)

Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks 22.03.19 (362.87 KB / 03)

Smartphone test spots poisoned water risk to millions of lives 26-03-2019 (326.91 KB / PDF)

Border Collie breeders helped by study of gene linked to sight loss 29-03-2019 (364.49 KB / PDF)

Light show at city landmark honours student’s charitable legacy 26-03-2019 (378.86 KB / PDF)

Sepsis study to focus on genes in quest for treatments 27-03-2019 (485.95 KB / PDF)

Amazon rainforest could become US China trade war casualty experts warn 29-03-2019 (273.8 KB / PDF)

Spectre of Britain’s best loved agent looms large over Spy Week 29-03-2019 (380.65 KB / PDF)

February

Bid to beat drug resistance boosted by worldwide sewage survey 09-03-2019 (119.51 KB / PDF)

Remarkable roll call remembered for Business School centenary 01.02.2019 (337.12 KB / 02)

Insight into protein formation could aid understanding of diseases 04.02.2019 (324.36 KB / 02)

Iron-rich planet formed after distant worlds’ high-speed collision 04.02.2019 (342.58 KB / 02)

Early life adversity affects two in three Scots children, study finds 04.02.2019 (366.02 KB / 02)

Origins of depression brought into focus in large-scale genetic study 04.02.2019 (375.16 KB / 02)

Films portray migrants’ memories in new light 07.02.2019 (326.07 KB / 02)

Lucky pup Toby back to health after vets remove metal needle 10.02.2019 (373.76 KB / 02)

Wave device could deliver clean energy to thousands of homes 12.02.2019 (427.09 KB / 02)

Student YouTube star makes DIY robotics look as easy as Pi 13.02.2019 (273.67 KB / 02)

Cell study sheds light on damage caused by ageing 14.02.2019 (372.92 KB / 02)

Survey-seeks-to-gauge-public-opinion-on-gene-edited-meat-15-02-19 (131.83 KB / PDF)

believing-your-partner-cares-is-good-for-health-research-suggests-19-02-19.pdf (122.98 KB / PDF)

Land-use-delays-could-hamper-climate-efforts,-study-suggests-19-02-19.pdf (138.49 KB / PDF)

Artists-venture-beyond-borders-in-politically-focussed-exhibition-21-02-2019 (149.46 KB / PDF)

Cracking-feather-formation-could-lead-to-cooler-birds-21-02-2019 (129.88 KB / PDF)

January

Genes reveal clues about people’s potential life expectancy 07.01.2019 (364.61 KB / 01)

Immune cell clues offer hope to hypertension patients, study suggests 17.01.2019 (390.32 KB / 01)

North Sea rocks could act as large-scale renewable energy stores 21.01.2019 (367.68 KB / 01)

£20m global cities study seeks to limit risk of natural disasters 22.01.2019 (368.19 KB / 01)

Study sheds light on brain cell changes in people with MS 23.01.2019 (381.44 KB / 01)

Brexit could weaken trade links with Asia, study suggests 28.01.2019 (123.57 KB / 01)

Trial using donated eye tissue offers stem cell surgery hope 28.01.2019 (392.23 KB / 01)

Digital career advisor boosts prospects for jobless, study suggests 29.01.2019 (333.3 KB / 01)

Male contraception put to the test in Manchester and Edinburgh 29.01.2019 (239.45 KB / 01)

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