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 PDF)

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

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

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

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 PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDF)

September

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

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

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

President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton announce first ever international CGI U meeting at the University of Edinburgh 04.09.2019 (367.98 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July

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

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

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

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

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

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

June

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

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

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

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 PDF)

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

Innovative European alliance receives funding 26.06.2019 (276.35 KB PDF)

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

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

May

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDF)

April

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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 PDF)

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

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 26-03-2019 (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 PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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