Press release archive 2020

Archive of press releases from 2020.

December

Cell therapy spinout targets liver repair treatment 01.12.2020 (302.02 KB / 12)

Hi-tech challenge helps music groups tune into new audiences 02.12.2020 (298.6 KB / 12)

Sports stars back bid to help people see concussion in new light 04.12.2020 (296.07 KB / 12)

Genes could be key to new Covid-19 treatments, study finds 11.12.2020 (301.84 KB / 12)

Poverty linked to higher risk of Covid-19 death, study suggests 14.12.2020 (328.81 KB / 12)

Mistletoe under spotlight of major DNA study 17.12.2020 (297.16 KB / 12)

City bus firm’s app upgrade helps keep ticket fraud in check 18.12.2020 (296.39 KB / 12)

November

University commits £250,000 in grants in new Community Plan 03.11.2020 (376.49 KB / 11)

Tobacco sales ban near schools cuts licensed shops by 70 per cent 04.11.2020 (306.64 KB / 11)

Ancient crocodiles’ family tree reveals unexpected twist and turns 06.11.2020 (318.88 KB / 11)

Babies breastfed for longer gain emotional benefits, study shows 09.11.2020 (388.87 KB / 11)

Nurse training to enhance recovery care for brain injury survivors 09.11.2020 (405.33 KB / 11)

Mining rocks in orbit could aid deep space exploration 10.11.2020 (305.91 KB / 11)

Use pandemic recovery for green future, universities demand 18.11.2020 (301.99 KB / 11)

Galaxy encounter violently disturbed Milky Way, study finds 23.11.2020 (308.83 KB / 11)

Stress in pregnancy may influence baby brain development 23.11.2020 (308.6 KB / 11)

Artist seeks mementoes of places before they sink without trace 26.11.2020 (316.68 KB / 11)

October

Shutting schools increases Covid-19 deaths, study finds 07.10.2020 (302.1 KB / 10)

Covid-19’s effect on rural lives in Scotland to be measured 13.10.2020 (298.96 KB / 10)

Covid-19 drug trial raises prospect of home-based treatment 28.10.2020 (301.48 KB / 10)

Forests capture nearly half of China’s CO2 emissions, study finds 28.10.2020 (308.49 KB / 10)

Rugby has vital role to play boosting global health, study finds 28.10.2020 (311.32 KB / 10)

Michelin-starred chefs create meal ideas for students to savour 29.10.2020 (317.27 KB / 10)

September

Common species mirror rare animals’ response to global change 01.09.2020 (307.96 KB / 09)

Discovery of four Covid-19 risk groups helps guide treatment 08.09.2020 (307.31 KB / 09)

Dazzling degree show spotlights fresh creative talent 08.09.2020 (307.1 KB / 09)

Caffeine shot delivers wakeup call on antifungal drug resistance 09.09.2020 (308.87 KB / 09)

Solar farm on campus boosts University’s zero carbon bid 17.09.2020 (216.31 KB / 09)

Ocean acidification puts deep-sea coral reefs at risk of collapse 17.09.2020 (306.22 KB / 09)

Common pelvic pain drug is ineffective, study finds 23.09.2020 (301.11 KB / 09)

Majestic collections put on global stage with Google partnership 24.09.2020 (386.84 KB / 09)

Patients’ breathing test comes up short on accuracy, study finds 25.09.2020 (296.15 KB / 09)

Partnership places nursing and midwifery on global stage 28.09.2020 (325.75 KB / 09)

Vibrant carnival production wins international drama prize 29.09.2020 (413.7 KB / 09)

August

Loneliness in young people increased during lockdown, poll finds 07.08.2020 (298.03 KB / 08)

Darwin mentor and geology pioneer Charles Lyell’s archives reunited 12.08.2020 (314.65 KB / 08)

Warming threat to tropical forests risks release of carbon from soil 12.08.2020 (302.2 KB / 08)

Sustainable nylon production made possible by bacteria discovery 13.08.2020 (308.06 KB / 08)

Timely and dazzling plays shortlisted for international drama prize 17.08.2020 (405.06 KB / 08)

Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets, study shows 17.08.2020 (301.21 KB / 9_OF_COVID-LINKED_DROPLETS_STUDY_SHOWS_17)

Books dedicated to personal journeys join prizes’ hall of fame 20.08.2020 (402.89 KB / 08)

Lockdown fines more common in poorest areas, study finds 21.08.2020 (299.15 KB / 08)

Family dog feeling better thanks to high-tech cancer treatment 24.08.2020 (296.67 KB / 08)

Fracture threat to Antarctic ice could trigger sea-level rise 26.08.2020 (298.75 KB / 08)

Daylight study reveals how animals adapt between seasons 26.09.2020 (306.16 KB / 09)

Covid-19 less deadly and causes milder symptoms in children 27.08.2020 (303.31 KB / 08)

July

University hosts public debate on future role of arts and culture 08.07.2020 (314.31 KB / 07)

Experts call for closer wildlife monitoring to prevent future pandemics 09.07.2020 (307.45 KB / 07)

Blood iron levels could be key to slowing ageing, genetic study says 15.07.2020 (308.29 KB / 07)

Food security boost as data gets to root of crop yields problem 30.07.2020 (304.97 KB / 07)

Dark matter riddle comes to light as scientists scan the galaxies 30.07.2020 (368.84 KB / 07)

June

Spin-out project to rebuild voices of people who have lost theirs 02.06.2020 (302.62 KB / 06)

Social work students qualify early to join fight against Covid-19 02.06.2020 (381.32 KB / 06)

Clues to ageing come to light in vivid snapshots of brain cell links 11.06.2020 (366.35 KB / 06)

Home DNA test data wanted to boost coronavirus fight 12.06.2020 (298.72 KB / 06)

Home blood pressure test could ease GP demand and boost health 19.06.2020 (386.35 KB / 06)

Shortlist for UK’s oldest book prizes celebrates personal journeys 19.06.2020 (111.3 KB / 06)

Cancer study shows how chemicals cause complex cell mutations 23.06.2020 (87.8 KB / 06)

Edinburgh researchers to trial salt water solution to treat Covid 19 25.06.2020 (304.42 KB / 06)

Light sparked by colliding black holes seen for the first time 25.06.2020 (308.27 KB / 06)

Artists’ virtual degree show has all the vision and vigour of real thing 29.06.2020 (318.64 KB / 06)

New mobile app to boost role of women in peace processes 30.06.2020 (304.41 KB / 06)

May

Two-tier approach could start UK’s move out of lockdown 05.05.2020 (300.57 KB / 05)

Conflict study investigates if Covid-19 could give peace a chance 12.05.2020 (376.26 KB / 05)

Most Scots trust Holyrood to halt new wave of Covid-19, poll finds 14.05.2020 (300.07 KB / 05)

Young Scots to be asked how Covid-19 is changing teen life 21.05.2020 (299.54 KB / 05)

April

Critical courses made free to support NHS and global fightback 07.04.2020 (367.83 KB / 04)

Army of scientists re-deployed in search for Covid-19 treatments 16.04.2020 (300.51 KB / 04)

Survey to gauge Covid-19’s impact on our everyday lives 17.04.2020 (301.96 KB / 04)

University to support NHS by testing Covid-19 samples 22.04.2020 (324.21 KB / 04)

Laser-cut face guards to shield Covid-19 key workers 24.04.2020 (300.92 KB / 04)

Care home staff get expert advice to help ease emotional strain 26.04.2020 (395.97 KB / 04)

Obesity hampers Covid-19 recovery prospects, study finds 29.04.2020 (298.51 KB / 04)

Scientist shares £1.1m prize for pioneering brain research 29.04.2020 (242.62 KB / 1M_PRIZE_FOR_PIONEERING_BRAIN_RESEARCH_29)

March

Cloud data speeds set to soar with aid of laser mini-magnets 02.03.2020 (300.91 KB / 03)

Leaky vaccines play key role in Marek’s disease management 05.03.2020 (499.75 KB / 03)

Causes of loneliness differ between generations, research says 10.03.2020 (299.49 KB / 03)

Jim Jefferies kicks off trial to tackle heart disease 10.03.2020 (312.56 KB / 03)

Climate shifts prompt shrubs and trees to take root in open areas 10.03.2020 (306.25 KB / 03)

Fossil footprints show stegosaurs left their mark on Scottish isle 11.03.2020 (310.18 KB / 03)

February

Older people switch off from machine learning, research suggests 05.02.2020 (300.81 KB / 02)

Steroids could do more harm than good in treating coronavirus 06.02.2020 (291.44 KB / 02)

Washington letter reveals founding father with passion for farming 20.02.2020 (305.53 KB / 02)

New app could reduce stress around children’s autism assessment 24.02.2020 (295.53 KB / 02)

Genetic resistance to lethal virus found in key farmed fish species 25.02.2020 (302.33 KB / 02)

Masks, myths and magic cast their spell in gallery show 26.02.2020 (694.18 KB / 02)

Male-killing bugs hold key to butterflies’ curious colour changes 27.02.2020 (316.23 KB / 02)

Baldness gene discovery reveals origin of hairy alpine plants 27.022020 (299.54 KB / 03)

January

Gut bacteria could guard against Parkinson’s, study finds 13.01.2020 (300.38 KB / 01)

Cell therapy trialled in mice offers diabetes treatment hope 14.01.2020 (446.29 KB / 01)

Antarctic melt briefly offset as extreme El Niño brings extra snow 16.01.2020 (308.54 KB / 01)

Genetic study seeks people with Northern Isles ancestry 16.01.2020 (298.16 KB / 01)

Landmark trial seeks people with MND to test potential treatments 16.01.2020 (301.15 KB / 01)

Warm-blooded crocs thrived in Jurassic cold snap, fossil teeth show 21.01.2020 (305.01 KB / 01)

Global science team on red alert as Arctic lands grow greener 31.01.2020 (492.09 KB / 01)

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