Press release archive 2020

Archive of press releases from 2020.

December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October

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

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

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

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

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

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

September

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August

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

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

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

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

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

Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets, study shows 17.08.2020 (301.21 KB PDF)

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

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

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

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

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

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

July

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

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

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

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

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

June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May

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

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

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

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

April

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientist shares £1.1m prize for pioneering brain research 29.04.2020 (242.62 KB PDF)

March

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

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

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

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

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

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

February

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

January

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

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

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

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

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

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

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