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Study pinpoints depression genes across ethnicities
New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations…
Uni’s sport and wellbeing impact delivers £22.6m economic benefits
An independent report into the University of Edinburgh’s sport & wellbeing activities has shown…
Boost treatment by a fifth to cut NHS Scotland backlog
NHS Scotland must treat at least 20 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases over the next three…
Discovery reveals how ancient reptiles ruled the skies
An evolutionary puzzle relating to how pterosaurs took flight and dominated the air, some 225…
Tribute to alumnus and Nobel winner Sir Fraser Stoddart
Edinburgh alumnus and Nobel Prize-winning chemist Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart has died at the age…
Academics celebrated in New Year Honours
Two members of the University community have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List…
News review of 2024
It has been another extraordinary year at the University of Edinburgh, lit up by groundbreaking…
Experts urge fairness for all in low-carbon switch
Researchers at Edinburgh have been aiding efforts to ensure Scotland’s switch to a low-carbon…
Rugby gives most players a mental boost, study shows
Nine out of ten rugby players say taking part in the sport boosts their mental health and wellbeing…
Genes linked to deadly parasites’ spread beyond Africa identified
Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native…
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