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Bowel cancer cells mimic skin to spread disease

11 June, 20252025 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Cancer cells can mimic skin or muscle cells in aggressive bowel cancer to enable them to spread…

University set to host £750m national supercomputer

11 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

The University of Edinburgh has been announced as the home of the UK's next national…

Molecule find could pave way for new MND drugs

10 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor…

AI talent receives boost as scholarships announced

09 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

Edinburgh is among the top universities across the UK to be part of a pivotal scholarship scheme…

Significant gaps in testing for genetic cancer risk, study finds

09 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance…

Experts call for global drive to boost child safety

04 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

University experts have contributed evidence to a global call for a new approach to safeguard…

Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children

03 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the…

Socioeconomic status linked with brain health

03 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study…

World first soft robots walk off machine that makes them

26 May, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Scientists have created the first soft robots that can walk straight out of the machines that make…

Global trade vital to healthy food provision

16 May, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Trade barriers around the world could limit the availability of healthy, sustainable food, research…

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