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Oxygen loss raises disease risk by altering genes

28 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body…

Project brings light to winter blues sufferers

23 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

A programme to help people struggling with a low mood during the winter months is heading to one of…

Gene-edited pigs resistant to deadly viral disease

22 October, 20252025 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Researchers have created pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly…

UK universities seed new green investment fund

16 October, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

A coalition of UK higher education institutions and trusts have selected an asset manager for a…

Tropical rainforest shifts from carbon sink to source

15 October, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Tropical rainforests in Australia are the first in the world to contribute more carbon to the…

€10m project to accelerate AI use in UK

10 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

A new multi-million-pound European project is set to boost adoption of AI among businesses and…

Report shows scale of child abuse and sexual exploitation

07 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

A new report has revealed fresh insights into the scale of sexual exploitation and abuse of…

Autumn Festivals aglow with inspiring events

07 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

A vibrant line-up of festivals is set to energise curious minds at the University this autumn.

Height loss could predict pregnancy bone condition

06 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Measuring height at the beginning and end of a person’s pregnancy could help to diagnose a rare,…

Brainwave tool to spot childhood epilepsy earlier

25 September, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Children with epilepsy could benefit from pioneering Edinburgh research that aims to make it…

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