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Diet changes can cut emissions at no extra food cost

02 July, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving…

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Devolved governments seen to favour some regions

01 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

People in Scotland and Wales often view governments as favouring wealthier, urban and central areas…

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Strong torso muscles linked to lower heart attack risk

30 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according…

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Rare ageing disorder links ‘biological clock’ to disease

30 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster…

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UK’s £750m supercomputer milestone as turf cut

25 June, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Construction on the site of the UK’s most powerful computer has begun, which experts are hailing as…

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Protein linked to severe COVID and lung disease

24 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19…

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Algae microbots take aim at bladder cancer

22 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting…

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Leading lights celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

15 June, 20262026 Research

Change-makers from the University community have been celebrated in the King’s Birthday Honours.

image of four academics - L - R ProfessorProfessor Andrew Morris Professor, Paul Nisbet, Dr Ann Matheson, Professor Bruce Whitelaw

Study reveals two-decade delay in hypermobility diagnoses

15 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

People living with hypermobile disorders in the UK face diagnostic delays of up to two decades,…

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Gaming trend shares insights into Viking ruler

12 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

The Mediterranean adventures of an 11th-century Norwegian king known for his invasion of England…

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