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Protective swelling could repair MS nerve damage
13 February, 20262026 animal research Future of Health and Care Research
Scientists have uncovered a process by which nerve cells damaged in multiple sclerosis could…
Study sheds light on social media and mental health
10 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research
There is little evidence that the amount of time young people spend on social media is linked to…
New material could improve electronics
05 February, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research
Edinburgh scientists have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic…
‘Celtic curse’ genetic disease hotspots revealed
03 February, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
People from the Outer Hebrides and north-west Ireland have the highest risk of developing a genetic…
New map reveals cancer mutation effects
02 February, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer…
Maths experts join prestigious new academy
29 January, 20262026 Research
Six Edinburgh academics have been recognised for their mathematics expertise by a prestigious new…
Gloves to help robots get to grips with human tasks
28 January, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research
Scientists have developed new sensor glove technology that could help robots use their hands in…
AI sheds light on mysterious dinosaur footprints
27 January, 20262026 Research
A new app, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), could help scientists and the public identify…
Diet and stool tests may help predict IBD flares
20 January, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research
Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help…
Antarctica’s subglacial world world revealed in unprecedented detail
15 January, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research
A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet unveils previously unknown…
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