2018

A busy year filled with news-worthy research, awards, scientific and public events, training courses and more.

Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre gives school pupils and community groups hands-on experience in a real laboratory setting.

Scientists have discovered genes linked to red hair, helping to solve a mystery of how redheads inherit their flaming locks.

New half million pound project may help to develop new therapeutics to treat certain intestinal diseases.

Data-driven innovation in healthcare and agritech are the focus of visit by Scottish Government and Universities to India.

A subtype of E. coli O157 found in cattle may be responsible for higher rates of severe human infection in Scotland, report suggests.

Researchers mapped the entire make-up of honey bees in the UK and the organisms that live inside them.

A new study has found that the high concentration of ammonia in dogs with liver disease causes increased levels of inflammation.

A pioneering technique designed to identify the range of immune cells in a tumour could speed the development of cancer treatments.

Nicola Sturgeon has formally opened the Roslin Innovation Centre on Easter Bush Campus and visited the Science Outreach Centre.

Mission Rabies app - used to direct teams in numerous rabies control campaigns - has reached over 1.5 million data entries in 16 countries.

Experts have joined a bid to examine the genetic code of all 1.5 million animals, plants and other forms of life on Earth.

Choosing a baby's name that is distinctive is becoming harder, research reveals.

Roslin scientists provide information on this contagious and untreatable virus that is affecting pig populations globally.

A new vaccine strategy could offer protection to millions of chickens threatened by a serious respiratory disease.

Easter Bush Campus Open Day drew nearly 800 people to meet researchers and vets and learn about their work in animal health and genetics.

Scientists have developed an atlas of genetic associations with data from over 452,000 individuals.

Following recent reports of a case of BSE at a farm in Aberdeeenshire, Professor Neil Mabbott provides information about the disease.

Adopting a more local and flexible approach could be key to boosting small-scale chicken production in Ethiopia, study finds.

New study reveals how bacteria evolve rapidly and will help to understand how they become antibiotic resistant.

A protein (CFP1) known to regulate a class of genes also targets another, unexpected class of genes, to switch them on, scientists found.

Vito Mastrochirico Filho is visiting us from Brazil to develop tools for improvement of native fish species in Brazil for the first time.

Dr Pip Beard has been awarded the 2018 Journal of Comparative Pathology Plenary Lectureship and J. McFadyean medal.

Scientists developed new ultrasound method to monitor umbilical blood flow in the pig at multiple stages of pregnancy.

Scientists found that Mesenchymal Stem Cells from horses naturally produce molecules that can fight bacterial infection.

Scientists found that microRNA levels in the blood could be used to predict the future health and productivity of dairy cattle.

Dr Elly Gaunt has been awarded a Sir Henry Dale Fellowship of over a million pounds to investigate Influenza A virus.

Research into metagenomics and methane emissions has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education award.

Researchers at The Roslin Institute explain what transgenesis is and its potential applications for animal health.

Cancer treatments that involve transplanting cells into patients could move forward faster thanks to a new imaging system.

Bacteria that were thought to be resistant to a powerful antibiotic may be susceptible to treatment after all, research has found.

Midlothian Council representatives visit the Institute to see how research and public outreach can benefit the region and local communities.

Scientists have identified gene expression responses that may help understand why some salmon are more resistant to sea lice than others.

Professor Neil Mabbott shows how prions exploit the immune system to infect the body and how to stop them from causing brain disease.

Edinburgh secures prestigious "World One Health Congress" in 2020, following a competitive bid process.

Leaders of The Roslin Institute’s Athena SWAN application win 2018 Principal’s Medals of the University of Edinburgh.

This week we are taking part in the VisitScotland’s Legends campaign, showcasing Edinburgh’s strength in the life sciences section.

Experts at Edinburgh are teaming up with leading figures from industry to advance development of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis.

Dogs set to benefit from simple blood test to spot liver disease.

An animation to show how the genome editing tool CRISPR works.

High school pupils spent a week at all five research institutes of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK’s chief spokesperson on animal health and welfare issues, visited the Institute to hear about our research.

We are sad to announce that our former colleague Paul Hocking passed away on 26 July 2018.

Researchers at The Roslin Institute explain what gene editing is, how it works and the advantages of using this tool.

The study revealed that each time the bacteria jumps species, it acquires new genes that enable it to survive in its new host.

In this new video and animation, Dr Simon Lillico explains how gene editing was used to make pigs resistant to billion dollar disease.

Scientists have produced pigs that can resist one of the world's most costly animal diseases, by changing their genetic code.

The report highlights that there is great potential for food produced from livestock to contribute to better health in low-income populations.

Martin Whitfield MP was shown the work conducted at The Roslin Institute and the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

The exhibit "CARNEVALE" by artist Andrea Roe, which explores pigs' enthusiasm for investigative play, is now at The Roslin Institute.

Liz Smith MSP and Oliver Mundell MSP visited the Institute to learn how we connect school pupils with our research via our Outreach Centre.

New study explores sex differences in the expression of genes which are involved in the control of food intake and body weight in chickens.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited the new Science Outreach Centre on our campus, meeting our staff, students and visiting school pupils.

First Stepwise Approach to Rabies Elimination Workshop in India shows commitment of the Government of Goa towards rabies freedom.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited our Campus for the launch of a sculpture by the creator of The Kelpies and new buildings.

Art and science unite to serve Ethiopian farmers — "Incubated Worlds" explores genetic diversity of poultry to boost nutrition and incomes.

Scientists identified the most important factors in allowing an animal to withstand infection and disease.

Professor Sir Ian Wilmut – who led the team that created Dolly the sheep – has backed an initiative to tackle Parkinson’s disease, after being diagnosed with the condition.

Scientists are leading research to minimise the spread of bacterial diseases such as E.coli in eggs.

New pathway modelling approach combines biologist-friendly graphical notation system, flow simulation algorithm and advanced visualisations.

Council members of BBSRC have been confirmed by the board of UK Research and Innovation.

New research investigates connections between animals’ emotions and welfare.

Meat and milk production from cattle could one day be boosted, thanks to analysis of microbes in cows’ stomachs.

Miles Briggs MSP visited The Roslin Institute and the Edinburgh Genomics next generation sequencing facility to underline his support for advanced genomics technologies.

Scientists at Roslin and two other institutions receive funding from FFAR to improve health and productivity of egg-laying hens.

Researchers have developed a new sequencing method to study the survival of different Salmonella serovars simultaneously in cattle.

The event included showcasing of work on improving livestock production in Africa and the announcement of a £4 million boost from the UK Government.

Shona Robison MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, visited Edinburgh Genomics at The Roslin Institute.

By studying skin immunity decline in old age, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory pill could help make vaccines more effective in the elderly.

Volunteers are being invited to take part in a flu study to understand why some people are more susceptible to the virus than others.