2019

Young beekeepers use lab techniques to investigate parasites in their own bees at Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

Tuberculosis in cattle and badgers passes between members of the same species at least twice as often than between cow and badger.

Research event on our campus spurs ideas for collective action to improve food production in African countries.

Strong contributions of the Roslin Institute to the rural economy and gender balance were praised during a debate.

The remarkable ability of some bacteria to transfer from one species to another has been highlighted by a novel study method.

European Master students are learning lab skills in Roslin Innovation Centre’s labs.

The discovery of a gene active in specialised chicken gut cells paves the way for studies investigating better design of vaccines.

Complex behaviours in dogs are influenced by genetics, research has found.

Breeding for goats resilient to climate change could be aided by a gene study.

A genetic study of lung cancer in sheep could lead to earlier diagnosis of the disease in sheep and people.

Scientists, industry representatives and policymakers meet to define research priorities in livestock production.

Better understanding of the social and genetic factors linked to harmful aggressive behaviour in pig pens could lead to improved management.

Research led by Roslin scientists highlights a key protein linked to the formation of hardened arteries and the mechanisms behind this.

Reception at Scottish Parliament highlights University of Edinburgh’s international work on advancing gender equality in science.

Collaboration aims at producing off-the-shelf stem cells for more efficient and less costly regenerative treatments in horses.

Scientists’ predictions of the potential impact of a UK outbreak of African swine fever inform a national campaign.

Rats can anticipate a positive experience and their excitement is shared by others around them.

A research partnership with industry is using pig stem cells to research muscle and fat development, towards producing leaner meats.

Two years on, Roslin Innovation Centre is home to 23 tenants and hosts collaboration in animal sciences, agritech and One Health.

We are celebrating this announcement by looking at present and future research stemming from Dolly the Sheep.

Rising antimicrobial resistance, fuelled by overuse of treatments, could be curbed with a framework inspired by climate change targets.

Scientists are to examine how experience of stress impacts on the development of brain processes linked to appetite in birds.

The University of Edinburgh has honoured Professor Richard Mellanby with the Chancellor’s Award for Impact.

A toxin produced by E. coli bacteria is responsible for the emergence of a life-threatening disease in people.

Efforts are ongoing to make the Easter Bush campus a place where hedgehogs can safely feed, shelter and breed.

Insights into how animals experience feelings and emotions will be explored in talks, discussions and tours at a public event

Infertile hens have been used to carry eggs containing other breeds, in a development using gene editing.

Scientific and medical experts are considering possible projects for the forthcoming Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.

Researchers at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health reflect on the first five years and plan for the future.

A new collaboration agreement has been signed to develop a vaccine to prevent life-threatening diseases in people.

National award recognises work towards understanding tissue fusion in embryonic development.

Novel analysis gives insights into how gene activity can help us understand how genetic differences inherited from each parent influence important traits in animals.

Programme in one health models of disease is one of four PhD University of Edinburgh programmes to be awarded funding by Wellcome.

The UK Immunological Toolbox website is now live to promote veterinary immunology and vaccinology research.

DNA samples from patients affected by sepsis could help scientists identify genes linked to the condition.

Differentiation between brain diseases could be aided by detection of a novel protein, scientists discovered.

Research funding will help to understand how one of the world's most costly animal diseases spreads.

A new epidemiological model predicts the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing or eliminating infectious diseases in livestock. 

A new research approach could help progress towards therapies for a devastating childhood illness.

School pupils take part in a hands-on workshop to learn how gene editing could help tackle a highly contagious bovine virus.

Scientists discovered thousands of microbes in cows’ stomachs which could improve meat and dairy yields, and cows’ health.

A free scientific toolkit for the classroom, already used by hundreds of children in Scotland, is available for download.

An initiative to protect hedgehogs has been launched at the Easter Bush Campus.

Investigating superbugs, flu, malaria, rabies and tuberculosis.

A combination of antibiotics and a drug used to treat kidney infections could effectively treat a common superbug and limit the impact of antibiotic resistance.

Researchers have discovered how to use smell to produce a positive emotional state in animals - by tickling rats.

A £1.75M grant will support research to uncover mechanisms of drug resistance in African livestock trypanosomes, transmitted by tsetse flies.

Converging plant and animal breeding could more than double the rates of genetic gain of breeding programs.

Childhood eye disease patients could benefit from insights revealed in new chicken study.

Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop the bird flu virus from spreading in chicken cells grown in the lab.

Genetic selection and editing to remove errors may help to improve fitness of livestock populations, computer simulation suggests.

We’re taking our science on the road to discuss the potential of animal genetics and celebrate 100 years of animal genetics in Edinburgh.

Study looking into how the brain normally ages paves the way to research into neurodegenerative diseases.

Scientists have been mapping the genetic make-up of bees and organisms living inside them to keep them safe from disease.

Scientists have discovered a DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds.

Study of an infectious brain condition that destroys nerve cells helps to explain why some individuals may be at more risk than others.

The Roslin public engagement team went to Kenya to train scientists to engage school girls with science.

Human pandemic by new bird flu viruses is a continuing threat, but control measures can minimise the risks, scientists say.

Genetic variation of Scottish red deer populations may indicate they are healthy but can be at risk of new diseases.

The genetic propensity of animals to transmit diseases affects survival in populations during epidemics, study shows.

Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Cath Calderwood, visited The Roslin Institute to discuss our research into sepsis.

Vaccines for rabies, chicken disease, cattle, E. coli and more at The Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Edinburgh Genomics has received an accreditation to mark the quality of its genome sequencing services.

Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

New European research consortium will use next-generation breeding technology to produce safer, healthier and resource-efficient farmed fish.

Millions of street dogs could be vaccinated by using an oral dog vaccine for rabies hidden in food, research suggests.

The University of Edinburgh recognised our Campus for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Scientists will investigate the role genes play during sepsis infection thanks to funding from Sepsis Research.

A study that identified a gene linked to blindness in Border collies has led to a new genetic test for the condition.

Poems by Roslin scientists about our research on viruses, chickens, bees, genome sequencing and more for World Poetry Day.

New study will identify genes that reduce Influenza A infection in pigs and chickens, and genes that limit the spread of the virus to people.

Scientists at The Roslin Institute will support new African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) fellows in Ethiopia.

Professor Eleanor Riley has been awarded the 2019 Ronald Ross medal for her research in malaria immunology and contributions to Africa.

People tend to unwittingly choose a life partner with a comparable life expectancy, research suggests.

Scientists have revealed how bird feathers form in a wave-like motion, which could help cool birds.

Journal front-cover study identifies a novel protein in mice that may support embryo cell survival during its very first days of existence.

Major new aquaculture genetics consortium aims to take a leap forward in stock improvement of vital UK species.

Researchers launch a survey for people to share their views on the use of gene-editing in animals through an online survey.

Deforestation and land use changes impact the spread of infectious diseases, research suggests.

Research uncovers how lung tissue is remodelled to support an immune response to influenza.

Work at the Institute sheds light on how human cancers develop and how to treat them as well as our susceptibility to cancer.

Scientists launch a survey for dairy farmers to inform research studies aiming at improving diagnostics for cattle pregnancy and disease.

Researchers explored the link between vitamin D levels and health outcomes in Scottish hill sheep.

Chickens that are genetically modified to produce human proteins in their eggs can offer a cost-effective method of producing drugs.

Researchers have created a new high quality water buffalo genome assembly, which surpasses that of the human and goat assemblies in contiguity.

Advanced technologies that read long strings of DNA can produce flawed data that could affect genetic studies, experts warn.

The two consortiums will help to understand and prevent diseases affecting farmed salmon.

Richard Leonard MSP and Rhoda Grant MSP visited us to learn about the research conducted at the Institute.

Roslin scientists ran a beekeeping citizen science workshop at Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

Scientists have uncovered a genetic difference in people who show greater compassion for animals.