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Flu’s ability to withstand fever poses major health risk

02 December, 2025

Bird flu genes could be incorporated into strains which are not tempered by high temperatures,…

Axolotl lab to support human health research

01 December, 2025

A new research facility dedicated to axolotls – remarkable creatures known for their ability to…

Gene therapy could inform treatment for childhood dementia

28 November, 2025

Studies in mice and sheep offer hope for future treatment of a neurological disease affecting…

International study finds gene linked with risk of delirium

25 November, 2025

A major genetic risk factor for delirium has been identified in a landmark study that analysed the…

UK AI strategy sees Edinburgh as vital for powering science

25 November, 2025

The University of Edinburgh is set to play a key part in how AI is used to revolutionise research…

Decoding the genome’s hidden grammar

18 November, 2025

An ambitious synthetic biology project involving researchers from the Institute of Genetics and…

Lack of genetic diversity monitoring threatens rare breeds

10 November, 2025

Gaps in monitoring genetic diversity of UK livestock highlights risks for rare breeds, research…

Dark genome holds clues to Neanderthal face shape

10 November, 2025

Differences in a specific region of the Neanderthal genetic code may have contributed to their…

Gene mutation reprograms cells and tricks immune cells to promote cancer

28 October, 2025

A new study has found how a single cancer-causing gene mutation (in the Ras gene) can rapidly…

Pigs developed to be resistant to deadly virus

22 October, 2025

Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting…

£70 million investment in biotech spinout Trogenix to tackle aggressive cancers

06 October, 2025

Institute for Regeneration and Repair spinout Trogenix, which is developing innovative cancer…

Genetic discovery could herald new rheumatoid arthritis drugs

07 July, 2025

A group of genes linked with a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis have been discovered in a…

New insights into high grade serous ovarian cancer tumour evolution

02 July, 2025

A study led by researchers at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer has gained new insights into how…

Honorary membership for intensive care researcher Professor Kenneth Baillie

02 July, 2025

The Intensive Care Society has awarded Honorary Membership to Professor Baillie for his significant…

Hub to aid precision breeding of farm animals

26 June, 2025

£5m investment to enable sustainable, healthy livestock through engineering biology.

The search for immune-based treatments for Staphylococcus aureus infections

16 June, 2025

Researchers analysed data from multiple studies and identified nearly 4,000 genes linked to the…

Harnessing artificial intelligence to identify genetic disease associations

12 June, 2025

Researchers have used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, developed by the popular…

Royal accolade for infectious diseases expert

11 June, 2025

CBE in King’s Birthday honours marks career spent in research and government service.

Significant gaps in testing for genetic cancer risk, study finds

09 June, 2025

Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance…

Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children

04 June, 2025

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the…