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Breakthrough article from Greiss lab published in Nucleic Acids Research

03 November, 2022

Using a quadruplet codon to expand the genetic code of an animal.

DNA offers insights into pig muscle development

03 November, 2022

Analysis of the genetic code of pigs provides insights into muscle growth to inform breeding…

TestEd team awarded Principal’s Medal at winter graduation ceremony

03 November, 2022

Professor Tim Aitman received the medal on behalf of the team for significant achievements in…

Mink farms’ coronavirus outbreak driven by workers

03 November, 2022

Covid-19 transmission between mink farms in the Netherlands was associated with movements of staff…

Genetic contact tracing could help curb TB outbreaks

03 November, 2022

Routine analysis of bacteria in cattle and badgers could help manage early spread of costly disease…

Card game teaches livestock genetics

03 November, 2022

A free online resource for children will teach how genetics research can help East African…

Bacterial gene has key role in Legionnaires’ disease

03 November, 2022

A large-scale study of bacterial DNA samples had uncovered the significance of a gene in causing…

Listen again: Genomics @Edinburgh - Facilities Day

03 November, 2022

We were delighted to host our virtual event - Facilities Day on Wednesday 24 November 2021.

Listen again: Genomics at Edinburgh launch event

03 November, 2022

We were delighted to host our virtual launch event on Thursday 16 September 2021.

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Martina Dajak on improving the phenotype of an industrial oil-producing microalgae strain

10 May, 2025

She discusses the expanding Omega-3 nutrient gap caused by overfishing and climate change, and…

Connectivity in dolphin DNA may support conservation plans

10 May, 2025

Atlantic white-sided dolphins have been shown to be highly interconnected within their population,…

Dr Bryan Wee on the study of the genomes of bacterial pathogens

10 May, 2025

He talks about studying the genomes of bacterial pathogens to learn how bacteria spread and how…

Dr Marcin Plech on research into human hereditary diseases through deep mutation scanning

10 May, 2025

He talks about how his research could have immediate impact on the detection and treatment of…

Ersi Christodoulou on understanding the formation of bile ducts in the embryo

10 May, 2025

She talks about the bile ducts, tubular structures that carry bile (a fluid involved in digestion)…

Dr Robert Hillary on analysing genetic, epigenetic, and other omic data in large health studies

10 May, 2025

He talks about his research, which focuses on finding biomarkers in our blood that could help…

Amelia Edmondson-Stait on the connection between inflammation and psychiatric symptoms

10 May, 2025

She talks about how she uses large population data sets of thousands of people to identify patterns…

Dr Elisa Barbieri on the regulation of gene expression in stem cells

10 May, 2025

She tells us that she is currently trying to unravel the molecular mechanisms that determine…

Dr Elena Bernabeu on understanding the association between multiple omics signatures and human traits

10 May, 2025

She talks about the quest to better understand sex differences in the omics that could explain why…

Genome project sheds light on rare diseases in Scotland

10 May, 2025

Detection and treatment of rare and severe inherited diseases in routine care can be improved by…