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Drug trial studies plant-based oral cancer therapy for dogs
Vets at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will investigate the effectiveness of treatment derived from berries on canine oral melanoma. A clinical trial is set to test a new treatment for an aggressive form of oral cancer that affects dogs.
Edinburgh Innovators secure top prizes at Scotland’s Converge Awards
Four University of Edinburgh projects have claimed victory at this year’s Converge Awards, an annual awards ceremony designed to celebrate and reward the pinnacle of Scottish academic innovation.
DNA encoding method aids data-driven genetics research
New approach to representing genetic inheritance could support studies involving large datasets. A new method of encoding and understanding the ancestry of a set of related DNA sequences could support storage and analysis of large genetic datasets.
Appointment of Director of Innovation for the Easter Bush Campus
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a Director of Innovation (DoI) for the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, a critical role to continue the growth and recognition of this leading research and innovation community within Midlothian Science Zone.
Science Insights 2024: Inspiring future scientists
The University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine has successfully concluded its annual Science Insights outreach programme. This year, the initiative provided school pupils with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of scientific research and exploration.
Mussel genome map enhances production and resistance
Aquaculture experts at the Roslin Institute have collaborated with industry partner Atlantic Aqua Farms to map the complete set of chromosomes for the blue mussel, an important commercial species in Europe and North America.
Green Bioactives awarded prestigious Innovate UK grant to develop revolutionary biomanufacturing platform
Green Bioactives (GBL), a world-leader in the discovery, development and sustainable production of high-value natural products using its proprietary plant cell culture technology, announced that it has been awarded a significant grant from Innovate UK, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh
Driving progress for healthy people and a healthy planet
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum gathered to learn more about the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems; developing new science, curating evidence and learning for the health and wellbeing of people and our planet.
Dick Vet Equine Hospital first in Scotland to offer standing CT and MRI to patients
The University of Edinburgh’s Dick Vet Equine Hospital in Midlothian Science Zone, has taken delivery of a new standing CT scanner to complement its existing standing MRI scanner for scanning the distal limbs of horses.
Research highlights importance of cooling hot dogs
In a bid to prevent the suffering that commonly results from this potentially fatal disorder, researchers at SRUC and the Royal Veterinary College investigated the effectiveness of different cooling methods for dogs after exercise.