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.

Scientists aim to identify genes that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to sea lice, parasites that severely affect fish health and welfare, and cost the global aquaculture sector around £800m per year. Researchers aim to pinpoint key genes and associated biological processes underlying genetic resistance to these parasites.