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Scientists launch artificial fish gut project
Scottish scientists have launched a new project to build an artificial salmon gut to improve understanding of fish nutrition.
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Breakthrough in Amoebic Gill Disease control
Hendrix Genetics in collaboration with researchers at The Roslin Institute use genomic selection to help breed salmon with increased resistance to this potentially fatal disease.
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Oyster farming to benefit from new genetic screening tool
Oyster farmers are set to benefit from a new genetic tool that will help to prevent disease outbreaks and improve yields.
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New European project to boost Mediterranean fish farming
Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development is a new EU H2020 research project which brings together over 30 organisations from 12 different countries to improve aquaculture in the Mediterranean.
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Ideas Lab resident MiAlgae wins funding bid
ECCI resident start-up MiAlgae has just been awarded a Scottish Enterprise SMART: SCOTLAND grant to fund one year’s worth of research and development.
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Genetics roadmap to develop more resilient farmed fish
World experts gathered at The Roslin Institute for a two-day workshop organised by WorldFish to help shape the future of tilapia selective breeding and genetic improvement.
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New approaches for breeding resistance to Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus
Scientists at The Roslin Institute are using genome editing technology to prevent a devastating disease in salmon aquaculture.
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Gene expression response to sea lice in salmon skin
Scientists have identified gene expression responses that may help understand why some salmon are more resistant to sea lice than others.
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Summit seeks Scottish aquaculture growth
Around 90 delegates from Scotland’s aquaculture industry gathered in Edinburgh to debate how to accelerate the sector’s growth.
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New £10m investment in aquaculture
The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre has received a £10m, 5-year funding package to support the sustainable growth of the sector and re-affirm Scotland’s position as a global leader in innovation and seafood production.
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Scale of fish farm emissions revealed
Global aquaculture generates around the same amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as the sheep industry, according to new research.
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Gene-editing tool to speed disease studies in fish
An improved gene-editing tool could improve the understanding of the genetic basis of disease resistance in valuable species of farmed fish, Roslin researchers have found.
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Genetic resistance to lethal virus found in fish species
Resistance to a deadly disease that is affecting the second most farmed fish in the world has been found to be mainly due to differences in genes between families of the same fish.
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Rapid testing system to detect oyster diseases
Scientists from the Roslin Institute are developing a PCR method that will detect a range of diseases and accumulation of organisms affecting oysters and mussels.
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Aquaculture genetics consortium set to tackle industry challenges
Major new aquaculture genetics consortium aims to take a leap forward in stock improvement of vital UK species.
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Moredun Scientific
Moredun Scientific is an established contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals.
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Roslin catches new tenants
In what is expected to be a cold January, we extend a warm welcome to our new tenants who joined Roslin BioCentre towards the end of last year.
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The Scottish Salmon Company announces partnership with Hendrix Genetics
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has signed a long term agreement with leading international breeding technology company Hendrix Genetics.
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Benchmark wins Aquaculture Innovation Award
Benchmark has won the AquaNor Innovation Award 2019 for CleanTreat, a new water purification system that removes medicines from treatment water before releasing purified water back into the sea.
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New Board Member for Moredun Scientific
Jonathan Shepherd has been appointed to the board of Moredun Scientific as a non-executive director bringing extensive experience of the aquaculture industry to the company.
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Low-cost method helps tackle sea lice in salmon
Salmon could be bred to be more resistant to sea lice by using genetic data in a relatively inexpensive manner, scientists say.
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EIT Food announces new projects to accelerate innovation in sustainable aquaculture
Seven new projects launching and 18 new partners join the world's largest food innovation community including from Scotland - Pulcea, University of Stirling and FishFrom Ltd.
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Gene editing identifies disease resistance gene in salmon
A gene affecting resistance to a viral disease in Atlantic salmon has been identified using CRISPR gene-editing technology.
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Scottish consortiums take giant leap forward for salmon gill health
Two Scottish consortiums, backed by Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, to embark on ambitious initiatives to improve gill health and resilience in farmed Atlantic salmon.
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Benchmark participates in gene editing research to develop disease resistance in salmon
Benchmark, the aquaculture health, nutrition, and genetics business, is pleased to announce its participation in an important gene editing research project.
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Sea Lice and SRS research shortlisted for the Newton Prize
Research into the genetics of sea lice resistance and SRS has been shortlisted for the prestigious Newton Prize, which serves to highlight science and innovation promoting economic development of Newton partner countries.
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A third of UK marine animal strandings are on Scottish coasts
A total of 1,616 marine animals were reported washed up on Scottish shorelines in a seven-year period between 2011 and 2017, according to a new report.
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DNA insights could help protect manta rays
Researchers, including those from Easter Bush Campus, provide evidence for a potential new ray species and suggest improvements to conservation approach.
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Finalists revealed in 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
Interface shortlist for 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards highlights several business-academic collaborations within Midlothian Science Zone.
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New survey offers AAA results
Industry input requested in a survey to identify strengths and opportunities within the animal health, agritech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.
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DNA region linked to disease resistance in tilapia
A section of the genetic code significantly affects survival during a virus outbreak, leading to potential for breeding resistant fish, a study led by the Roslin Institute and WorldFish has found.
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Disease and environment drive adaptation in bivalves
Gene study led by the Roslin Institute provides insight into adaptation of key seafood species to environmental challenges.
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Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon
£1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite.
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DNA discoveries could aid oyster success
Genetic code findings could help produce larger, healthier shellfish.
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Benchmark Genetics strengthens technical leadership team
Scottish fish geneticist Dr Ross Houston, a former professor at the Roslin Institute, will take primary responsibility for the internal breeding programmes and product development at Benchmark Genetics.
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EPP Ltd
Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes (EPP) Ltd is a GLP contract research organisation supporting agrochemical, human and animal pharmaceutical and industrial chemical sectors.
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Black Soldier Fly market poised to make exponential growth
Beta Bugs Ltd, an insect innovator in Midlothian Science Zone are among those thriving for a better future together with the help of the Black Soldier Fly.
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EIT Food welcomes Agri-EPI to their community
Agri-EPI has joined the EIT Food network and aligns with EIT Food’s sustainable agriculture and aquaculture focus areas to guide and accelerate innovations in food production and farming practices.
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Salmon breeding to benefit from gene study of disease resistance
Salmon breeding to benefit from The Roslin Institute gene study of disease resistance to virus infection.
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World's most advanced egg facility increases Benchmark's capacity by 75%
Benchmark, a world leader in salmon genetics and the world leading supplier of salmon eggs, is pleased to announce the commencement of production at its new land based breeding facility in Salten, Norway.
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Scotland's first venture builder is launched
The Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST), an ambitious programme creating the first venture studio in Scotland is created by the Roslin Institute and investment firm Deep Science Ventures.
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New deal brings innovative sea lice treatment closer to market
The development of an innovative new treatment method to control lice in farmed salmon has moved a step closer with the merging of interests between two proven experts in the field.
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MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services
Agritech innovation was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum event with Agri-EPI Centre guest speaker joined by businesses within the zone.
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MSZ Business Forum learn more about aquaculture opportunities
Aquaculture is our fastest growing farmed food sector, and was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum with guest speaker Ross Houston, Personal Chair of Aquaculture Genetics and Deputy Director for Translation and Commercialisation at th...
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Plant a tree at EPP Environmental Centre
EPP Environmental Centre is located in a parkland setting in Midlothian Science Zone and in support of COP26 will plant a tree for new orders placed before 12 November (T&Cs apply)
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Roslin’s annual global impact approaches £20bn
An economic report by BIGGAR Economics has outlined the contribution of the Roslin Institute to the local, national and international economies.
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Scotland’s Life Sciences Annual Awards categories announced
These Awards celebrate leaders in this vibrant sector and recognise valued contributions over the last 12 months. Several categories to enter including 'Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture', and a new Sustainability Award.
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Aquanzo explores sustainable marine-based poultry feed alternative
Aquanzo is developing technologies to farm a new source of marine proteins, artemia, sustainably, at scale and on land, artemia, a marine zooplankton.
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Exploring human connections with nature
Photo submissions requested for Edinburgh Science Festival that focus on the importance of the natural world to our health and happiness, how we connect to nature as humans.
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AI’s future stars join Edinburgh accelerator
Two entrepreneurial tenant companies within Midlothian Science Zone are among 12 innovations selected for the next University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.
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The insect farming industry innovators helping to combat climate crisis
Beta Bugs Ltd announce the launch of a new insect farming industry publication, Beta Buzz, to better inform the sector and benefits of an alternative, sustainable source of feed to their animals.
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New report highlights Scotland’s AAA strength
More than 200 companies, research centres and academic partners have been identified as key stakeholders in the animal health, agri-tech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.
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Showcasing Moredun and Pentlands Science Park at MSZ Business Forum
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were introduced to the history and expertise in livestock, animal welfare and aquaculture by The Moredun Group and the facilities on Pentlands Science Park.
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Sustainable marine-based poultry feed alternative receives innovation funding
A consortium, led by sustainable aquaculture innovators Aquanzo Ltd, has received Innovate UK funding to investigate farming marine proteins for poultry feed.