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Smartphone advice on potato yield showcased at keynote Scottish agri-food event

An innovation which allows farmers to get timely advice about potato yield and crop values on their smartphones was just one of the cutting-edge developments in Scottish Agri-food showcase event.

International declaration agreed

The Scottish Government is leading a global push to ensure action is taken at all levels to protect biodiversity.

Gut cells are gatekeepers of infectious brain diseases

New insights into infectious brain conditions help to explain why some people – and animals – are more at risk than others.

Drones can boost African farming, experts claim

A recent two-day workshop in Nairobi was organised by the University of Edinburgh’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security and attended by experts from the UK, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

University of Edinburgh part of VALUE-Dx partnership to fight AMR

VALUE-Dx is an Innovative Medicines Initiative consortium project involving the University of Edinburgh, that will combat antimicrobial resistance and improve patient outcomes.

Sustainable nylon production made possible by bacteria discovery

Nylon manufacture could be revolutionised by the discovery that bacteria can make a key chemical involved in the process, without emitting harmful greenhouse gases.

SRUC proud partner of the world's first Centre for Agricultural Innovation

'Agrimetrics', the world's first big data Centre of Excellence for the whole food system, is officially launched.

Vitamin D linked to sheep fertility

High levels of vitamin D are linked to improved fertility and reproductive success, a study of wild sheep has found.

Study shows how superbug became fatal

A strain of E. coli became a potentially fatal infection in the UK around 30 years ago, a gene study has revealed.

Fifth of food lost to over-eating and waste

Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers is lost through over-eating or waste, suggests a study by the University of Edinburgh.

Director appointed to lead Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health

Professor Appolinaire Djikeng has been appointed to head the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, SRUC and the Africa-based International Livestock Research Institute.

Quest for resilient chickpea may aid poor farmers

Scientists are seeking to develop chickpeas that can flourish in dry climates, to help some of the world’s poorest farmers reliably grow the staple crop.

Launch of VetBioNet – a European project to combat animal infectious diseases

The Moredun Research Institute is a partner in VetBioNet which aims to reinforce the cooperation between Europe’s leading high-containment research infrastructures.

EU project to ensure sustainable supply of halloumi cheese

Roslin scientists will help to increase the production of goat and sheep milk in Cyprus so that the demand for the country’s famous cheese can be satisfied.

New grant to improve hen health and productivity

Scientists at Roslin and two other institutions receive funding from FFAR to improve health and productivity of egg-laying hens.

Ingenza embarks on collaborative project to recycle CO2

Ingenza announce collaboration with the University of Dundee and Drochaid Research Services on a highly innovative project that aims to reduce the waste carbon dioxide generated by industrial biotech manufacturing applications.

Probe into farm animals could help treat drug-resistant bacteria

Growing threats to public health could be addressed by cutting-edge research that reveals how farm animals contribute to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, a University of Edinburgh study suggests.

Intensive farming has limited success, study finds

A flagship strategy for helping to end hunger while protecting biodiversity is having limited success in low and middle-income countries, a study has found.

Edinburgh's Legends Life Sciences week starts 13 August

VisitScotland's Legends campaign is a national digital campaign focusing on Scotland's 12 key sectors, including Life Sciences. #IdeasBecomeLegend

Edinburgh secures prestigious ‘6th WORLD ONE HEALTH CONGRESS’

Scotland’s capital will host the esteemed 6th WORLD ONE HEALTH CONGRESS in 2020, following a successful competitive bid process against other European cities.

Visit to India focus on data-driven innovation

Edinburgh joined institutions from across Scotland to explore possible research partnerships with Indian universities and businesses to highlight expertise in innovation, concentrating on technology, life sciences and precision medicine.

Protein replacement poses challenge

A study carried out by Scottish scientists demonstrates the importance of a sustainable supply of lysine globally. Lysine is one of the amino acids essential for human nutrition.

Life science enterprises in Scotland raise the commercial ambition

Life Sciences Scotland industry survey shares insights on the extent of the commercial ambition amongst the sector’s small and medium sized enterprises.

Caffeine delivers insight into drug resistance

The management of fungal infections in plants and humans could be transformed by a breakthrough in understanding how fungi develop resistance to drugs.

Livestock farms could benefit from genome editing

Animal breeding could become more efficient with an approach that combines DNA-editing techniques with new reproductive technologies.

Glittering ideas light up city science festival

Makeovers using biodegradable glitter, live video tours of a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean and a close look at COVID-19 vaccine development are among events involving University of Edinburgh experts at this year’s Edinburgh Science Festival.

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.

Good Laboratory Practice is good news for EPP and their clients

Globally operating GLP Contract Research Organisation EPP Ltd passes MHRA Inspection - a certification held continuously since 2009.

Create a menu for change, become a FutureFoodMaker

EIT Food has launched a campaign to recruit 10 young people to call for radical change in our food systems and help to shape the food sector we all need.

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.

RoslinCT expands operations with space at Edinburgh Technopole

The cell and gene therapy/ATMP CDMO continues its growth plans by expanding Process Development operations to Edinburgh Technopole.

Scotland can help feed the world

Scottish science and technology is at the forefront of the global battle in this field. Here in Edinburgh we have one of the world’s top clusters of animal health experts at the Easter Bush Research Consortium, where 600 scientists are carrying out ground...

Horse illness shares signs of human disease

Horses with a rare nerve condition have similar signs of disease as people with conditions such as Alzheimer’s, a study has found.

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.

One (Reproductive) Health

A study in human cells and tissues collected from cattle shows that the gene-regulating molecule miR-96 could be key for establishing and sustaining pregnancy.

Roslin Innovation Centre opens its doors to gene control experts Synpromics Ltd

Roslin Innovation Centre, the new gateway development at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus in Midlothian, gets ready to open the doors to its first tenant.

The first ever global Zoonotic TB roadmap

A roadmap to combat Zoonotic Tuberculosis was launched last week at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Mexico.

Consumers set to play role in livestock genetics

Consumers around the UK could soon be playing an important role in livestock genetics, thanks to a unique mobile sensory lab being unveiled this week by Scotland’s Rural College.

Workshop shows commitment to make Goa rabies free

The workshop, hosted by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, brought together stakeholders from across government departments, fostering a One Health perspective on rabies control

Superbug study spots link between people and animals

A team led by the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute analysed the entire genetic make-up of more than 800 strains of S. aureus that were isolated from people and animals.

Ingenza extends successful collaboration with Syngenta

Industrial biotech specialist Ingenza has announced that its collaboration with Syngenta for work on efficient technologies to support the development of crop protection products has been extended.

Synpromics named among the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that it has been ranked 12th in the Deloitte ‘UK Technology Fast 50’ at the annual awards ceremony in London last night.

Study could explain higher rates of human E. coli infection in Scotland

A subtype of E. coli O157 found in cattle may be responsible for higher rates of severe human infection in Scotland, report suggests.

Launch of Legends Legacy Network

The next evolution of the award winning Ideas Become Legend campaign was announced with a network of 15 organisations across Scotland.

Wild animals’ immune systems decline with age, sheep study finds

It is well established that weakened immune systems in old age affect people’s health and fitness, but a study suggests that it is also an issue for wild animals.

Climate lessons could aid antibiotics challenge

Efforts to control the rise of antibiotic resistance could be informed by lessons learned from the climate change crisis, research suggests.

Celebrating two years of research and innovation

Roslin Innovation Centre is proving to be a hotbed of growth, entrepreneurship and collaboration within the innovative environment of the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

Midlothian Council declares climate emergency

Midlothian Council has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ with the aim of making the council’s activities net-zero carbon by 2030.

Cow gut study could help tackle disease

The ways in which bacteria cause a deadly gut infection in cows in the UK and worldwide will be the focus of a new £1 million study

Cow DNA offers clues to longer life

Research into the DNA of Scottish cows could help humans live longer and healthier lives, announce SRUC scientists.

Monitoring wildlife could limit risk of pandemics

Surveillance of potentially infectious organisms in wild animals and wildlife products could help limit the likelihood of emerging diseases.

Study sheds light on how food bugs infect cells

Research shows how some gut bacteria with long corkscrew-like structures stick to cells and help cause disease.

The Scottish Life Sciences Covid-19 Strategic Response Plan launched

Ahead of the annual Life Sciences Conference this week (3rd December), the sector's Industry Leadership Group has launched the Scottish Life Sciences Covid-19 Strategic Response Plan.

Study gives clues on animal origin of coronavirus

Scientists identified genes that are specific to coronaviruses affecting bats and pangolins.

Genetic insights could help tackle food bug

Chicken study reveals the genetic basis of resistance to bacteria that cause food poisoning in people.

Microbiome science aims to tackle biggest challenges

New research and innovation collaboration networks could help to make the most of the UK’s world-renowned microbiome expertise.

A COVID story from the heart of Midlothian

A glimpse of the expertise, flexibility and resources which business within Midlothian Science Zone have so far demonstrated during the Covid crisis, while delivering on ongoing projects and partnerships.

Celebrating Dolly the Sheep’s legacy, 25 years on

Dolly continues to inspire scientific developments worldwide, 25 years after she was born at the Roslin Institute.

Wobble Genomics launches with £1.2m investment to unlock RNA promise

Spin out from the University of Edinburgh could help boost the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases by unlocking new potential from RNA sequencing.

Antibiotic resistance predates modern medicine

Research has shown that bacteria resistant to antibiotics commonly infected hedgehogs some 200 years ago, long before they became a widespread problem for modern medicine.

MSZ Business Forum meet an entrepreneur progressing cancer research

Midlothian Business Forum welcomed an award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and t...

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