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Press release archive 2016
Archive of press releases from 2016.
December
Impact of ageing on brain connections mapped in major scan study 15/12/2016
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Olympian backs hi tech bid to promote healthy lifestyle in teens 15/12/2016
(518.71 KB PDF)
Protective barrier inside chromosomes helps to keep cells healthy 13/12/2016
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Wind farms play key role in cutting carbon emissions, study finds 12/12/2016
(365.27 KB PDF)
Australian olymic coach to boost Edinburghs top swimmers 08/12/2016
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Images of faraway galaxies shed new light on dark matter 06/12/2016
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Infections that pose greatest pandemic risk identified by experts 05/12/2016
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Cancer drug may cause woment to grow new eggs, study finds 05/12/2016
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November
Scots Muslims more likely to have a degree or their own business 29/11/2016
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DNA study offers blood test hope for bowel disease patients 25/11/2016
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Deep sea coral in North Atlantic faces threat from climate change 22/11/2016
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Mars bound technology adds humaniod touch to key trade event 15/11/2016
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Gut cells are gatekeepers of infectious brain diseases study finds 13/12/2016
(365.42 KB PDF)
£7m deal exports scottish medical and science expertise to China 14/11/2016
(285.38 KB PDF)
Scouts and guides have better mental health in later life, study finds 10/11/2016
(380.81 KB PDF)
Dinosaur discovery casts light on final flurry of animals evolution 10/11/2016
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Red squirrels stricken by medieval strain of leprosy, study shows 09/11/2016
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Flaming beacons send signal of hope to besieged people of Aleppo 08/11/2016
(372.45 KB PDF)
Childhood violence in Asia is costing society dear experts say 06/11/2016
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Immune cell insight offers hope for tackling deadly lung condition 02/11/2016
(310.65 KB PDF)
Cooking styles may hold clues to heart disease rates, scientists say 02/11/2016
(312.46 KB PDF)
Carbon levy could limit impact of climate change 01/11/2016
(368.19 KB PDF)
Lack of activity adds up to health risks in later life for most Scots 01/11/2016
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Surgeons death rates unlikely to detect poor performance 01/11/2016
(363.43 KB PDF)
October
Experts get set for festival that puts everyday lives in spotlight 26/10/2016
(280.78 KB PDF)
Children of severly obese mothers at higher risk of ADHD 25/10/2016
(438.38 KB PDF)
US election course has makings of great learning experience 19/10/2016
(386.1 KB PDF)
Sexual violence in war has complex and lasting effect, study shows 19/09/2016
(235.03 KB PDF)
Top level appointment helps put researchers and industry in touch 18/10/2016
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Migration routes hold key to bird flu spread, global study finds 18/10/2016
(365.62 KB PDF)
Light and mist to transform city gardens into haunt for art lovers 18/10/2016
(711.09 KB PDF)
Hi-Tech gains poised to boost quest for life saving drugs 18/10/2016
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Dementia study lists everyday factors that may influence rish 15/10/2016
(380.79 KB PDF)
Storm wave study could help improve design of coastal defences 14/10/2016
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Bile duct cancer study sheds light on triggers that cause disease 12/10/2016
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Cannabis excess linked to bone disease and fractures, study finds 12/10/2016
(314.87 KB PDF)
Earths messages of hope embark on 400 year journey into space 09/10/2016
(347.86 KB PDF)
September
Computers learn to spot deadly food poisioning bacteria 22/09/2016
(398.91 KB PDF)
Family bonds are key to helping at risk species, study suggests 13/09/2016
(381.87 KB PDF)
Students solar power scheme helps refugees to stay in touch 12/09/2016
(357.27 KB PDF)
Famed gates due for auction ready to return to campus 12/09/2016
(284.57 KB PDF)
Classic films add cinema sparkle to old college quad 12/09/2016
(606.98 KB PDF)
Cat study finds flat faced breeds may suffer breathing problems 09/09/2016
(310.7 KB PDF)
Study reveals how new experiences boost memory formation 08/09/2016
(272.16 KB PDF)
Study paves way for steroid treatments with fewer side effects 07/08/2016
(366.28 KB PDF)
Healthcare corruption take to task by technology, study shows 06/09/2016
(367.16 KB PDF)
Peek at £6.5m hall revamp lets music fans sound out rare exhibits 06/09/2016
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Jurrasic sea monster hailed as crown jewel of scottish fossils 05/09/2016
(288.32 KB PDF)
Lung disease costs set to rise to £2.5bn per yearm experts project 01/09/2016
(312.83 KB PDF)
August
Smokers more prone to bowel condition relapses, study suggests 30/08/2016
(369.7 KB PDF)
Gold from old phones is real prospect thanks to chemical advance 30/08/2016
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Asthma care costs uk at lease £1.1bn each year, study shows 29/08/2016
(385.69 KB PDF)
Parkinsons study could pave way for early detection test 26/08/2016
(283.98 KB PDF)
Global superbug response needs 5bn each year experts predict 25/08/2016
(312.43 KB PDF)
Coffee drinking habits can be written in our DNA, study suggests 23/08/2016
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Modern take on tragic greek tale wins leading drama prize 22/08/2016
(404.93 KB PDF)
Antarcticas past shows regions vulnerable to climate change 22/08/2016
(329.93 KB PDF)
Acclaimed writers win oldest book prizes with tales of past and present 15/08/2016
(765.94 KB PDF)
Partners of people with depression more likely to suffer chronic pain 15/08/2016
(277.71 KB PDF)
Cancer drug for mums-to-be may curb baby girls future fertility 09/08/2016
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Bipolar research to benefit from sharing of patients stem cells 08/08/2016
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Study paves way for steroid treatments with fewer side effects 07/08/2016
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Labrador study offers vets clues on why dogs tails lose their wag 01/08/2016
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July
Diabetes patients living longer, study shows 28/07/2016
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Home monitoring of diabetes better than only GP visits, study finds 26/07/2016
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Robotics expert joins TV game show judging panel 22/07/2016
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Diseases that run in families not all down to genes, study shows 21/07/2016
(285.19 KB PDF)
Frozen tissue service offers hope for young people with cancer 21/07/2016
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Elderly Japanese most resilient in wake of triple disaster, study finds 19/07/2016
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Ancient rocks reveal how earth recovered from mass extinction 19/07/2016
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Flight of the bumblebee reveals plants flair for flower arranging 18/07/2016
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Bugs flair for foraging inspires quest for new smart therapies 18/07/2016
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Bipolar research to benefit from sharing of patients stem cells 09/08/2016
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Brain study seeks volunteers to shed light on preventing dementia 06/07/2016
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Dolly fans flock to pay tribute to star sheep 20 years on 05/07/2016
(289.79 KB PDF)
Malaria study shows how multiple infections make disease worse 05/07/2016
(327.69 KB PDF)
June
Principal announces intention to stand down in September 2017 20/06/2016
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Food security focus for major research and teaching initative 28/06/2016
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Hi-tech tool helps computers get to grips with Scottish Gaelic 24/06/2016
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Fighting experience makes beetles better mothers, study shows 20/06/2016
(518.79 KB PDF)
Ancient rocks yield hard facts on safe storage of greenhouse gas 19/06/2016
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Drama prize shortlist places womens stories centre stage 16/06/2016
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Tumour study offers hope of improved radiotherapy for patients 14/06/2016
(21.85 KB PDF)
Long term memory test could aid earler Alzheimers diagnosis 08/06/2016
(289.78 KB PDF)
Long term memory test could aid earler Alzheimers diagnosis 08/06/2016
(289.78 KB PDF)
Lean gene discovery could lead to new type 2 diabetes therapies 06/06/2016
(295.95 KB PDF)
Cell insights shed light on how muscle wasting disease takes hold 06/06/2016
(378.47 KB PDF)
Antarctic coastline images reveal four decades of ice loss to ocean 02/06/2016
(334.82 KB PDF)
Virtual journey to centre of the earth hints at planets history 02/06/2016
(330.6 KB PDF)
May
Baby talk words with repeated sounds help infants learn language 26/05/2016
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Choir aims to show how singing in harmony is key to mental health 20/05/2016
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Erasmus awards open doors overseas 19/05/2016
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Art school students design add a touch of magic to runway event 19/05/2016
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Statins may shield unborn babies from mothers' stress 16/05/2016
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Anatomical artefaces from Scotlands past unveilied in 3D App 13/05/2016
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Stroke study promotes call for revised treatment guidelines 10/05/2016
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Ethnic variations in alcohol risks raise concerns 09/05/2016
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Dementia study signs up fist recruit 09/05/2016
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Ovarian cancer research centre seeks to develop better treatments 06/05/2016
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Humanoid valkyrie robot begins preparations for mars missions 04/05/2016
(299.96 KB PDF)
Study seeks to explore health benefits of Vitamin D 03/05/2016
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Flexible nesting times can help birds cope with climate change 02/05/2016
(367.27 KB PDF)
April
Short term language learning aids mental agility 27/04/2016
(428.82 KB PDF)
Mineral make-up reveals ancient record of earths magnetic field 20/04/2016
(376.69 KB PDF)
Genetic barcode could pave way to bespoke liver cancer therapies 16/04/2016
(324.82 KB PDF)
Milestone in historic hall revamp marked with musical twist 14/04/2016
(272.69 KB PDF)
Liver disease risk increased by type 2 diabetes, study finds 14/04/2016
(273.49 KB PDF)
Copycat techniques help pianists keep in time, study shows 14/04/2016
(420.35 KB PDF)
University opens doors to children affected by city school closures 10/04/2016
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Students art adds bursts of modern colour to historic home 08/04/2016
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Music innovator Brian Eno added to lecture series roll of honour 07/04/216
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Multi-million pound energy centre helps campus cut emissions 07/04/2016
(796.75 KB PDF)
Inherited gene changes take years off life expectancy, study finds 07/04/2016
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Vibrant display celebrates the art of revelry 07/04/2016
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Brain study reveals how long term memories are erased 03/04/2016
(273.43 KB PDF)
March
Social media has chilling effect on offline behaviour, study says 22/03/2016
(391.33 KB PDF)
Soothing image bank initiative has mental wellbeing at its focus 21/03/2016
(314.36 KB PDF)
Immune study shows how gut keeps deadly infections at bay 17/03/2016
(281.92 KB PDF)
Animal sciences investment aims to boost company creation 15/03/216
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Inbreeding impacts on mothering ability red deer study shows 14/03/2016
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Students set to benefit from record bursary payouts 14/03/2016
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Newly found species reveals how T.rex became king of dinosaurs 14/03/2016
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Blood stem cells study could pave the way for new cancer therapy 10/03/2016
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Edinburgh is first UK university to adopt conflict minerals policy 09/03/2016
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Imaging advance may bring earlier disease detection 09/03/2016
(280.19 KB PDF)
Cell insights shed light on everyday process of renewal and repair 09/03/2016
(330.49 KB PDF)
Bid to beat baby chest infection boosted by immune study 07/03/2016 (PDF)
(271.14 KB PDF)
Dangerous women at heart of International Womens Day 08/03/2016
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Refugees music and verse puts fight to freedom center stage 03/03/2016
(369.85 KB PDF)
Brain study to offer insights into causes of killer diseases 02/03/2016
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Students offer free vet care for homeless peoples pets 02/03/2016
(288.8 KB PDF)
Leading prize for brain expert 01/03/2016
(329.61 KB PDF)
February
Most Scots active through DIY gardening and walking, not sport 29/02/2016 (PDF)
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Big data initiative set to make impact on health of society 29/02/2016 (PDF)
(459.7 KB PDF)
£200m European loan set to enhance Edinburgh's global standing 22/02/2016 (PDF)
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Pigs genetic code altered in bid to tackle deadly virus 22/02/2016 (PDF)
(326.4 KB PDF)
Couples lifestyle choices impact on obesity risk study finds 22/02/2016 (PDF)
(405.91 KB PDF)
Hollywood icon Oliver Stone talks films old and new at live event 18/02/2016 (PDF)
(340.16 KB PDF)
Snowfall archive could help improve winter weather forecasts 17/02/2016 (PDF)
(318.72 KB PDF)
Lavish reproduction epic medieval text is gifted to the University of Edinburgh 15/02/2016 (PDF)
(345 KB PDF)
Dark matter scientists on brink of discovering elusive particles 13/02/2016 (PDF)
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Minister launches research drive to cut cancer drug side effects 11/02/2016 (PDF)
(335.41 KB PDF)
Mothers to be hold key to beating killer disease experts say 10/02/2016 (PDF)
(324.91 KB PDF)
Space odyssey to broadcast peoples messages to the stars 05/02/2016 (PDF)
(336.66 KB PDF)
Antarctic study identifies melting ice sheet’s role in sea level rise 03/02/2016 (PDF)
(330.26 KB PDF)
Maps of forests fields and soils to aid climate change forecasts 02/02/2016 (PDF)
(340.21 KB PDF)
Asylum seaker support announced by Edinburgh Unversity 02/02/2016 (PDF)
(325.47 KB PDF)
Expert debate gets measure of how smart robots will be in future 01/02/2016 (PDF)
(326.46 KB PDF)
Cell insight offers clues on biological processes linked to fertility - 01/02/2016 (PDF)
(332.96 KB PDF)
January
Hormone study pinpoints why early pregnancies sometimes fail - 28/01/2016 (PDF)
(23.27 KB PDF)
Paracetamol use in pregnancy can cut female fertility study finds - 27/01/2016 (PDF)
(337.62 KB PDF)
Health and thinking skills linked to same genes study shows - 26/01/2016 (PDF)
(289.24 KB PDF)
Vaccine study shapes to wipe out rabies in free roaming dogs 26/01/2016 (PDF
(277.86 KB PDF)
Physical attraction linked to genes that control height study finds - 22/01/2016 (PDF)
(273.37 KB PDF)
Drug does little to ease bone cancer pain study shows - 19/01/2016 (PDF)
(426.1 KB PDF)
Sunshine vitamin linked to improved fertility in wild animals 13/01/2016 (PDF)
(284.15 KB PDF)
Major ethnic variations revealed in asthma hospital admissions 12/01/2015 (PDF)
(350.87 KB PDF)
New therapy bids to beat organ failure caused by pancreatitis 11/01/2016 (PDF
(290.2 KB PDF)
Decades long quest to beat river blindness edges towards vaccine 10/01/2016 (PDF)
(23.92 KB PDF)
Mothers appetite can keep size of wild animal groups in check - 10/01/2016 (PDF)
(327.58 KB PDF)
How two tone cats get their patches comes to light in cell study 05/01/2015 (PDF)
(478.77 KB PDF)
Discovery gives glimpse of conditions found on other planets 05/01/2015 (PDF)
(331.92 KB PDF)
This article was published on
9 Jan, 2017
