BBSRC Research Fellowships at The Roslin Institute Published 31 August 2010
The Roslin Institute would like to hear from you if you are interested in applying for a BBSRC fellowship within the scientific scope of the Institute’s research.
Prestigious Wolfson Research Merit Awards Announced Published 20 August 2010
Professor David Hume has been appointed one of 13 new Wolfson Research Merit Awards.
£2.5m award helps scientists tackle tick list of diseases Published 10 August 2010
Campers and hikers could be among those to benefit from a £2.5million bid to target the growing health risk posed by ticks.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 02 August 2010
The July edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Secretary of State for Scotland visits The Roslin Institute Published 12 July 2010
Michael Moore, the Secretary of State for Scotland visited The Roslin Institute today (Monday 12 July).
Pups sign up for bid to boost pet health Published 01 July 2010
Thousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how a dog’s lifestyle affects its health.
DOGS TRUST APPOINTS DAVID J ARGYLE ONTO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Published 10 May 2010
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is delighted to announce that Professor David J Argyle BVMS PhD DECVIM-CA (Oncology) MRCVS has been elected onto the board of trustees.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 30 April 2010
The April edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Scientists clock onto how sunlight puts a spring in our step Published 29 April 2010
Scientists have discovered two "body clock" genes that reveal how seasonal changes in hormones are controlled.
Songbird genome to aid understanding of learning, memory and more Published 01 April 2010
In research published in Nature, scientists break the news that they have sequenced the zebra finch genome. This is only the second ever bird genome to be sequenced – the first being that of the chicken.
Egg whites may help scientists crack problem of poultry infections Published 01 April 2010
Scientists have found proteins in egg whites could be used to fight infections that cost the chicken industry billions of pounds each year.
Hormone study gives scientists a sense of how animals bond Published 18 March 2010
Scientists have pinpointed how a key hormone helps animals to recognise others by their smell.
Scientists solve puzzle of chickens that are half male and half female Published 10 March 2010
A puzzle that has baffled scientists for centuries – why some birds appear to be male on one side of the body and female on the other – has been solved by researchers.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 18 December 2009
The December edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
European Macrophage and Dendritic Cell Society Annual Conference Published 02 December 2009
Edinburgh, 6-8 September 2010
Roslin Scientists In New Vaccine Development Approach Published 10 November 2009
Scientists at The Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh have been involved in a genetic approach to identifying new vaccine targets.
The Roslin Institute hosts Royal Visit Published 09 November 2009
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal met researchers at The Roslin Institute to find more about the ground breaking research that is being carried out.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 02 November 2009
The October edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Researchers Sequence Swine Genome Published 02 November 2009
A global collaborative has produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig
Animals now picking up bugs from people Published 26 October 2009
Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, a study has shown.
Bug barcode readers hold out promise of universal vaccines Published 15 October 2009
Veterinary scientists have made a discovery that promises to deliver a new approach to fast development of cheap vaccines that are effective in all mammals – not just humans or another particular species.
Cell study explains why younger people more at risk to vCJD Published 14 October 2009
Specific cells within the immune system could help explain why younger people are more susceptible to variant CJD, scientists believe.
Scotland Office Minister backs innovation and enterprise on visit to Midlothian-based science and technology park Published 29 September 2009
Deputy Scottish Secretary Ann McKechin, MP, recently visited The Roslin Institute as part of a fact-finding tour focused on seeing how much Midlothian-based science and technology ventures contribute to both the Scottish and UK life-sciences sectors.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 31 August 2009
The August edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Post-analyses of Microarray Data Publications Published 22 July 2009
A joint SABRE and EADGENE working group was established to evaluate existing methods and software, and propose new methods to deal with the annotation and post-analyses of microarray data.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 01 July 2009
The June edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Murdo MacLeod Awarded the Temperton Fellowship Published 08 June 2009
Congratulations go to Professor Murdo MacLeod on being elected as the 2009 Temperton Fellow.
Roslin to head up EuroPRRSnet Published 25 May 2009
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) office will fund a EuroPRRSnet initiative proposed by The Roslin institute, University of Edinburgh. The Roslin Institute has gathered experts from 15 countries and 23 institutions across Europe to understand and combat porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS).
Swine Flu Virus: Analysis from The Roslin Institute Published 30 April 2009
Professor Tony Nash, a researcher at The Roslin Institute, is director of the Centre for Infectious Diseases at Edinburgh University.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 30 April 2009
The April edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Genetic study offers vital clues on immune responses Published 20 April 2009
Fresh insights into the way genes communicate with each other could lead to new treatments for diseases of the immune system.
Completed cattle genome could improve beef and dairy production Published 20 April 2009
Scientists have published the complete cattle genome in the journal Science. UK researchers, including many from The Roslin Institute, supported in part by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), have played a key part in the annotation and analysis of the genome as part of a 300-scientist collaboration, spanning 25 countries.
Research Showcase at The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS Published 18 April 2009
Research from The Roslin Institute and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (R(D)SVS) at the University of Edinburgh was showcased at an event to foster relationships between academia and industry.
New Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh at Roslin Published 03 March 2009
Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Professor Alan Archibald and Sir John Savill (Vice Principal and Head of College) offered their congratulations to Professor David Hume (Director of The Roslin Institute) and Professor Jean Manson (Head of the Institute’s Neuropathogenesis Division) on their election as fellows to the RSE.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 26 February 2009
The February edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
Dr Almas Gheyas wins KTP Centres in Scotland Best Project Presentation Published 11 February 2009
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Centres in Scotland prize for Best Project Presentation has been won by Dr Almas Gheyas for her work on the Marker-Assisted Selection of salmon carried out for Landcatch Natural Selection (LNS) Ltd. and The Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh.
How viruses can drive a cell to suicide Published 11 January 2009
DNA can spell danger, and may even drive a cell to suicide, according to new research from Queensland scientists.
Innovative Europe-wide Animal Genomics Project Published 09 January 2009
Just half way into its four-year programme and the most innovative pan-European animal genomics research project ever undertaken is making major strides in developing breeding strategies for more economically and environmentally sustainable livestock production systems.
Roslin Institute Newsletter Published 15 December 2008
The December edition of the Roslin Reporter is now available.
New £58 million research centre near Penicuik to provide jobs for 450 bio-scientists Published 26 November 2008
Work on a £58 million state-of-the–art research building is due to start on-site on Monday 1 December 2008 at Easter Bush near Penicuik following formal approval of planning permission by Midlothian Council.
Chicks to give scientists clearer picture of fetal development Published 14 November 2008
Scientists hope to gain a greater understanding of disease and birth defects with a new imaging database that will map the expression of genes that control development.
Study confirms vCJD could be transmitted by blood transfusion Published 01 September 2008
A nine-year study in sheep has added to the evidence that vCJD can be transmitted through blood transfusion in humans.
Animal Scientists team up to tackle key health concerns Published 07 April 2008
More than 600 scientists are joining forces to create a consortium streamlining research on animal diseases and its implications for human health.
Scientists, vets and farmers work to beat pig disease Published 01 April 2008
A virus that can cause economic devastation for pig farmers, welfare issues for animals and drive up the price of pork and bacon for consumers is being tackled by scientists, vets and the farming industry working together.
Roslin Partnership Backed by Investment Published 01 April 2008
The Roslin Institute is joining forces with the University and will almost double in size with £100 million of investment.
Song birds take their cue from signals in the brain Published 19 March 2008
Birds know to sing in the spring because cells on the surface of the brain trigger hormones when the days get longer, research published in the journal Nature has found.
Government Ministers to Visit Roslin Institute Published 29 November 2007
Ian Pearson, Minister for Science and Innovation, Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) and David Cairns, Minister of State for Scotland will be visiting the Roslin Institute on 29 November 2007.
