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Stem cell protein may boost cultivated fat production

16 February, 2026News Roslin

A protein has been found to be associated with animal stem cells that produce fat, potentially…

Bacteria adapt to thrive in dairy cattle

11 February, 2026News Roslin

A biological mechanism of bacteria has been shown to target a common milk protein, supporting…

Light study offers insights on chick development

10 February, 2026Animal research Roslin

Eggs incubated in light conditions hatch chicks that interact more with their surroundings.

Genetics expert appointed next head of Roslin Institute

26 January, 2026News Roslin

Professor John Hammond, currently of The Pirbright Institute, is expected to take up the post in…