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          • Genetic discovery offers resistance to sea bass disease
          • Reproductive stem cells support bird conservation
          • Shellfish experts seek to boost mussel production
          • Sector network can aid genetic gains in African livestock
          • Pig studies support ongoing Covid-19 research
          • Clinical trial of inhaled gene therapy for cystic fibrosis
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          • New study reveals key genes in African cattle
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          • Industry alliance targets disease resistance in oysters
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          • Genetic clues could help breed chickens resilient to flu
          • Insights into bone health to aid poultry welfare
      • Blogs
          • 01/04/25 One Health and AI approach aims to boost data insights  
          • 14/03/25 African partnership advances animal health research
          • 04/12/2024 Advancing marine wildlife conservation through genetics
          • 05/11/2024 Supporting fish farmers through informed breeding
          • 20/02/2024 Facility aids research on diseases of aquaculture species 
          • 26/08/2023 Test could transform care for costly cattle disease 
          • 26/06/2023 Snapshot of poultry science captured in research chronicle
          • 29/09/2022 Severe bird flu season brings impetus to tackling virus
          • 06/07/2022 - Working towards lice-resistant salmon
          • 16/06/2022 - High-tech facility shows molecules in a new light
          • 22/02/2022 - Pig studies aim to inform dementia treatments
          • 25/11/2021 - Contact tracing offers route to manage bovine TB
          • 07/07/2021 - Sustainable farming in low-income countries
          • 31/03/2021 - DNA insights could help feed the world sustainably
          • 26/02/2021 - Research Focus: New research platforms help understand disease
          • 01/12/2020 - Research supports sustainable growth in fish farming
          • 18/11/2020 - Research Focus: Novel strategies to combat livestock diseases
          • 29/10/20 - Welfare concerns raised over chlorinated chicken
          • 07/09/20 - Lessons from the latest coronavirus
          • 04/05/2020 - Research Focus: Gut bacteria offers clues on animal health
          • 31/03/2020 - Research Focus: Gene insights open doors to scientific advances
          • 17/03/2020 - Research Focus: Expertise supports tropical livestock management
      • Interviews
          • 06/01/2025 Professor Neil Mabbott on infectious diseases
          • 27/11/2024 Dr Deborah Hoyle on zoonotic diseases and One Health
          • 03/07/2024 Professor Liam Morrison on cattle parasitology
          • 12/06/2024 Professor Paul Digard on understanding flu viruses
          • 11/03/2024 Dr Mark Gray on large animal models of disease
          • 25/01/2024 Dr Kate Sutton on immunology in chickens
          • 03/11/2023 Dr Rachel Owen on parasite diseases in cattle
          • 25/10/2023 Dr Ivan Pocrnic on applying mega-scale data sets to animal breeding 
          • 19/09/2023 Dr Lu Lu on diseases that leap from animals to humans
          • 17/08/2023 Professor Ross Fitzgerald on bacterial adaptation
          • 06/06/2023 - Dr James Glover on embryonic patterns
          • 21/04/2023 - Dr Laura Glendinning on studying microorganisms in poultry
          • 23/03/2023 - Dr Pieter Steketee on studying parasites affecting livestock
          • 03/03/2023 - Dr Emily Humble on wildlife conservation and genetics
          • 05/01/2023 - Dr Anthony Wood on data models of Covid-19 vaccine uptake
          • 12/04/2022 - Dr Enrique Sanchez Molano on data analysis
          • 27/01/2022 - James Nixon on management of farm estates
          • 12/01/2022 - Dr Joana Alves on bacterial infections
          • 02/12/2021 - Professor Colin Farquharson on skeletal biology
          • 10/11/2021 - Dr Kellie Watson on improving poultry DNA
          • 14/10/2021 - Dr Cristina Esteves on adult stem cells in domestic species
          • 17/08/2021 - Professor Mick Watson on the livestock microbiome
          • 28/07/2021 - Dr Tom Burdon on studying livestock in a dish
          • 09/06/2021 - Dr James Prendergast on genetics of disease resistant cattle
          • 10/05/2021 - Dr Sara Clohisey on patient genetics in acute illnesses
          • 14/04/2021 - Dr Simon Lillico on gene-edited livestock
          • 22/03/2021 - Dr Eleanor Gaunt on respiratory viruses
          • 24/02/2021 - Dr Oluyinka Opoola on sustainable dairy production
          • 16/02/2021 - Dr Jeffrey Schoenebeck on dog genetics and shapes
          • 05/02/2021 - Dr Nicola Stock on public engagement with science
          • 22/01/2021 - Professor Lonneke Vervelde on chicken health
          • 11/12/2020 - Dr Samantha Lycett on tracking outbreaks
          • 08/12/2020 - Edith Paxton on assisting animal disease research
          • 27/11/2020 - Professor Dan Macqueen on fish health and genetics
          • 03/11/2020 - Dr Abigail Diack on neurodegenerative diseases
          • 22/10/2020 - Dr Tim Bean on oyster health
          • 27/05/2020 - Dr Nicola Lynskey on disease-causing bacteria
          • 20/04/2020 - Dr Joe Rainger on the genetics of birth defects
          • 03/04/2020 - Dr Jessica Martin on farm and lab animal welfare
          • 25/03/2020 - Dr Gregor Gorjanc on breeding, even insects
          • 16/03/2020 - Dr Diego Robledo on disease resistance in fish
          • 09/03/2020 - Dr Jo Stevens on bacteria and the immune system
          • 09/12/2019 - Ruth Bekele on food product development
          • 29/11/2019 - Dr Wude Tsega on tropical livestock production
          • 13/11/2019 - Professor Carl Schmidt on heat stress genetics
          • 25/09/2019 - Professor Rowland Kao on disease transmission networks
          • 06/09/2019 - Professor Simone Meddle on hormones and animal behaviour
          • 28/08/2019 - Professor Ross Houston on aquaculture genetics
          • 13/08/2019 - Professor Ian Dunn on understanding poultry health and welfare
          • 08/08/2019 - Professor Jayne Hope on diseases of cattle
          • 16/07/2019 - Dr Finn Grey on the genetics of virology
          • 05/07/2019 - Dr Tim Regan on human immune cells
          • 22/05/2019 - Dr Xavier Donadeu on stem cells and reproduction
          • 02/04/2019 - Professor Mark Stevens on bacterial disease
          • 26/02/2019 - Dr Jacqueline Smith on the genetics of birds
          • 14/02/2019 - Dr Fiona Houston on transmission of prion diseases
          • 30/01/2019 - Dr Gerry McLachlan on cystic fibrosis
          • 16/01/2019 - Dr Musa Hassan on host-pathogen interactions
          • 18/12/2018 - Prof. Andrea Wilson on the genetics of disease and behaviour
          • 05/12/2018 - Dr Pam Wiener on the genetics of complex traits in animals
          • 19/11/2018 - Positive male role models at the Institute
          • 13/11/2018 - Dr Emily Clark on genes with a function
          • 16/10/2018 - Dr Megan Davey on how embryos grow
          • 09/10/2018 - Celebrating Ada Lovelace: Female computer scientists at Roslin
          • 25/09/2018 - Dr Rob Ogden on Conservation Genetics
          • 11/09/2018 - Dr Andy Law on bioinformatics
          • 20/08/18 - Dr Vicky MacRae on bone formation and calcified arteries
          • 07/08/18 - Professor Helen Sang on the importance of chicken research
          • 24/07/18 - Dr Mark Barnett on the genetics of bees
      • Archive
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          • 2023
              • 18/12/2023 Rapid blood test detects prion infections
              • 14/12/2023 Funding supports research towards veterinary vaccines
              • 01/12/2023 Wild red deer gene analysis informs management plans
              • 29/11/2023 University and ILRI renew livestock research partnership
              • 20/11/2023 Optimised technique aids research in tough tissues
              • 17/11/2023 Animal research pioneer Dr Gerald Wiener dies at 97
              • 06/11/2023 Modified smallpox vaccine effective against monkeypox
              • 30/10/2023 Data reveals genetic diversity in horses' immune systems
              • 23/10/2023 Summer school focuses on infectious disease research
              • 20/10/2023 £3.3m award supports research into tackling bird flu 
              • 10/10/2023 Gene-edited chickens take significant step in bird flu fight
              • 04/10/2023 Cost-efficient analysis helps breed disease-resistant fish
              • 14/09/2023 Spinout company focuses on inhaled gene therapy 
              • 11/09/2023 Dolly the Sheep pioneer Ian Wilmut dies
              • 31/08/2023 US$3m bone insight study aims to support hen welfare  
              • 21/08/2023 Pig gene is critical for African Swine Fever infection 
              • 14/08/2023 TB vaccine protects calves in first weeks of life 
              • 10/08/2023 App offers fast method of tracing infectious diseases
              • 07/08/2023 Parasites of viruses drive superbug evolution
              • 03/08/2023 Rapid infection test could curb antibiotic resistance 
              • 20/07/2023 Genetic material linked to dairy calf development
              • 30/06/2023 Genetic patterns linked to production traits in key fish species
              • 28/06/2023 Key gene blocks spillover of avian flu to humans
              • 07/06/2023 Epigenetic markers aid understanding of cattle immunity
              • 02/06/2023 Professor Lisa Boden appointed new Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
              • 29/05/2023 Method offers boost to safety profile of live vaccines
              • 25/05/2023 £35.5m investment supports next phase of Roslin research
              • 24/05/2023 Project aims to curb losses from major cattle pest
              • 19/05/2023 Genetic resource can support honey bee breeding
              • 17/05/2023 Human genes linked to life-threatening Covid-19
              • 28/04/2023 Experts advise UK Government on bird flu 
              • 24/04/2023 Fellowships recognise leading research talent 
              • 11/04/2023 Long-term approach on bird flu is best, study finds
              • 06/03/2023 Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu
              • 09/02/2023 Gene activity and digit structure define fingerprint pattern 
              • 06/02/2023 DNA reference for key fish species aids food security
              • 05/01/2023 Roslin Innovation Centre boosts UK economy
          • 2022
              • 16/12/2022 Intensive farming and trade drove spread of livestock infection
              • 15/12/2022 Stress insights aid fish and seafood health and welfare
              • 06/12/2022 Expert joins panel advising Scottish Government
              • 23/11/2022 Cockle shell colour governed by region of DNA
              • 11/10/2022 Genetic analysis key to understanding Legionella risk
              • 10/10/2022 Enzyme therapy shows promise for childhood dementia
              • 05/10/2022 Radiography could transform poultry breeding
              • 28/09/2022 Diabetes drug has potential to treat hardened arteries
              • 28/09/2022 Rabies vaccination campaign reaches 2 million dogs
              • 27/09/2022 CTLGH award helps bring genetic gains to smallholders
              • 05/09/2022 Contact tracing tool supports supplies during pandemic
              • 17/08/2022 DNA discoveries could aid oyster success
              • 19/07/2022 Brain immune cell limits impact of degenerative disease
              • 08/07/2022 DNA study could help breed virus-resistant poultry
              • 01/07/2022 Campus to host secondary school with focus on STEM
              • 29/06/2022 Life changed for dogs during lockdown, study finds
              • 28/06/2022 Animal disease centre wins share of £35m funding
              • 16/06/2022 UK scientists join forces to tackle bird flu
              • 14/06/2022 Retinal examination can predict heart attack risk
              • 06/06/2022 - Roslin’s annual global impact approaches £20bn
              • 31/05/2022 - Foot-and-Mouth Disease study may inform long-term vaccines
              • 19/05/2022 - Pupils use big data to monitor bee health
              • 19/05/2022 - Vaccine campaign to free Indian state from rabies
              • 18/05/2022 - Pandemic research team to develop lung disease drugs
              • 12/05/2022 National assessment highlights research excellence
              • 10/05/2022 - Public dialogue to explore views on gene editing
              • 27/04/2022 - Scotland to host conservation genetics conference
              • 26/04/2022 - Ministerial visit to Agritech Hub highlights data potential
              • 22/04/2022 - Stakeholder study seeks to map future of UK livestock
              • 21/04/2022 - Genetic finding could help beat fatal cattle infection
              • 13/04/2022 - Scientist recognised for animal welfare research
              • 04/04/2022 - Pioneering scientist appointed as Director of the Roslin Institute
              • 28/03/2022 - Covid-19 mixed with flu raises risk of severe illness
              • 25/03/2022 - Milk test could spot common dairy cattle disease
              • 22/03/2022 - Partnership aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance
              • 16/03/2022 - Gene insights could aid African food systems
              • 10/03/2022 - Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon
              • 08/03/2022 - Researchers team up to tackle healthy ageing
              • 07/03/2022 - Gene variants linked to severe cases of Covid-19
              • 28/02/2022 - Gene editing plus vaccines could eradicate disease
              • 25/02/2022 - Gene hampers foetal growth in pigs, study finds
              • 17/02/2022 - Improved DNA reference aids African cattle research
              • 16/02/2022 - Novel approach could aid selective breeding in cattle
              • 10/02/2022 - Plaudits for antibiotic resistance tracking system
              • 25/01/2022 - Low-cost freezing method to safeguard indigenous poultry
              • 18/01/2022 - Cell marker methods aid study of poultry immunity
              • 17/01/2022 - Antibiotic resistance predates modern medicine
              • 14/01/2022 - Stem cell approach to aid study of pig infections
              • 06/01/2022 - DNA offers insights into pig muscle development
          • 2021
              • 15/12/2021 - Mink farms’ coronavirus outbreak driven by workers
              • 09/12/2021 - Bacterial gene has key role in Legionnaires’ disease
              • 23/11/2021 - TV documentary tells the story of Dolly the Sheep
              • 15/11/2021 - Card game teaches livestock genetics
              • 08/11/2021 - Balloon blow-up helps pupils learn climate science
              • 03/11/2021 - Partners speed development of cystic fibrosis therapy
              • 02/11/2021 - Genetic contact tracing could help curb TB outbreaks
              • 27/10/2021 - Research helps lower emissions from animal farming
              • 19/10/2021 - Expertise to be shared in chicken embryo workshops
              • 18/10/2021 - Genetic tool could improve heat tolerance in cattle
              • 06/10/2021 - Rapid testing system to detect oyster diseases
              • 29/09/2021 - Scientists back plans to progress gene editing regulations
              • 23/09/2021 - Gene editing identifies disease resistance gene in salmon
              • 21/09/2021 - Parasite insight could help treat livestock infection
              • 21/09/2021 - Global network formed to investigate coronaviruses
              • 03/09/2021 - Bacteria insights could advance dog infection treatments
              • 26/08/2021 - Disease and environment drive adaptation in bivalves
              • 05/08/2021 - Protein is key to red blood cell formation
              • 22/07/2021 - Health care access could curb drug resistance in Africa
              • 15/07/2021 - Assessing genetic diversity is vital for nature
              • 14/07/2021 - DNA region linked to disease resistance in tilapia
              • 09/07/2021 - DNA variations linked to severe Covid-19 risk
              • 06/07/2021 - Agreement targets disease-resistant gene-edited pigs
              • 05/07/2021 - Celebrating Dolly the Sheep’s legacy, 25 years on
              • 01/07/2021 - Research samples could aid wildlife forensics
              • 25/06/2021 - Environment drives DNA changes in Ethiopian chickens
              • 24/06/2021 - Rabies campaign reaches milestone of success
              • 15/06/2021 - Response to UK Government’s gene editing consultation
              • 10/06/2021 - Poultry study points to genes linked to food bug
              • 01/06/2021 - Covid-19 dashboard tracks spread across Scotland
              • 12/05/2021 - Covid early warning system could avert lockdowns
              • 04/05/2021 - Genetic changes alter risk of food bug
              • 21/04/2021 - Research partnership wins industry accolade
              • 12/04/2021 - Bird influenza tests sought to assess emerging strains
              • 08/04/2021 - Study aims to curb threat of fatal disease in deer
              • 07/04/2021 - Sheep could be bred for climate resilience
              • 07/04/2021 - €2m boost for gene and cell therapy info hub
              • 01/04/2021 - Inside-out mini-guts aid research into poultry
              • 29/03/2021 - Ants play key role in species conservation
              • 26/03/2021 - Online scheme puts pupils in touch with scientists
              • 24/03/2021 - Cattle immune cells could help treat disease
              • 23/03/2021 - Rainfall drives adaptation in Ethiopian sheep
              • 11/03/2021-Protein linked to severe Covid-19
              • 09/03/2021 - £74m investment for AgriTech Hub on campus
              • 05/03/2021 - Gene technologies could help prevent swine flu
              • 04/03/2021 - Study reveals complexities governing sex of birds
              • 04/03/2021 - Gene tool holds promise of managing invasive species
              • 03/03/2021 - Nutritional additive strengthens chicken bones
              • 18/02/2021 - New findings could help reduce spread of vCJD
              • 29/01/2021 - Surrogate cockerels and hens produce donor breed chicks
              • 19/01/2021 - Study gives clues on animal origin of coronavirus
              • 19/01/2021 - Smart vaccine scheme curbs rabies quickly
              • 14/01/2021 - Vitamin D supplements boost immunity in the elderly
              • 12/01/2021 - Genetic insights could help tackle food bug
              • 07/01/2021 - Scientist given key role at Food Standards Scotland
          • 2020
              • 11/12/2020 - Gene discovery points to new Covid-19 treatments
              • 11/12/2020 - Scotland’s second Covid wave linked to travel trends
              • 10/12/2020 - Pupils learn to use science to monitor bee health
              • 09/12/2020 - Schools project honoured with animal research award
              • 24/11/2020 - Proteins use immune cells to cause brain disease
              • 23/11/2020 - £3 million study seeks to predict spread of viruses
              • 19/11/2020 - TB insights may help breed healthier African cattle
              • 11/11/2020 - Breeding for disease resilience is cost-effective
              • 06/11/2020 - DNA insights could help protect manta rays
              • 27/10/2020 - UK campaign recognises Centre’s impact on health
              • 26/10/2020 - Study sheds light on how food bugs infect cells
              • 23/10/2020 - Gene map to aid studies of key traits in sheep
              • 23/10/2020 - Sewage signals early warning of Covid-19 outbreaks
              • 15/10/2020 - Sustainable lab scheme cuts plastic waste and costs
              • 14/10/2020 - Study could help breed healthier Ethiopian poultry
              • 14/10/2020 - Genome explains differences in wild and farmed salmon
              • 06/10/2020 - Study offers insights into common human infection
              • 01/10/2020 - Gene-editing tool to speed disease studies in fish
              • 30/09/2020 - Prediction tool could help control bird flu
              • 25/09/2020 - Gene findings could help treat costly poultry virus
              • 21/09/2020 - Domestication insight could aid livestock development
              • 17/09/2020 - Solar farm to generate green power on campus
              • 14/09/2020 - Livestock surrogates successfully made fertile
              • 10/09/2020 - African schools outreach scheme on prize shortlist
              • 08/09/2020 - Researcher honoured for work on cattle disease
              • 07/09/2020 - Stem cell study could curb need for animal tissue
              • 07/09/2020 - Modelling tool could predict pig development
              • 03/09/2020 - Surrogacy method to aid welfare in poultry research
              • 27/08/2020 - Brain study uncovers key to seasonal timing
              • 26/08/2020 - Genetic insight holds promise of Covid-19 vaccine
              • 24/08/2020 - Immune cell ageing reversed by young microbes
              • 18/08/2020 - Experts are upbeat about quest for Covid treatment
              • 17/08/2020 - Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets
              • 17/08/2020 - Low risk of contracting Covid from human waste
              • 14/08/2020 - Mandela award recognises livestock work
              • 11/08/2020 - Scientists seek test for cattle parasite infection
              • 03/08/2020 - Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry
              • 16/07/2020 - Stem cell approach to aid vaccine development
              • 15/07/2020 - Experts warn of second Covid-19 peak in winter
              • 10/07/2020 - Cattle health resource supports livestock research
              • 09/07/2020 - Monitoring wildlife could limit risk of pandemics
              • 03/07/2020 - DNA insights could help breed healthier pigs
              • 02/07/2020 - Testing system to trace Covid-19 via wastewater
              • 29/06/2020 - Studies highlight role of skin in fly-borne disease
              • 15/06/2020 - Home DNA test data sought for Covid-19 study
              • 03/06/2020 - DNA insights could aid small-scale poultry farmers
              • 25/05/2020 - Fight against common flu aided by gene discovery
              • 21/05/2020 - Face coverings can cut risk of coronavirus spread
              • 19/05/2020 - Atlas of cattle genes sheds light on key traits
              • 13/05/2020 - Campus volunteers support Covid-19 research
              • 13/05/2020 - Genetics of Covid-19 patients is focus of study
              • 08/05/2020 - Data method seeks weak spots in coronavirus genome
              • 08/05/2020 - Scottish funding supports Roslin Covid-19 work
              • 07/05/2020 - Roslin broadens research tackling Covid-19
              • 30/04/2020 - Venture platform aims to build agritech start-ups
              • 29/04/2020 - Obesity impacts on Covid-19 recovery prospects
              • 16/04/2020 - Covid-19 tracker helps visualise cases in Scotland
              • 16/04/2020 - Genetics expertise could transform fish production
              • 15/04/2020 - Chicken study probes resistance to food bug
              • 09/04/2020 - Low-cost method helps tackle sea lice in salmon
              • 24/03/2020 - Roslin scientist discusses career in immunology
              • 23/03/2020 - £5m Covid-19 study seeks to understand virus impact
              • 21/03/2020 - Roslin science for World Poetry Day
              • 12/03/2020 - Gut infection can speed development of brain diseases
              • 11/03/2020 - Facility to boost research into animal and human health
              • 06/03/2020 - Survey could help improve cattle disease tests
              • 06/03/2020 - New conference to focus on agricultural genomics
              • 04/03/2020 - Imperfect vaccines limit spread of poultry disease
              • 28/02/2020 - Gene linked to bone strength in egg-laying hens
              • 27/02/2020 - Comic book teaches livestock genetics to children
              • 26/02/2020 - Director steps down as head of Roslin Institute
              • 25/02/2020 - Fish resistance to lethal virus linked to genetics
              • 24/02/2020 - Roslin scientists support work to tackle coronavirus
              • 24/02/2020 - Test offers fast insight into chicken immunity
              • 21/02/2020 - Immune cell insights could aid flu vaccine design
              • 17/02/2020 - Future of livestock production in the spotlight
              • 10/02/2020 - New method aids study of poultry infections
              • 10/02/2020 - Resilience to bovine TB traced to key genes
              • 07/02/2020 - Antibiotic resistance surprisingly stable in pigs
              • 30/01/2020 - Gene networks lend insight into cancer virus
              • 17/01/2020 - Farm data capture tool will benefit Ugandan pig farmers
              • 10/01/2020 - £7m award aids farming in challenging landscapes
              • 09/01/2020 - Cow gut study could help tackle disease
              • 07/01/2020 - Roslin scientist appointed Order of the British Empire
              • 07/01/2020 - Livestock farms could benefit from genome editing
          • 2019
              • 18/12/2019 - Pupils monitor their bees’ health in the lab
              • 17/12/2019 - Genetic clues of TB spread revealed
              • 06/12/2019 - Agrifood research could benefit African countries
              • 29/11/19 - Members of the Scottish Parliament praise Roslin
              • 28/11/2019 - Bacteria overcome hurdles to jump between species
              • 25/11/2019 - Research hotel hosts future One Health scientists
              • 21/11/2019 - Chicken gene find could help improve vaccines
              • 20/11/2019 - Dog study links genetics to behavioural traits
              • 18/11/2019 - Climate resilience of farm animals linked to genes
              • 11/11/2019 - Lung cancer gene study may enable diagnostic tests
              • 07/11/2019 - Livestock research focus at international event
              • 05/11/2019 - Social network insights could aid pig welfare
              • 04/11/2019 - Protein has crucial role in hardening of arteries
              • 30/10/2019 - Scottish Parliament celebrates gender equality work
              • 29/10/2019 - Stem cell partnership paves way to new therapies
              • 21/10/2019 - Research into pig disease inspires UK campaign
              • 18/10/2019 - Good moods found to be infectious among rodents
              • 16/10/2019 - Stem cell studies pave way to leaner livestock
              • 14/10/2019 - Celebrating two years of research and innovation
              • 07/10/2019 - Dolly named in world top 10 biotech projects
              • 07/10/2019 - Climate lessons could aid antibiotics challenge
              • 07/10/2019 - Insights into hunger will aid poultry welfare
              • 04/10/2019 - Award recognises impact of rabies work
              • 04/10/2019 - Emergence of bacterial disease potentiated by toxin
              • 04/10/2019 - Next phase for hedgehog-friendly campus plans
              • 03/10/2019 - Animal welfare event focuses on emotions
              • 02/10/2019 - Surrogacy advance could aid rare chicken breeds
              • 01/10/2019 - Researchers foster ideas for large animal studies
              • 27/09/2019 - Global livestock centre marks five-year milestone
              • 27/09/2019 - New agreement to develop E. coli vaccine
              • 24/09/2019 - Fellowship supports research into birth defects
              • 19/09/2019 - Sheep study lends insight into gene variation
              • 17/09/2019 - Innovative science PhD programmes announced
              • 16/09/2019 -Veterinary vaccine development aided by new website
              • 12/09/19 - Pioneering patient study celebrated at sepsis event
              • 11/09/2019 - Identification of prion diseases aided by novel marker
              • 10/09/2019 - $3 million grant to tackle costly pig virus
              • 06/09/2019 - Model predicts vaccine effectiveness in animals
              • 26/08/2019 - Sheep research could aid insights into childhood dementia
              • 21/08/2019 - Cows, coughs and genome editing
              • 12/08/2019 - Cow gut DNA study could help improve meat and dairy
              • 06/08/2019 - Free kit helps children conduct science experiments
              • 12/07/2019 - Our campus will create a wildlife haven for hedgehogs
              • 06/07/2019 - World Zoonoses Day: diseases that spread from animals to people
              • 27/06/2019 - Widely available antibiotics could target common strains of superbug
              • 25/06/2019 - Rats associate a smell with a positive experience
              • 21/06/2019 - New grant to investigate drug resistance in serious African cattle disease
              • 13/06/2019 - Video: Tools for genetic gains of breeding programs
              • 12/06/2019 - Eye disease patients to benefit from chicken study
              • 04/06/2019 - Gene-edited chicken cells resist bird flu virus
              • 29/05/2019 - Genetic selection and editing could improve animal fitness
              • 24/05/2019 - Animal genetics open to debate at events this summer
              • 23/05/2019 - How the brain normally ages
              • 20/05/2019 - How genetics could help our honey bees
              • 17/05/2019 - Dog DNA find could aid breathing problems
              • 16/05/2019 - Gut worms may hinder the spread of prions to the brain
              • 13/05/2019 - Inspiring future women scientists in Africa
              • 10/05/2019 - Over 100 years of bird flu and human pandemic
              • 09/05/2019 - The genetics of Scottish red deer immunology
              • 06/05/2019 - Propensity to transmit diseases depends on genes
              • 01/05/2019 - Chief Medical Officer visits sepsis research team
              • 28/04/2019 - World Veterinary Day – the value of vaccination
              • 15/04/2019 - Genome sequencing lab awarded international quality stamp
              • 15/04/2019 - How vitamin D affects the immune system
              • 08/04/2019 - European consortium to ensure safer and healthier fish
              • 04/04/2019 - Oral dog vaccine could help beat rabies
              • 01/04/2019 - Easter Bush Campus wins sustainability & social responsibility awards
              • 27/03/2019 - Sepsis study to investigate the role of genes
              • 26/03/2019 - Study of gene linked to blindness helps Border collie breeders
              • 21/03/2019 - Roslin science in verse
              • 12/03/2019 - Gene study set to investigate how flu jumps species
              • 08/03/2019 - Roslin scientists will support women agricultural scientists in Ethiopia
              • 07/03/2019 - Roslin Director is awarded the Ronald Ross medal
              • 04/03/2019 - People choose romantic partners with similar lifespan
              • 22/02/2019 - How bird feathers form in wave-like motion
              • 22/02/2019 - Protein supports embryo cell survival under metabolic stress
              • 18/02/2019 - Aquaculture genetics consortium set to tackle industry challenges
              • 15/02/2019 - Survey to gauge public opinion on gene-edited meat
              • 13/02/2019 - Deforestation linked to changes in spread of infectious diseases
              • 12/02/2019 - Lung tissue forms immune cell hubs when needed
              • 04/02/2019 - World Cancer Day: tackling cancer at Roslin
              • 08/02/2019 - Survey for dairy farmers in effort to improve diagnostic techniques for cattle
              • 07/02/2019 - Sheep with higher vitamin D levels give birth to heavier lambs
              • 28/01/2019 - Hen eggs with human proteins offer drug hope
              • 25/01/2019 - A new high quality reference genome for water buffalo
              • 22/01/2019 - Long-read DNA analysis can give rise to errors
              • 15/01/2019 - Scottish consortiums take giant leap forward for salmon gill health
              • 10/01/2019 - Members of the Scottish Parliament visit the Institute
              • 07/01/2019 - Beekeeping citizen science
              • 03/01/2019 - Animal lovers' empathy may be hardwired in their DNA
          • 2018
              • 20/12/2018 - 2018 at The Roslin Institute
              • 17/12/2018 - Students get stuck into workshops at Science Outreach Centre
              • 10/12/2018 - The genes linked to red hair
              • 03/12/2018 - New award boosts research into intestinal disease
              • 28/11/2018 - Visit to India focus on data-driven innovation
              • 26/11/2018 - Study could explain higher rates of human E. coli infection in Scotland
              • 26/11/2018 - Gene study boosts bid to keep British bees safe from disease
              • 19/11/2018 - Active immune system worsening liver disease in dogs
              • 07/11/2018 - Tumour immune cells could aid cancer therapies
              • 05/11/2018 - First Minister opens innovation hub on campus
              • 02/11/2018 - App to combat rabies reaches over 1.5 million entries
              • 01/11/2018 - Global bid to decode DNA of all life on Earth
              • 01/11/2018 - Baby-naming trends reveal ongoing quest for individuality
              • 29/10/2018 - Briefing on African Swine Fever
              • 23/10/2018 - Vaccine shows promise against widespread chicken disease
              • 23/10/2018 - Open Day embraces scientists of all ages
              • 22/10/2018 - New Gene ATLAS to facilitate search within UK Biobank
              • 19/10/2018 - Comment on BSE case in Aberdeenshire
              • 16/10/2018 - Diversity is key for sustainable chicken farming in Ethiopia
              • 12/10/2018 - Scientific breakthrough could explain how superbugs rapidly evolve
              • 09/10/2018 - Step forward in deciphering how our genes are controlled
              • 05/10/2018 - Collaboration to support fish breeding in Brazil
              • 04/10/2018 - Dr Pip Beard is awarded prestigious Lectureship and medal
              • 24/09/2018 - Novel method to monitor blood flow in pregnant pigs
              • 18/09/2018 - Body's stem cells could be used to treat bacterial infection
              • 11/09/2018 - Predicting lifelong health and productivity of cattle
              • 10/09/2018 - Prestigious fellowship to investigate Influenza A virus
              • 07/09/2018 - Times Higher Education nomination for metagenomics research
              • 07/09/2018 - New videos: Genetic modification for animal health
              • 06/09/2018 - Imaging advance to speed quest for cell therapies
              • 05/09/2018 - Superbug discovery renews hope for antibiotic treatment
              • 20/08/2018 - Midlothian Council visit the Institute to discuss research and outreach
              • 20/08/2018 - Gene expression response to sea lice in salmon skin
              • 17/08/2018 - Video: Prions - ninja pathogens and immune system hijackers
              • 14/08/2018 - Edinburgh to host World One Health Congress
              • 14/08/2018 - Principal's Medal for Roslin team
              • 13/08/2018 - Ideas Become Legend: achievements with an impact
              • 07/08/2018 - Partnership boosts cystic fibrosis therapy bid
              • 06/08/2018 - New blood test for liver disease in dogs
              • 03/08/2018 - New video: Gus McFarlane on the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editor
              • 02/08/2018 - Science Insights for 40 high school pupils
              • 30/07/2018 - UK's Chief Veterinary Officer visits the Institute
              • 30/07/2018 - Sad news: Paul Hocking
              • 27/07/2018 - New videos: Advantages and potential of gene editing
              • 23/07/2018 - Gene study pinpoints superbug link between people and animals
              • 19/07/2018 - New video: Dr Simon Lillico on uses of gene editing
              • 20/06/2018 - Gene-edited pigs are resistant to billion dollar virus, study finds
              • 18/06/2018 - Importance of livestock-derived foods in the first 1,000 days of life
              • 13/06/2018 - Martin Whitfield MP visits the Institute and Science Outreach Centre
              • 05/06/2018 - Carnevale at The Roslin Institute
              • 31/05/2018 - Members of the Scottish Parliament visit the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre
              • 30/05/2018 - Gene expression and sex differences
              • 11/05/2018 - Royal visit to Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre
              • 07/05/2018 - Workshop shows commitment to make Goa rabies free
              • 01/05/2018 - Royal launch for new sculpture and buildings on Campus
              • 26/04/2018 - New poultry facility in Ethiopia explores genetic diversity
              • 18/04/2018 - Key drivers of the immune response of wild animals
              • 11/04/2018 - Dolly scientist backs drive to tackle Parkinson's
              • 02/04/2018 - Egg study may improve food safety
              • 23/03/2018 - Pathway modelling helps understand structure and function of biological systems
              • 23/03/2018 - UKRI-BBSRC Council members appointed
              • 28/02/2018 - The animal feelgood factor
              • 28/02/2018 - DNA study of cow stomachs could aid meat and dairy production
              • 19/02/2018 - Miles Briggs MSP visits Edinburgh Genomics at The Roslin Institute
              • 07/02/2018 - New grant to improve hen health and productivity
              • 05/02/2018 - Novel sequencing approach to study Salmonella survival in cattle
              • 26/01/2018 - Bill Gates and Secretary of State visited the Easter Bush Campus
              • 25/01/2018 - Cabinet Secretary visits Edinburgh Genomics at The Roslin Institute
              • 22/01/2018 - Improving vaccines for the elderly by blocking inflammation
              • 11/01/2018 - Volunteers sought in hunt for genes linked to severe flu cases
          • 2017
              • 21/12/2017 - 2017 at The Roslin Institute
              • 12/12/2017 - New videos: microbes in food, the veterinary profession and vitamin D
              • 06/12/2017 - Gene experts set to tackle pest control
              • 01/12/2017 - Poultry Award for welfare expert
              • 29/11/2017 - New approaches for breeding resistance to Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus
              • 28/11/2017 - Nerve cell findings may aid understanding of movement disorders
              • 22/11/2017 - New award boosts research into Marek’s disease
              • 14/11/2017 - Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser talked at The Roslin Institute
              • 13/11/2017 - EU project to ensure sustainable supply of halloumi cheese
              • 09/11/2017 - Capsule could revolutionise medical and veterinary sector
              • 06/11/2017 - Roslin scientist honoured by SRUC
              • 02/11/2017 - Applying animal breeding genetics to plants
              • 20/10/2017 - The Easter Bush Campus Open Day
              • 17/10/2017 - The first ever global zoonotic TB roadmap
              • 10/10/2017 - Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health: The Road Ahead
              • 09/10/2017 - New method for understanding neurodegenerative diseases
              • 06/10/2017 - The Roslin Institute receives Athena SWAN Gold award
              • 04/10/2017 - Animal welfare on the Easter Bush Campus
              • 29/09/2017 - Hi-tech boost for gene research
              • 28/09/2017 - Afternoon at the movies
              • 21/09/2017 - Award winning Scottish research could pave the way for ‘low-emission cattle’
              • 18/09/2017 - Sheep gene insights could help farmers breed healthier animals
              • 12/09/2017 - Bid to tackle widespread cattle disease may aid African farmers
              • 01/09/2017 - New Director starts at The Roslin Institute
              • 31/08/2017 - Scientists call for a unified approach to plant and animal breeding
              • 25/08/2017 - Jim McWhir
              • 21/08/2017 - Prestigious award for Professor in animal behaviour and welfare
              • 10/08/2017 - Thousands visit Roslin Institute stand at the Royal Highland Show
              • 01/08/2017 - BBSRC launch the Agriculture and Food Security Strategic Framework
              • 31/07/2017 - New partnership to use forensic science to tackle wildlife crime
              • 20/07/2017 - Largest study of bovine tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa reveals disease diversity in Cameroon
              • 18/07/2017 - Milk-sourced protein drugs for animal health
              • 22/06/2017 - Genetics roadmap to develop more resilient farmed fish
              • 09/06/2017 - Introducing the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network
              • 30/05/2017 - New European project to boost Mediterranean fish farming
              • 25/05/2017 - Study reveals genetic changes linked to flat-faced dogs
              • 22/05/2017 - Oyster farming to benefit from new genetic screening tool
              • 19/05/2017 - Researchers identify childhood blindness gene
              • 16/05/2017 - Towards control of Avian Coronaviruses: outcomes of COST Action
              • 12/05/2017 - New study identifies key molecule for virus replication
              • 10/05/2017 - Today is World Migratory Bird Day
              • 26/04/2017 - Director appointed to lead Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health
              • 19/04/2017 - Immune discovery points to therapies to improve stroke recovery
              • 13/04/2017 - Insights into the ageing immune system
              • 11/04/2017 - Funding of Institute Strategic Programmes Announced
              • 05/04/2017 - £10m deal to boost impact of animal science innovations
              • 24/03/2017 - One (Reproductive) Health
              • 15/03/2017 - Genetic insights into Inflammatory Bowel Disease
              • 24/02/2017 - Gene-edited pigs show signs of resistance to major viral disease
              • 22/02/2017 - Dolly the sheep continues to inspire 20 years after media storm
              • 20/02/2017 - Egg-free surrogate chickens produced in bid to save rare breeds
              • 15/02/2017 - Director appointed to lead The Roslin Institute
              • 31/01/2017 - CRISPR pioneers receive BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Biomedicine
              • 18/01/2017 - Gold Sustainability Award
              • 13/01/2017 - Interim Director of The Roslin Institute Announced
              • 13/01/2017 - Gene-edited pigs to help spread desirable traits
          • 2016
              • 14/12/2016 - Gut cells are gatekeepers of infectious brain diseases
              • 25/10/2016 - Breakthrough in Amoebic Gill Disease Control
              • 14/10/2016 - Migration routes hold key to bird flu spread, global study finds Published
              • 03/10/2016 - Experts call for action to tackle threat of TB infections from cattle
              • 21/09/2016 - Coming of Age: The Legacy of Dolly at 20
              • 20/09/2016 - Computers learn to spot deadly food poisoning bacteria
              • 02/09/2016 - Collaborative FANTOM5 project wins Eureka16 Prize
              • 23/08/2016 - Research alliance to improve aquaculture and livestock breeding
              • 01/08/2016 - Labrador study offers vets clues on why dogs’ tails lose their wag
              • 22/07/2016 - Dolly Memories appeal
              • 20/07/2016 - Diseases that run in families not all down to genes, study shows
              • 11/07/2016 - Dolly the Sheep 20th Anniversary Celebration
              • 01/07/2016 - Royal Highland Show 2016
              • 06/06/2016 - Gene study to shed light on how some people stay sharp in old age
              • 02/06/2016 - Wear orange for Batten Disease Awareness day 3rd June
              • 21/04/2016 - Research links heart disease with testosterone
              • 15/04/2016 - Prions Matter
              • 01/04/2016 - New Director Appointments at NARF
              • 25/03/2016 - The Roslin Institute receives Scottish Government funding for research into infectious livestock diseases
              • 24/03/2016 - Easter Bush Campus awarded Investors in Young People Silver Award
              • 16/03/2016 - The Roslin Institute is part of the UK's new ground-breaking livestock innovation centre
              • 15/03/2016 - New company launched to maximise the commercialisation of research at Easter Bush Campus
              • 22/02/2016 - Pig's genetic code altered in bid to tackle deadly virus
              • 16/02/2016 - George Freeman, MP visits The Roslin Institute
              • 12/02/2016 - New funding to accelerate the eradication of bovine tuberculosis
              • 09/02/2016 - Easter Bush Campus Wins Community Engagement Award from Scottish Enterprise
              • 29/01/2016 - The genetic fingerprint of the brain's immune cells offer insights into ageing
              • 19/01/2016 - Physical attraction linked to genes that control height, study finds
              • 14/01/2016 - Vitamin D linked to improved fertility in wild animals
          • 2015
              • 23/12/2015 - Pigs edited to beat virus using advanced breeding techniques
              • 17/12/2015 - New funding to develop vaccines for poultry
              • 10/12/2015 - Roslin heralds gene-edited pigs resistant to major deadly disease
              • 07/12/2015 - Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead visits Easter Bush
              • 07/12/2015 - Cross-School Symposium
              • 07/12/2015 - Academic launch of the Centre for Dementia Prevention
              • 23/11/2015 - £10m award boosts bid to aid plight of tropical farmers
              • 19/11/2015 - FDA Approves GM Salmon
              • 19/11/2015 - Bird breeds at risk may benefit from chicken cell study
              • 28/10/2015 - Dogs can also suffer from weight gain in middle age
              • 26/10/2015 - Roslin Institute Researchers at Midlothian Science Festival
              • 22/10/2015 - MEPs Ian Duncan and Kay Swinburne visit The Roslin Institute and SRUC
              • 21/10/2015 - Stress in pregnancy can impact future generations
              • 09/10/2015 - Local MP Visits Easter Bush Campus
              • 05/10/2015 - Horse sickness shares signs of human brain disorders
              • 05/10/2015 - New funding to tackle causes of dementia
              • 02/10/2015 - Easter Bush Campus Open Day
              • 25/09/2015 - Seasonal body clock found in animals
              • 09/09/2015 - Immunity study signals new ways to treat liver failure
              • 05/08/2015 - Brain infection study reveals how disease spreads from gut
              • 29/05/2015 - Hong Kong Health Partnership Agreed
              • 22/05/2015 - Salmon breeding to benefit from gene study of disease resistance
              • 08/04/2015 - Gene study helps explain Legionnaires' probe complications
              • 08/04/2015 - Research Career Insights for University of Edinburgh Undergraduates at Roslin
              • 02/04/2015 - £2.7 million for research to protect farmed animals
              • 25/03/2015 - Vision for international animal genomes project published
              • 16/03/2015 - Landmark Book in the Field of Infectious Disease Updated at Roslin
              • 06/03/2015 - Dog DNA tests alone not enough for healthy pedigree, experts say
              • 19/02/2015 - Bacteria study helps gauge human-animal infection risk
              • 16/02/2015 - £1.9 million boost for animal genome analysis
              • 04/02/2015 - Kidney images reveal the secrets of how organ develops
              • 15/01/2015 - £1m gene study to investigate secrets of successful ageing
              • 14/01/2015 - Neil Mackenzie
              • 12/01/2015 - £15m initiative puts Scotland at forefront of gene-led healthcare
          • 2014
              • 18/12/2014 - University and SRUC celebrate top REF ranking for veterinary and agricultural research
              • 12/12/2014 - Gene study traces birds' family tree back to dinosaurs
              • 01/12/2014 - New veterinary vaccinology network will help tackle threat of animal diseases, including those spreading to humans
              • 18/11/2014 - The Roslin Institute inspires thousands of young 'scientists' at the Great British Bioscience Festival
              • 03/11/2014 - MRSA bugs linked to livestock are found in hospitals, study finds
              • 29/10/2014 - The Roslin Institute to benefit from new Sequence-Based Genotyping
              • 27/10/2014 - Dementias Platform UK: A powerhouse for dementia research
              • 16/10/2014 - Roslin Student shortlisted in image competition
              • 13/10/2014 - The Roslin Institute shortlisted in WISE Awards
              • 03/10/2014 - £14.5m boost will help keep Scotland at forefront of bioscience
              • 26/09/2014 - Roslin Institute on Top Employer Shortlist
              • 25/09/2014 - The Roslin Institute receives Silver Athena SWAN Award
              • 22/09/2014 - UK innovation grant for genome project with Cobb Europe
              • 30/07/2014 - Bill Gates visits Easter Bush
              • 29/07/2014 - Tropical farmers' plight is focus of animal research initiative
              • 24/07/2014 - Lord de Mauley visits Easter Bush Campus
              • 08/07/2014 - Honorary degrees celebrated at The Roslin Institute
              • 07/07/2014 - The First Exome Sequence Completed in Pigs
              • 23/06/2014 - New award winning start up at Roslin aims to provide you with your own personal journal
              • 19/06/2014 - Roslin Institute part of a global push to fight dementia
              • 05/06/2014 - Gene study shows how sheep first separated from goats
              • 03/06/2014 - Roslin Institute Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant For Ground-breaking Research
              • 07/05/2014 - Roslin scientist presents Gordon Memorial Lecture
              • 01/05/2014 - 2014 Research Student Day
              • 16/04/2014 - Birds learn the structural efficacy of nest material
              • 15/04/2014 - New treatment could 'protect against any strain of the flu'
              • 14/04/2014 - Roslin Institute researchers win Arthritis Research UK funding
              • 11/04/2014 - Helen Sang appointed to BBSRC Council
              • 31/03/2014 - Climbers at risk set to benefit from altitude sickness study
              • 28/03/2014 - Roslin Institute Labs in Awards Shortlist
              • 27/03/2014 - New maps for navigating the genome unveiled by scientists
              • 26/03/2014 - Removing bone protein shown to prevent obesity in mice
              • 04/03/2014 - Horses set to gain health benefits from stem cell advance
              • 04/03/2014 - Plant extract offers hope for infant motor neurone therapy
              • 03/03/2014 - BBSRC funds UK bioscience exhibits as part of 20th anniversary activities
              • 26/02/2014 - New Research Partnership to Advance Broiler Genetics
              • 17/02/2014 - Roslin Scientists are Innovator of the Year Finalists
              • 14/02/2014 - Genetic chip will help salmon farmers breed better fish
              • 12/02/2014 - Genetic find might lead to cattle that are more resistant to TB
              • 11/02/2014 - Roslin and Dick Vet staff head for India
              • 30/01/2014 - Reducing the need for animals in infectious disease research
          • 2013
              • 04/12/2013 - Immune systems fighting prions; older might be better
              • 13/11/2013 - Roslin Institute receives India-UK funding in Farmed Animal Health and Disease
              • 07/11/2013 - Roslin team helps solve elephant riddle
              • 15/10/2013 - Researchers at The Roslin Institute have used DNA editing technology to produce live pigs
              • 26/09/2013 - Roslin wins £2.4M of research funding to improve the health of livestock
              • 17/09/2013 - Vaccinating cattle against enterohaemorrhagic E. coli O157 could cut human cases by 85%
              • 09/09/2013 - Minister launches research centre with bird welfare at its heart
              • 14/08/2013 - Cattle can be a source of MRSA in people, scientists find
              • 22/07/2013 - Over £30M investment to drive economic growth from UK agri-science
              • 15/07/2013 - Bruce elected Fellow of the Society of Biology
              • 11/07/2013 - Zoetis And The Roslin Institute Collaborate To Control Salmonella
              • 08/07/2013 - Dave Burt elected Fellow of the Society of Biology
              • 08/05/2013 - Roslin Institute Director elected as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences
              • 26/04/2013 - Institute wins sustainability award
              • 23/04/2013 - New study shows how Salmonella colonises the gut
              • 11/04/2013 - Pig disease that costs millions is target of genetic study
              • 09/04/2013 - Scientists make progress in fight against virus killing captive elephants
              • 27/03/2013 - Appetite genes are key to better diets for poultry
              • 21/03/2013 - University teams up with Marblar to crystallise fresh innovation
              • 21/03/2013 - Roslin's Innovation Team Wins Prestigious Award
              • 21/03/2013 - Secretary of State for Scotland visits The Roslin Institute
              • 18/03/2013 - Feathering the nest of chicken breed preservation
              • 17/03/2013 - On Your Farm is On Our Farm
              • 11/03/2013 - Chicken welfare can count on £14 million facility to aid research
              • 06/03/2013 - Livestock research initiative has greater sustainability as its goal
              • 01/02/2013 - Roslin KEC team make impact in UK-wide business awards
              • 22/01/2013 - Roslin Scientist honoured in Nikon Small World in Motion competition
              • 18/01/2013 - Easter Bush Campus hosts Princess Royal's visit
              • 07/01/2013 - Investment in animal science research
          • 2012
              • 28/12/2012 - BBSRC invests in future of Livestock Genomics
              • 28/12/2012 - Pig is genome flavour of the month
              • 19/11/2012 - New funding to develop rapid responses to emerging poultry viruses
              • 16/11/2012 - New Projects Helping Lay The Foundations for Biology Breakthroughs
              • 16/11/2012 - Gut Cell Transformation by Salmonella
              • 15/11/2012 - Pig Gene Expression Atlas
              • 15/11/2012 - Pig Genome Decoded
              • 25/10/2012 - Precision genome engineering in animals
              • 25/10/2012 - New Professor at The Roslin Institute
              • 12/10/2012 - Dolly Scientist Dies
              • 20/09/2012 - Study reveals brain cells' weakest links
              • 04/09/2012 - Roslin's "Dolly" scientists to feature on Radio Four
              • 28/08/2012 - £600K Industrial Partnership Award from the BBSRC and the Erich Wesjohann Group
              • 02/07/2012 - Bacterial virus drives the emergence of deadly bacterial strains
              • 24/07/2012 - Roslin in Scots link-up with China to boost genetic research
              • 29/06/2012 - Gene discovery helps explain how flu can cause severe infections
              • 28/06/2012 - Roslin Business Development Manager is KT Achiever of the Year
              • 30/05/2012 - Minister for Science visits The Roslin Institute
              • 24/05/2012 - Roslin Receives £23M funding boost
              • 15/05/2012 - Superbug spread from hospitals in major cities to regional health-care centres
              • 24/04/2012 - Athena Swan award for Roslin
              • 23/04/2012 - Chinese delegation visit The Roslin Institute Building
              • 26/03/2012 - Gene could determine risk of developing life-threatening flu
              • 15/02/2012 - Roslin research to help eliminate most common food poisoning bug
              • 26/01/2012 - How to make better vaccines for humans and animals
          • 2011
              • 02/12/2011 - Protein sheds insight into spread of vCJD to the brain
              • 07/12/2011 - The Roslin Institute in new industry collaboration
              • 21/11/2011 - Chicken virus study sheds light on how human cancers develop
              • 08/11/2011 - UK food and farming benefits from research to combat animal diseases
              • 28/10/2011 - DNA find sheds light on the human brain
              • 14/10/2011 - Study could help battle against superbugs
              • 13/10/2011 - Roslin Creating New Ties With Hong Kong
              • 12/10/2011 - Major new grant will help future vaccine development and secure safe food supplies
              • 26/9/2011 - The Roslin Institute opens its doors to the public
              • 29/07/2011 - Cows' stomachs could hold key to green fuels
              • 29/06/2011 - First Minister of Scotland Opens the new Roslin Institute Building
              • 16/03/2011 - Study shows how chickens keep their cool
              • 01/03/2011 - Roslin Scientist announced as new Director for the Institute for Animal Health
              • 08/02/2011 - Eradication Of Hip And Elbow Dysplasia A Step Closer
              • 01/02/2011 - UK Scientists Close In on Salmon Virus Resistance Gene
              • 26/01/2011 - Meeting to combat devastating disease in pigs
              • 14/01/2011 - Bovine Genotyping Made Easy
              • 13/01/2011 - GM chickens that don't transmit bird flu developed
          • 2010
              • 10/11/2010 - $2Million (USD) boost for animal health research
              • 20/10/2010 - Dizzy heights of popular peak pose real risks for climbers
              • 20/08/2010 - Prestigious Wolfson Research Merit Awards Announced
              • 10/08/2010 - £2.5m award helps scientists tackle tick list of diseases
              • 12/07/2010 - Secretary of State for Scotland visits The Roslin Institute
              • 01/07/2010 - Pups sign up for bid to boost pet health
              • 10/05/2010 - Dogs Trust appoints David J Argyle onto the board of trustees
              • 29/04/2010 - Scientists clock onto how sunlight puts a spring in our step
              • 01/04/2010 - Songbird genome to aid understanding of learning, memory and more
              • 01/04/2010 - Egg whites may help scientists crack problem of poultry infections
              • 18/03/2010 - Hormone study gives scientists a sense of how animals bond
              • 10/03/2010 - Scientists solve puzzle of chickens that are half male and half female
          • 2009
              • 10/11/2009 - Roslin Scientists In New Vaccine Development Approach
              • 09/11/2009 - The Roslin Institute hosts Royal Visit
              • 02/11/2009 - Researchers Sequence Swine Genome
              • 26/10/2009 - Animals now picking up bugs from people
              • 15/10/2009 - Bug barcode readers hold out promise of universal vaccines
              • 14/10/2009 - Cell study explains why younger people more at risk to vCJD
              • 29/09/2009 - Scotland Office Minister backs innovation and enterprise on visit to Midlothian-based science and technology park
              • 22/07/2009 - Post-analyses of Microarray Data Publications
              • 08/06/2009 - Murdo MacLeod Awarded the Temperton Fellowship
              • 25/05/2009 - Roslin to head up EuroPRRSnet
              • 30/04/2009 - Swine Flu Virus: Analysis from The Roslin Institute
              • 20/04/2009 - Genetic study offers vital clues on immune responses
              • 20/04/2009 - Completed cattle genome could improve beef and dairy production
              • 18/04/2009 - Research Showcase at The Roslin Institute and R(D)SVS
              • 03/03/2009 - New Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh at Roslin
              • 11/02/2009 - Dr Almas Gheyas wins KTP Centres in Scotland Best Project Presentation
              • 11/01/2009 - How viruses can drive a cell to suicide
              • 09/01/2009 - Innovative Europe-wide Animal Genomics Project
          • 2008
              • 26/11/2008 - New £58 million research centre near Penicuik to provide jobs for 450 bio-scientists
              • 14/11/2008 - Chicks to give scientists clearer picture of fetal development
              • 01/09/2008 - Study confirms vCJD could be transmitted by blood transfusion
              • 07/04/2008 - Animal Scientists team up to tackle key health concerns
              • 01/04/2008 - Roslin Partnership Backed by Investment
              • 01/04/2008 - Scientists, vets and farmers work to beat pig disease
              • 19/03/2008 - Song birds take their cue from signals in the brain
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