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Dog DNA find could aid breathing problems
Monday 20th May 2019, 9:30am

Scientists have discovered a DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds.

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Genetics experts gather for aquaculture symposium
Friday 17th May 2019, 7:00pm

Experts from New Zealand, Norway, Spain and UK will give talks at a one-day symposium on aquaculture genetics at The Roslin Institute on Monday 20th May.

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Gut worms hinder the spread of prions to the brain
Thursday 16th May 2019, 9:15am

Study of an infectious brain condition that destroys nerve cells helps to explain why some individuals may be at more risk than others.

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The genetics of Scottish red deer immunology
Thursday 9th May 2019, 2:00pm

Genetic variation of Scottish red deer populations may indicate they are healthy but can be at risk of new diseases.

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Protein replacement poses challenge
Thursday 9th May 2019, 11:30am

Capacities for completely replacing animal protein in the human diet are limited and would require “major changes” in the structure of global agricultural food systems, according to new research.

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Propensity to transmit diseases depends on genes
Monday 6th May 2019, 11:00am

The genetic propensity of animals to transmit diseases affects survival in populations during epidemics, study shows.

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Record number of applications to Converge programme
Thursday 2nd May 2019, 2:00pm

Entrepreneurship is alive and well and accelerating to new heights in Scotland’s Universities as evidenced by the growth and breadth of submissions to Converge, Scotland’s leading company creation programme for the Higher Education sector.

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First Anniversary for Charnock Bradley Building
Wednesday 1st May 2019, 9:00am

The Charnock Bradley Building, Equine Diagnostic, Surgical and Critical Care Unit (EDSCCU) and ‘Canter’, by Andy Scott, are celebrating their first anniversary.

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SRUC Head of Research appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science
Monday 15th April 2019, 4:00pm

The Head of Research at Scotland’s Rural College has been appointed President of the British Society of Animal Science (BSAS).

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Edinburgh Genomics lab awarded international quality stamp
Monday 15th April 2019, 10:30am

The University of Edinburgh’s DNA sequencing facility, Edinburgh Genomics, has received an internationally recognised accreditation to mark the quality of its genome analysis services.

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