Facility to boost research into animal and human health |
A newly opened world-leading research facility will provide unprecedented insights into livestock and human health. The University of Edinburgh’s Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) was officially opened by Professor John Loughhead, Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The LARIF will enhance food security and the health and welfare of farmed animals, through research aimed at producing livestock that are genetically more resistant to disease and by the development of improved vaccines, and it will safeguard human health, by helping to tackle food-borne infections and antimicrobial resistance. Read more |
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Roslin scientists support work to tackle coronavirus |
Researchers at the Roslin Institute are taking part in global efforts to better understand and develop therapies for the ongoing coronavirus infection. Their work could help ease the impact of the outbreak. Research includes studying evidence from previous outbreaks with regards to treatments, analysing publicly available genetic information about the virus, investigating similarities with other better-known viruses, as well as understanding what factors made it possible for the virus to spread from animals to humans. Read more
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Fish resistance to lethal virus linked to genetics |
The deadly Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is very heritable, scientists found. This means that selective breeding to produce more resistant tilapia strains is likely to be effective. The findings could help protect stocks of Tilapia fish, which is the second most farmed fish in the world, an important food source in Africa, Asia and South America, and worth nearly US$10 billion to the global economy. Read more
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Genetic clues of bovine TB spread revealed |
Bovine tuberculosis spread within badger populations and within cattle herds happens at least twice as frequently as transmission from one species to the other, according to a study at a site where infections occur frequently. Researchers analysing genetic data from the bacteria that causes the disease also found that cattle are approximately 10 times more likely to catch TB from badgers than badgers are to catch it from cattle. Scientists say the findings of the research could improve control strategies, reduce disease transmission and cut associated costs. Read more
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Roslin scientist appointed Order of the British Empire |
Professor Helen Sang, Personal Chair of Vertebrate Molecular Development and Head of the research division of Functional Genetics and Development at the Roslin Institute, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in recognition of services to food security and bioscience for health. Read more
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