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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Roslin Institute-based initiative receives funding for research towards veterinary vaccines
An initiative led by the Roslin Institute to advance vaccine development for livestock and zoonotic diseases is being supported with a funding award.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Roslin: US$4.1 million award supports research into tackling bird flu
A team of scientists studying bird flu has been awarded £3.3 million (US$4.1 million) to further investigate the disease, including understanding immunity in wild birds, the Roslin Institute announced last month.
Monday, October 9, 2023
Roslin: Cost-efficient analysis helps breed disease-resistant fish
A cost-effective method for breeding rainbow trout to be resistant to a common bacterial infection has been developed by scientists, the Roslin Institute said.
Monday, September 4, 2023
Roslin: US$3 million bone insight study aims to support hen welfare
A project to understand bone health in laying hens aims to support their health and welfare, and inform breeding selection as industry moves towards non-caged systems, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Roslin: Pig gene critical for ASF infection
Scientists have pinpointed a gene in the DNA of pigs that is needed by a deadly virus to cause infection, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Roslin: Genetic material linked to dairy calf development
Scientists have found that key traits in the early development of dairy cattle are influenced by small strands in their genetic material, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Roslin: Genetic patterns linked to production traits in key fish species
Scientists have identified genes showing evidence of breeding for desirable traits in one of the world's most widely farmed fish — which could inform their production and have the potential to increase food security, the Roslin Instit ...
Friday, June 9, 2023
Roslin: Epigenetic markers aid understanding of cattle immunity
Researchers have revealed important variations in chemical markers found attached to DNA that likely influence gene activity in the immune systems of cattle, the Roslin Institute said.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Next phase of Roslin Institute's research backed by US$44 million investment
The Roslin Institute is benefiting from a share of £376 million (US$464.4 million) to support its research into pioneering animal bioscience.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Roslin experts part of project to curb losses from major cattle pest
Experts from the Roslin Institute are part of a collaboration to mitigate the impact of Asian blue tick on herds around the world, the institute announced.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Roslin Institute experts advise UK government on bird flu
Scientists from the Roslin Institute have played a key role in developing a plan to support the UK government in managing bird flu, the institute said.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Roslin: Long-term conservation actions best way to deal with avian flu in wild birds in Scotland, UK
Long-term conservation measures will be the most effective tool against avian flu in wild birds in Scotland, the United Kingdom, according to a report, the Roslin Institute said.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Roslin: Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu
Investigations of how various bird species respond to avian flu have enabled insights into the disease, said the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Roslin: DNA reference for key fish species aids food security
A reference DNA code for a genetically improved strain of a key species of fish offers the potential to improve food security for millions of the world's poorest people, the Roslin Institute said.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Roslin: Stress insights aid fish and seafood health and welfare
Researchers are seeking to discover how to breed fish with greater resilience to disease or environmental stress, the Roslin Institute said,

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