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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Roslin: DNA region linked to disease resistance in tilapia
A specific region in the genome of Nile tilapia - a key aquaculture species that is worth nearly $10 billion globally - has a major effect on mortality levels during an outbreak of Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV), a study led by the Roslin Instit ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Roslin Institute, Genus in agreement to produce disease-resistant pigs
The Roslin Institute and animal genetics company Genus have signed an agreement to produce pigs that are resistant to a respiratory disease which causes around $2.5 billion in losses each year in the United States and Europe alone.
Monday, June 21, 2021
Roslin Institute responds to UK public consultation on gene-edting tech
The Roslin Institute has responded to the UK government's public consultation on the regulation of gene-editing technologies.
Monday, June 14, 2021
Roslin: Poultry study points to genes linked to food bug
Research has identified genes in chickens that could offer resistance to harmful bacteria commonly found in poultry, and could inform ways to limit the risk of associated food poisoning in people, the Roslin Institute said.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Roslin: Salmonella variants in pigs pose various threats to animal health
A DNA study has found that Salmonella variants discovered in pigs pose different threats to human and animal health, the Roslin Institute said.
Monday, April 26, 2021
Roslin: Research partnership wins industry accolade
Researchers from the Roslin Institute have been recognised in the latest Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Roslin: Bird influenza tests seek to assess emerging strains
Researchers are seeking to develop tests to spot emerging strains of bird flu which are categorised as mild but have the potential to become more dangerous, to help assess and mitigate the likely risks to wild birds and poultry, the Roslin ...
Monday, April 5, 2021
Roslin: Inside-out mini-guts aid research into poultry
Scientists have developed inside-out miniature intestines, also known as enteroids, grown from stem cells, for researching gut biology in poultry, the Roslin Institute announced.
Monday, March 29, 2021
Roslin: Cattle immune cells could help treat disease
Immune cells newly identified in cattle could help investigate and treat livestock and human diseases, a study involving scientists from the Roslin Institute found.
Monday, March 22, 2021
Roslin: US$103 million investment for agritech hub
A £74 million (US$102.5 million) investment for a new agritech hub will improve the efficiency and output of agricultural applications and enhance worldwide food security, the Roslin Institute announced.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Roslin: Gene technologies could help prevent swine flu
Gene-editing technologies offer opportunities to curb swine flu virus on farms and reduce the risk of a pandemic, according to a review of research studies by the Roslin Institute.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Roslin: Study reveals complexities governing sex of birds
A gene controls the sex of gonads in birds but does not influence their bodies' sexual development, highlighting an evolutionary divide from mammals, according to a study conducted by the Roslin Institute.
Monday, March 8, 2021
Roslin: Nutritional additive strengthens chicken bones
A widely used feed additive in swine, poultry and fish production improves bone strength in laying hens, a study led by scientists from the Roslin Institute has shown.
Monday, February 1, 2021
Roslin: Research shows surrogate cockerels and hens producing donor breed chicks
The Roslin Institute has announced a research in which sterile male and female chicken eggs have been implanted with reproductive cells from donor birds - with the resulting chickens mating together to produce chicks of the donor breed.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Roslin: Chicken genetic insights could help tackle Campylobacter
A study involving chickens has revealed the genetic basis of resistance to Campylobacter which causes food poisoning, the Roslin Institute said.

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