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Bird flu's devastating impact on Bass Rock gannets laid bare in drone footage

NEW drone footage has laid bare the devastating impact the bird flu outbreak has had on the world-famous gannet colony on the Bass Rock.

The National (Scotland)

Obesity and later motherhood pose threat to falling rates of death in pregnancy

Researchers said age, being overweight and complications all increased risks for pregnant women.

The Independent UK

South Edinburgh’s vanished tower blocks uncovered in archive images from the 1980s

Having lain unseen for decades, priceless snaps of the city's demolished tower blocks have been rediscovered in an online archive from the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

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Evolutionary biologists are ever adapting to progress in science

Letter: Many discoveries since the modern synthesis have been incorporated into evolutionary biology without substantially changing its major tenets, write Brian Charlesworth, Deborah Charlesworth and Jerry Coyne

The Guardian - UK

Blood test could predict future risk of leukaemia, study suggests

Identifying those most at risk could mean it is possible for them to receive treatment earlier.

The Independent UK

Should we be worried that polio has been detected in the UK?

Until an infectious disease is eradicated everywhere in the world, we are all vulnerable, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Kynos Therapeutics appoints chief finance officer

She will combine her current role as COO at NodThera while supporting the Edinburgh medtech firm

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A new star in 'Jurassic World Dominion' has a very Philly backstory

PHILADELPHIA — Kenneth Lacovara discovered one of the big stars in the new "Jurassic World Dominion" movie, but he's no talent scout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Estimated Scots Covid infections rise for second week in a row amid new virus wave fears

Around one in 30 people in Scotland were estimated to have the virus in the week ending June 11 - but there are fears that it could be higher.

Daily Record

Minute-long ‘Noah’s Ark’ language test could help GPs identify brain tumours

The test involves naming animals and could help identify headache sufferers who are more likely to have a brain tumour.

Daily Record

Edinburgh scientists discover simple language test that could diagnose brain tumours

A 60-second language test devised at the University of Edinburgh could be used to diagnose brain tumours earlier than usual according to a new study carried out

Edinburgh Live

Glasgow University ranked one of the best universities in Scotland in new rankings

The league tables 'support prospective students in making informed decisions about their future' and 'help people find the right university for them'.

Glasgow Live

Scientists develop screening process to calculate heart attack risk from routine eye test

Scientists say method may also be developed to identify people’s propensity to other diseases like diabetic retinopathy

The Independent UK

Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it

A spike in infections every three months seems to be the pattern, but the UK has the power to beat this if we act wisely, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

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Hebridean genetics study to research links to major diseases

People with Hebridean ancestry are being asked to take part in a major genetic study, which could shed light on the causes of diseases such as heart…

Edinburgh Live

'Sleepy' Edinburgh student diagnosed with deadly illness after mum recognised symptoms

Alice Jenkins, 19, woke up on May 18 with aching limbs and a temperature, and assumed she had Covid as her flatmates in halls at the University of Edinburgh had it the previous week.

Edinburgh Live

Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen

As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Inside the cheapest two-bedroom homes in each neighbourhood

There are a large number of two-bedroom properties currently on the market in Edinburgh, and to help those on a budget decide what's best, we have rounded up the cheapest one in each area

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Scottish technology that could transform' cancer testing handed millions

A SCOTTISH medical technology company has announced £2.1 million additional seed financing – in an oversubscribed funding round – to complete…

The Independent UK

Academic knighted for services to COVID-19 research

Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh thanked all those who supported him.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh University accused of 'not being a safe space' for trans community

Student, staff and alumni have thrown their support behind a petition that calls on the university to better protect their trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming community.

Insider UK

Scottish life sciences company secures £2.1 million funding

The money will be spent on testing for its cell-free DNA capture device

The Independent UK

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

It will build on the success of two experimental medicine projects.

Insider UK

Edinburgh life science start-up gets £1m in funding

The money will build a new laboratory and manufacturing facility, among other things

Insider UK

Babcock opens £4.6 million tidal turbine testing facility at Rosyth

The Fife yard has also won a £30m contract to maintain two Royal Navy aircraft carriers

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