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Gaps in genetic monitoring across rare British livestock breeds are highlighted in a research review.
Improved genetic monitoring could guide conservation priorities and help safeguard the UK’s unique livestock heritage.
#RareBreeds #Conservation
Improved genetic monitoring could guide conservation priorities and help safeguard the UK’s unique livestock heritage.
#RareBreeds #Conservation
Lack of genetic diversity monitoring threatens rare breeds | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Gaps in monitoring genetic diversity of UK livestock highlights risks for rare breeds, research review reveals
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November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Gaps in genetic monitoring across rare British livestock breeds are highlighted in a research review.
Improved genetic monitoring could guide conservation priorities and help safeguard the UK’s unique livestock heritage.
#RareBreeds #Conservation
Improved genetic monitoring could guide conservation priorities and help safeguard the UK’s unique livestock heritage.
#RareBreeds #Conservation
On World STEM Day, discover where a career in animal biology research could take you - be inspired by world-leading scientists in our Roslin Reels playlist.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
On World STEM Day, discover where a career in animal biology research could take you - be inspired by world-leading scientists in our Roslin Reels playlist.
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#WorldSTEMDay #STEMDay #STEM #STEMCareers #STEMEducation
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Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Megan Davey talks about her team's work on cell development in embryos.
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
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For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
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November 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Megan Davey talks about her team's work on cell development in embryos.
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #CellDevelopment
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #CellDevelopment
Advances in Animal Health - an Inaugural Lecture Showcase
Tuesday 4 November
5 - 7:30pm
The Roslin Institute
Professors Dylan Clements and Alastair Macrae will share their respective career and research journeys in small and large animal medicine.
Book your tickets: vet.ed.ac.uk/news/events/...
Tuesday 4 November
5 - 7:30pm
The Roslin Institute
Professors Dylan Clements and Alastair Macrae will share their respective career and research journeys in small and large animal medicine.
Book your tickets: vet.ed.ac.uk/news/events/...
October 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Advances in Animal Health - an Inaugural Lecture Showcase
Tuesday 4 November
5 - 7:30pm
The Roslin Institute
Professors Dylan Clements and Alastair Macrae will share their respective career and research journeys in small and large animal medicine.
Book your tickets: vet.ed.ac.uk/news/events/...
Tuesday 4 November
5 - 7:30pm
The Roslin Institute
Professors Dylan Clements and Alastair Macrae will share their respective career and research journeys in small and large animal medicine.
Book your tickets: vet.ed.ac.uk/news/events/...
Our scientists are studying how lungs develop before birth to help improve outcomes for babies born prematurely.
By combining insights from genetics and large animal models, scientists hope to better understand a chronic lung condition that affects premature babies and inform future treatments.
By combining insights from genetics and large animal models, scientists hope to better understand a chronic lung condition that affects premature babies and inform future treatments.
Pig models to shed light on infant lung disease | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Research into the biology of lung development could help improve outcomes for babies born prematurely.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our scientists are studying how lungs develop before birth to help improve outcomes for babies born prematurely.
By combining insights from genetics and large animal models, scientists hope to better understand a chronic lung condition that affects premature babies and inform future treatments.
By combining insights from genetics and large animal models, scientists hope to better understand a chronic lung condition that affects premature babies and inform future treatments.
A Roslin Institute-led team has produced pigs resistant to classical swine fever through targeted gene editing.
This research demonstrates the potential of precision breeding tools to enhance animal health, in combination with vaccination and biosecurity measures.
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This research demonstrates the potential of precision breeding tools to enhance animal health, in combination with vaccination and biosecurity measures.
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#AnimalHealth
Pigs developed to be resistant to deadly virus | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Pigs gain resistance to classical swine fever through gene editing, offering hope for protecting livestock against costly viral disease.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A Roslin Institute-led team has produced pigs resistant to classical swine fever through targeted gene editing.
This research demonstrates the potential of precision breeding tools to enhance animal health, in combination with vaccination and biosecurity measures.
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#AnimalHealth
This research demonstrates the potential of precision breeding tools to enhance animal health, in combination with vaccination and biosecurity measures.
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#AnimalHealth
Today marks #WorldEggDay. Our researchers are studying how the chicken immune system works to protect birds from disease, improving poultry health, welfare and global food security.
Learn more in our Roslin Reel with Dr Kate Sutton.
#AnimalHealth
Learn more in our Roslin Reel with Dr Kate Sutton.
#AnimalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Today marks #WorldEggDay. Our researchers are studying how the chicken immune system works to protect birds from disease, improving poultry health, welfare and global food security.
Learn more in our Roslin Reel with Dr Kate Sutton.
#AnimalHealth
Learn more in our Roslin Reel with Dr Kate Sutton.
#AnimalHealth
A needle-free, solid dose vaccine technology is able to safeguard pigs against one of the sector’s most impactful diseases - Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus.
The development is the first time that this technology has been shown to work in any species.
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The development is the first time that this technology has been shown to work in any species.
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September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A needle-free, solid dose vaccine technology is able to safeguard pigs against one of the sector’s most impactful diseases - Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus.
The development is the first time that this technology has been shown to work in any species.
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The development is the first time that this technology has been shown to work in any species.
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An oral contraceptive designed for use in managing wild grey squirrel populations has been found to work in rodents. Further development is ongoing towards its application in wild settings.
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Squirrel contraceptive development takes key step | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Edible contraceptive shows promise for management of grey squirrels in the wild.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
An oral contraceptive designed for use in managing wild grey squirrel populations has been found to work in rodents. Further development is ongoing towards its application in wild settings.
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Our research towards flu-resistant chickens is featured in the free Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum, London, open until 4 January.
It shows how experts are exploring precise changes to chicken DNA to prevent disease.
Find out more: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/f...
It shows how experts are exploring precise changes to chicken DNA to prevent disease.
Find out more: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/f...
September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Our research towards flu-resistant chickens is featured in the free Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum, London, open until 4 January.
It shows how experts are exploring precise changes to chicken DNA to prevent disease.
Find out more: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/f...
It shows how experts are exploring precise changes to chicken DNA to prevent disease.
Find out more: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/f...
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Neil Mabbott talks about his team's work on boosting immunity against infection.
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
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#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #AnimalHealth
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #AnimalHealth
September 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Neil Mabbott talks about his team's work on boosting immunity against infection.
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #AnimalHealth
For more information on our research, check out our website:
www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #AnimalHealth
Yesterday we hosted the first annual Sir Ian Wilmut Lecture, honouring the scientist behind Dolly the Sheep.
Nobel Laureate Prof Shinya Yamanaka, Kyoto University, spoke on iPS cells — early-stage cells that can become many cell types, with potential for regenerative medicine and research.
Nobel Laureate Prof Shinya Yamanaka, Kyoto University, spoke on iPS cells — early-stage cells that can become many cell types, with potential for regenerative medicine and research.
September 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Yesterday we hosted the first annual Sir Ian Wilmut Lecture, honouring the scientist behind Dolly the Sheep.
Nobel Laureate Prof Shinya Yamanaka, Kyoto University, spoke on iPS cells — early-stage cells that can become many cell types, with potential for regenerative medicine and research.
Nobel Laureate Prof Shinya Yamanaka, Kyoto University, spoke on iPS cells — early-stage cells that can become many cell types, with potential for regenerative medicine and research.
Congrats to four professors on their inaugural lectures - Gregor Gorjanc, Professor of Selective Breeding (left); James Prendergast, Professor of Bioinformatics; Mizeck Chagunda, Professor of Tropical Livestock Genetics, and Liam Morrison, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology.
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September 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Congrats to four professors on their inaugural lectures - Gregor Gorjanc, Professor of Selective Breeding (left); James Prendergast, Professor of Bioinformatics; Mizeck Chagunda, Professor of Tropical Livestock Genetics, and Liam Morrison, Professor of Veterinary Parasitology.
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As part of Technician Week, the University’s Technician Steering Committee hosted events on Easter Bush campus celebrating the expertise and contributions of our technical community.
Highlights included lightning talks, networking, and a tour of our Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.
Highlights included lightning talks, networking, and a tour of our Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.
September 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
As part of Technician Week, the University’s Technician Steering Committee hosted events on Easter Bush campus celebrating the expertise and contributions of our technical community.
Highlights included lightning talks, networking, and a tour of our Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.
Highlights included lightning talks, networking, and a tour of our Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.
We are marking Technicians Week by recognising the vital contribution of our technical staff at Roslin and across the University.
As part of the celebrations, the University's Technician Steering Committee is hosting events to support discussions around technical career pathways.
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As part of the celebrations, the University's Technician Steering Committee is hosting events to support discussions around technical career pathways.
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September 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are marking Technicians Week by recognising the vital contribution of our technical staff at Roslin and across the University.
As part of the celebrations, the University's Technician Steering Committee is hosting events to support discussions around technical career pathways.
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As part of the celebrations, the University's Technician Steering Committee is hosting events to support discussions around technical career pathways.
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Congrats to our new Interim Director, Professor Mark Stevens.
Mark, who is Chair of Microbial Pathogenesis, is a familiar face on campus, having been Deputy Director of Research for a decade. He will lead Roslin while recruitment of our next Director takes place.
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Mark, who is Chair of Microbial Pathogenesis, is a familiar face on campus, having been Deputy Director of Research for a decade. He will lead Roslin while recruitment of our next Director takes place.
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September 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Congrats to our new Interim Director, Professor Mark Stevens.
Mark, who is Chair of Microbial Pathogenesis, is a familiar face on campus, having been Deputy Director of Research for a decade. He will lead Roslin while recruitment of our next Director takes place.
vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/about...
Mark, who is Chair of Microbial Pathogenesis, is a familiar face on campus, having been Deputy Director of Research for a decade. He will lead Roslin while recruitment of our next Director takes place.
vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/about...
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Rowland Kao, CBE talks about his team's work on data and disease spread.
For more information on our research, check out our website:https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin
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#RoslinReels #InfectiousDiseases
For more information on our research, check out our website:https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin
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August 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Rowland Kao, CBE talks about his team's work on data and disease spread.
For more information on our research, check out our website:https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin
@rowlandkao.bsky.social @uoe-eid.bsky.social
#RoslinReels #InfectiousDiseases
For more information on our research, check out our website:https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin
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#RoslinReels #InfectiousDiseases
Roslin Director Professor Bruce Whitelaw, who is retiring after almost four decades at the Institute, offers his perspectives on spotting opportunities, leading with empathy, and what he's most proud of, in our latest interview.
#MeetOurScientists
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#MeetOurScientists
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Professor Bruce Whitelaw on a career at Roslin | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Retiring Director reflects on career highlights, problem solving, and leadership.
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August 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Roslin Director Professor Bruce Whitelaw, who is retiring after almost four decades at the Institute, offers his perspectives on spotting opportunities, leading with empathy, and what he's most proud of, in our latest interview.
#MeetOurScientists
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#MeetOurScientists
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Congratulations to Honorary Professor Gary Entrican on receiving the Zoetis IUIS VIC Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award at the 14th International Veterinary Immunology Symposium, in recognition of his contribution to veterinary immunology.
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#Immunology #VetAwards
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Professor Gary Entrican receives Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award | Edinburgh Infectious Diseases | Edinburgh Infectious Diseases
August 2025: Many congratulations to Professor Gary Entrican from The Roslin Institute who has received the Zoetis IUIS VIC Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award at the 14th International…
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August 21, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Congratulations to Honorary Professor Gary Entrican on receiving the Zoetis IUIS VIC Distinguished Veterinary Immunologist Award at the 14th International Veterinary Immunology Symposium, in recognition of his contribution to veterinary immunology.
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#Immunology #VetAwards
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Mosquito feeding habits may play a bigger role in disease spread than previously thought.
Our scientists used a data model to show that mosquitoes’ tendency to feed repeatedly on the same species could help sustain viruses such as Japanese encephalitis, dengue and malaria.
#AnimalHealth
Our scientists used a data model to show that mosquitoes’ tendency to feed repeatedly on the same species could help sustain viruses such as Japanese encephalitis, dengue and malaria.
#AnimalHealth
Mosquito feeding habits could influence disease spread | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Data model shows how feeding preference may sustain transmission of mosquito-borne viruses.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Mosquito feeding habits may play a bigger role in disease spread than previously thought.
Our scientists used a data model to show that mosquitoes’ tendency to feed repeatedly on the same species could help sustain viruses such as Japanese encephalitis, dengue and malaria.
#AnimalHealth
Our scientists used a data model to show that mosquitoes’ tendency to feed repeatedly on the same species could help sustain viruses such as Japanese encephalitis, dengue and malaria.
#AnimalHealth
Applications are now open for an annual workshop on UK aquaculture and marine science, hosted by the Roslin Institute and The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers.
📅 30 September - 1 October
📍Oban, Scotland.
Spaces are limited, apply by 22 Aug: edin.ac/4mfR8Eo
📅 30 September - 1 October
📍Oban, Scotland.
Spaces are limited, apply by 22 Aug: edin.ac/4mfR8Eo
August 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Applications are now open for an annual workshop on UK aquaculture and marine science, hosted by the Roslin Institute and The Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers.
📅 30 September - 1 October
📍Oban, Scotland.
Spaces are limited, apply by 22 Aug: edin.ac/4mfR8Eo
📅 30 September - 1 October
📍Oban, Scotland.
Spaces are limited, apply by 22 Aug: edin.ac/4mfR8Eo
Join us as Nobel laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University presents the first annual Sir Ian Wilmut Lecture at the Roslin Institute, 3pm on Monday 8 September.
This talk, followed by drinks reception, is supported by the Roslin Foundation.
Tickets: edin.ac/456I2no
#ScienceLecture
This talk, followed by drinks reception, is supported by the Roslin Foundation.
Tickets: edin.ac/456I2no
#ScienceLecture
August 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Join us as Nobel laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka of Kyoto University presents the first annual Sir Ian Wilmut Lecture at the Roslin Institute, 3pm on Monday 8 September.
This talk, followed by drinks reception, is supported by the Roslin Foundation.
Tickets: edin.ac/456I2no
#ScienceLecture
This talk, followed by drinks reception, is supported by the Roslin Foundation.
Tickets: edin.ac/456I2no
#ScienceLecture
Our researchers, in partnership with The Kennel Club, have analysed data from over 11 million pedigree dog registrations in the UK.
Results suggest the need for breed-specific management strategies to promote genetic diversity.
Find out more:
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Results suggest the need for breed-specific management strategies to promote genetic diversity.
Find out more:
#DataAnalysis @edinnovations.bsky.social
UK pedigree dogs should be managed by breed, study finds | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Statistical analysis highlights the need for breed-specific population management strategies.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our researchers, in partnership with The Kennel Club, have analysed data from over 11 million pedigree dog registrations in the UK.
Results suggest the need for breed-specific management strategies to promote genetic diversity.
Find out more:
#DataAnalysis @edinnovations.bsky.social
Results suggest the need for breed-specific management strategies to promote genetic diversity.
Find out more:
#DataAnalysis @edinnovations.bsky.social
Male birds need a key gene to survive, scientists have found.
The gene helps to correct an imbalance that results from male birds having two Z chromosomes, whereas females have only one.
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The gene helps to correct an imbalance that results from male birds having two Z chromosomes, whereas females have only one.
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Gene balances sex chromosomes in male birds | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Key gene is essential for the survival of male birds, gene-editing research shows.
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July 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Male birds need a key gene to survive, scientists have found.
The gene helps to correct an imbalance that results from male birds having two Z chromosomes, whereas females have only one.
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The gene helps to correct an imbalance that results from male birds having two Z chromosomes, whereas females have only one.
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Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Dan Macqueen talks about his team's work on fish health and evolution.
For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #Aquaculture #FishHealth
For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #Aquaculture #FishHealth
July 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Roslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Professor Dan Macqueen talks about his team's work on fish health and evolution.
For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #Aquaculture #FishHealth
For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk
#RoslinReels #Aquaculture #FishHealth