Patients waiting for hip replacements experience pain ‘worse than death’
Almost 20% of people in need of a hip replacement are experiencing pain that is “worth than death”, a study shows.
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Face of female druid from Iron Age recreated by student
A student has revealed the face of a female druid from the Iron Age in a 3D wax reconstruction.
Thousands of bugs discovered in cows stomachs ‘could improve meat and dairy’
Meat and dairy products could be improved by thousands of bugs in cows’ stomachs that have been found by scientists using special DNA technology.
New sensor could help manage how wounds heal
A sensor is being developed which could help patients, doctors and nurses manage how a wound heals.
Inflammatory bowel disease rates in Edinburgh among world’s highest: study
Edinburgh has some of the highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the world and the figure is expected to rise in the next 10 years.
Too much caffeine during pregnancy may damage baby’s liver, study suggests
Drinking more than two cups of coffee a day during pregnancy may impair the development of the baby’s liver, new research suggests.
£1m campaign to keep notebooks of Charles Darwin’s mentor in UK
Notebooks belonging to a scientist who mentored Charles Darwin are at the centre of a campaign to keep them in the UK and make them available to the public.
Marginal gains strategy may help free up fifth of agricultural land, say experts
Scientists have applied the British cycling team’s strategy of marginal gains to the global food system as part of efforts to reduce climate change.
Hair-sized probe developed to help measure lung damage
A hair-sized probe has been developed by scientists to help measure tissue damage deep in the lung.
Strength-based exercises could be beneficial at early age, study suggests
Encouraging children to do strength-based exercises could play a vital role in their physical development, a study suggests.
Knighthood for St Andrews University professor among academic honours
A professor from the University of St Andrews has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Potential therapy based on natural immune defence ‘could help beat superbugs’
Potential therapy based on the natural immune defences could be key to helping beat superbugs, according to a new study.
DNA find helps explain breathing problems in dogs
A DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds has been discovered by scientists.
Edinburgh takes historic University Challenge victory
Edinburgh has become the first Scottish institution to win University Challenge in more than 35 years.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased susceptibility to MS
Vitamin D can “dramatically” affect the immune system and could make people less susceptible to diseases such as multiple sclerosis, scientists have discovered.
Prostate medicines linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes, experts warn
Medicines prescribed to reduce the symptoms of prostate disease have been linked to an increased likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
Atoms can exist as both solid and liquid in ‘new state’ discovered by scientists
Scientists examining potassium have discovered a new state of physical matter where atoms can exist as both solid and liquid at the same time.
Zebrafish could be key to Parkinson’s disease treatment
Scientists believe tiny zebrafish hold important clues in the search for treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
Crocodile ancestor dating back 150 million years gives insight into evolution
A newly identified species from 150 million years ago that was an ancestor to crocodiles has given experts an insight into how some animals evolved.
Shortlist for 100-year-old literary prize revealed
A novel inspired by the mind of computer scientist Alan Turing is among the contenders for a historic literary prize.