Computer simulated dark matter halos (The Virgo Consortium/2008)
A new telescope wielding the world’s most powerful digital camera promises to reveal the secrets of the Universe as it begins its observations of the night sky. Read the rest of this entry »
Microscopic view of fission yeast
A large scale study of yeast proteins has revealed the complex interactions between them, with the screening of proteins and statistical analysis enabling the identification of almost 2000 connections. Read the rest of this entry »
Why do different brands of vodka taste differently?
For those of you currently enjoying the sunny weather in Edinburgh, this podcast is perfectly designed for listening to while sunbathing in the Meadows. This week, our host Frank Dondelinger guides us through stories about quantum entanglement, giant molecules, invasive viral DNA, and much more. So sit back and enjoy our take on the viral entanglement of science stories that made the headlines (or at least the science pages) of newspapers over the past couple of weeks.
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Collaboration between a University of Edinburgh scientist and a Professor at Massey University, Auckland, has show that the environments we live in greatly alter the food choices we make. Read the rest of this entry »
Edinburgh's green space
Green space affects men’s and women’s health differently, researchers have recently reported. Read the rest of this entry »
T.Brucei (Prof. Keith Matthews)
New findings about the parasite T.Brucei, which causes sleeping sickness, may lead to novel paths for research into treatment of the disease. Read the rest of this entry »
MRI of brain with Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have identified the role of an enzyme which helps control brain activity. The findings, published in the renowned journal Nature Neuroscience, may pave the way for new treatments for Alzheimer’s and epilepsy.
White solar flares - The result of particle acceleration?
It took a while, but we are finally back with a brand new EUSci podcast. This week, our host and intrepid producer Kirsten Findlay guides us through stories about solar flares, synthetic cells, risks for dementia carers, and much more. So sit back and enjoy our take on the genuine flash of science stories that made the headlines (or at least the science pages) of newspapers over the past couple of weeks.
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The unstained cells may represent new unexplored cell types (Joshua Brickman)
Cultures of mouse embryonic stem cells do not exist in a uniform state, according to a recent study from the University of Edinburgh. Instead, researchers found that these cells are capable of switching back and forth between pluripotent cells (that can form any cell type within the adult organism) and precursors of other cell types.
University of Edinburgh researchers are leading a study that will allow them to model motor neurone disease (MND) in the lab.
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