About The Roslin Institute
The Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh is a world-leading institute for animal research.
The Roslin Institute Description
The Roslin Institute undertakes world-class basic and translational science research to tackle some of the most pressing issues in animal health and welfare, their implications for human health and animals in the food chain.
The Roslin Institute is one of the a National Institutes of Bioscience (NIB) which receives Institute Strategic Programme funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). It is a part of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine of the University of Edinburgh.
The Institute undertakes research within the framework of BBSRC Institute Strategic Programmes focussed on the health and welfare of animals, and applications of basic animal sciences in human and veterinary medicine, the livestock industry and food security.
The Institute was formally established during 2008, and in 2011 moved to a new £60. 6M building on the University of Edinburgh's veterinary campus at Easter Bush Campus.
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RAGE against the deleterious load - What if we could prevent errors in DNA replication and subsequent disruption of the function of a gene to improve animal fitness? These errors, which are very frequent, can cause both animals and people to develop for instance fertility issues.
Find out what computer simulations by Roslin scientists tell about the potential of genetic selection and editing for future livestock breeding strategies: http://ow.ly/vKdV50umGFP
We're taking our science on the road to discuss the potential of animal genetics to improve the health and welfare of farmed animals and celebrate 100 years of animal genetics in Edinburgh.
Before new technologies can be implemented on the farm, it is vital that we both inform and listen to the public and farmers.
Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about animal genetics whilst having fun and asking questions directly to our scientists. Meet us this summer at one of... the many events around Scotland and northern England!
Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/ZcIh50uoLWE
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How does our brain age? Did you know that the process is similar to that in macaques?
Scientists have generated a molecular "map" of the brain, which can pave the way to research into neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/L45I50udcVf
Did you ever think that autism could give us clues on how animals perceive the world? Last week Professor Temple Grandin gave a fascinating talk about how her experience on the autism spectrum helps her improve animal welfare and reduce fear in farms and fields.
#MeetOurScientists - Dr Xavier Donadeu conducts research on stem cells and farm animal reproduction to try answer questions like: how do our complex organs develop from a single cell? What's the mechanism that makes cells become muscle or fat? Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/Haie50umEfD
Happy World Bee Day! Managed honey bees play a major role in food production through pollination and their decline is a threat to food security.
Roslin scientists have been mapping the genetic make-up of bees and organisms living inside them, aiming to keep them safe from disease.
The team runs an apiary on campus and are frequently involved in events to raise public awareness about these issues and their work. ... Read all about the buzzzzz about it at: http://ow.ly/uelN50ug7x8
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Watch this video and get to know how our scientists and vets DNA study could aid breathing problems in popular dog breeds! By colleagues at The University of Edinburgh. Read all about it at http://ow.ly/dtNE50ugcHV
EVENT: Integrative breeding to meet global demand for food, fuel and fibre
Join us for the Inaugural Lecture of Professor John Hickey. Everyone is welcome! * When: Monday 27 May 5.30pm * Where: The Roslin Institute Auditorium... * Book your free ticket now at: https://integrativebreeding.eventbrite.co .uk
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BBC news - Roslin scientists have discovered a DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds, including Norwich terriers. http://ow.ly/qw2U50ufMiG
Are gut worms the answer? A study of an infectious brain condition that destroys nerve cells helps to explain why some individuals may be at more risk than others.
The study shows how the progression of prion diseases to the brain is slowed if animals have previously been infected with a gut worm.
Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/uegl50ue8hu
Would you like to know more about the exciting work of innovators from across the UK? This evening at 7pm BBSRC will be streaming live the BBSRC Innovator of the Year 2019 event on Twitter (https://twitter.com/BBSRC).
We have our fingers crossed for Roslin nominee Christine Tait-Burkard who produced genome-edited resistant to the PRRS virus - the most damaging infectious disease for pigs worldwide! You can read about her work at: http://ow.ly/IPFT50ud5HZ
Good luck to all the nominees and congratulations for doing such great science!
The Roslin public engagement team went to Kenya to train scientists to engage school girls with science!
They developed a new schools workshop called "Rabies Lab" and delivered a two-day training session to women scientists from Nigeria, Cameroon and Kenya, thanks to support from the African Schools Outreach Programme of the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network.
Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/YFrt50u9fKj
BBC World Service - Roslin scientist Dr Megan Davey explains why we use chickens to understand the development of human fingers and investigate how individual cells with the same DNA replicate, move and communicate to create our bodies.
Listen to it now on BBC Sounds or at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3csz1s w
EVENT: Can integrating plant and animal breeding help to meet global demand for food, fuel and fibre? Join us on 27 May at 5.30pm for the Inaugural Lecture of Roslin scientist Professor John Hickey and find out!
The lecture is free (but ticketed) and open to all! Register now at: https://www.ed.ac.uk/…/integrative-bree ding-meet-global-dem…
Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Roslin scientists have reviewed over 100 years of bird flu. Human pandemic by new bird flu viruses is a continuing threat, but control measures can minimise the risks. Read all about it at: http://ow.ly/I3sb50u0mcT
Genetic variation of Scottish red deer populations may indicate they are healthy but can be at risk of new diseases, a study shows.
Read all about this study at ow.ly/S72C50u4WL5
We're delighted that Roslin scientist Dr Christine Tait-Burkard is one of the finalists of BBSRC Innovator of the Year for her work in editing the genome of pigs to make them resistant to the deadly porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome!
https://bbsrc.ukri.org/news/features/ioty -2019-finalists/
It’s been a pleasure to host a visit by members of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, to discuss potential collaborations in livestock genetics and the use of new breeding technologies based around genome editing and stem cells, which can be transformative to the dairy and poultry industry.