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The University of Edinburgh team up with Legal & General to create the UK’s first dedicated care research centre

A SCOTTISH university has received £20 million in funding to help establish the UK's first research centre dedicated to understanding and improving caring for...

Genetic test could aid quest to reveal causes of rare diseases

The causes of rare diseases could be uncovered using an approach created to identify genetic mutations that trigger a muscle-wasting condition, according to a...

Solving fossil mystery could aid quest for ancient life on Mars

The search for evidence of life on Mars could be helped by fresh insights into ancient rocks on Earth. Research which suggests that structures previously...

Playing board games may help protect thinking skills in old age

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study...

Rare gas find solves puzzle of southern Africa’s soaring landscape

The discovery of gases released from deep beneath the Earth’s crust could help to explain southern Africa’s unusual landscape, a study suggests. Scientists have long...

DNA map shows Scotland’s genetic landscape echoes Dark Age populations

THE DNA of Scottish people still contains signs of the country’s ancient kingdoms, with many apparently living in the same areas as their ancestors...

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