Friday, May 10, 2024

Tag: university of glasgow

Scientists discover previously-unknown viruses carried by the Scottish midge

SCOTLAND's biting midge population carries previously-unknown viruses, according to new research. For the first time scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) were able to study the total collection of viruses...

Drug discovery offers new hope to halt the spread of malaria

BREAKTHROUGH research has revealed a new drug that may prevent the spread of malaria, and also treat people suffering with the deadly parasitic disease. The findings,...

Hitler sketch left in university toilet for seven months after complaint

A TOP Scottish university ignored requests to remove a sketch of Adolf Hitler in a toilet for seven months. Numerous other racist comments and drawings...

Earth’s water is as old as the planet itself, researchers reveal

THE EARTH’S water has been around for as long as the planet itself, according to a new scientific study. For years researchers have been left...

Cat saved by tiny £3,000 pacemaker

A CAT has been given a new lease of life - after being fitted with a tiny pacemaker. Family pet Snooks used to collapse eight...

Fishing boat used on WW2 missions on sale for £1

ONE of the UK’s oldest fishing boats - which may have been used in the legendary ‘Heroes of Telemark’ raid in World War 2...

Latest News