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The University of Edinburgh

Public research university for UK and international students

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities. Our entrepreneurial and cross-disciplinary culture attracts students and staff from across the globe, creating a unique Edinburgh experience. We provide a stimulating working, learning and teaching environment with access to excellent facilities. We attract the world's best, from Nobel Prize winning laureates to future explorers, pioneers and inventors. We offer a range of ways to study, from on-campus taught programmes to online part-time study. We are the largest provider of online distance learning in the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities.

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The University of Edinburgh News

Certain genes influence lifespan, healthspan, and ageing

Certain genes influence lifespan, healthspan, and ageing

Live Forever Club - 28-Feb-2025

Managing iron levels might help people live healthier, longer lives

Experts reveal key biomarkers to understand ageing and promote longevity

Experts reveal key biomarkers to understand ageing and promote longevity

Live Forever Club - 13-Jan-2025

These tools provide new and unique insights into biological age

AI-powered laser test detects breast cancer at earliest stage

AI-powered laser test detects breast cancer at earliest stage

Sky News - 11-Dec-2024

It identifies subtle blood changes and distinguishes cancer subtypes

Cheekage: A simple test predicts ageing speed and mortality risk

Cheekage: A simple test predicts ageing speed and mortality risk

Interesting Engineering - 01-Oct-2024

US researchers unveil a groundbreaking tool using cheek cells to estimate biological age

Tiny nanobots offer a non-surgical solution for brain aneurysms

Tiny nanobots offer a non-surgical solution for brain aneurysms

The Register - 07-Sep-2024

Magnetic nanobots target brain aneurysms in rabbits, hinting at future human therapies


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