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Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon
Scientists aim to identify genes that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to sea lice, parasites that severely affect fish health and welfare, and cost the global aquaculture sector around £800m per year. Researchers aim to pinpoint key genes and associated biological processes underlying genetic resistance to these parasites.
MSZ Business Forum introduction to Business Leader Groups
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were introduced to the services and benefits of Business Leader Groups and a selection of business diagnostic tools, by accredited facilitators and business coaches from Henderson Loggie - Business Growth Solutions.
Former Apple adviser to meet Scottish female founders in California trade mission
Ron Weissman, a leading global tech sector figure, former senior executive at Apple and adviser to the company’s late founder Steve Jobs, will meet with a group of Scottish-based female company founders including those from within Midlothian Science Zone.
Stem cell approach to aid study of pig infections
A method of producing immune cells from stem cells for research into pig infections is more affordable, practical and ethical than standard approaches, a study led by scientists from the Roslin Institute suggests.
Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone
There are many opportunities working in science related roles and other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) based activities which offer young people variety and career progression.
MSZ Business Forum introduced to core facilities on Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum delegates were introduced to Easter Bush Campus core facilities and some unique equipment, including imaging, that are accessible to researchers in the animal health, avian and aquaculture sectors, located in the zone or beyond.
AbacusBio and Bayer expand collaboration to additional crops and geographies
Following a successful year of collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have agreed to expand their partnership in the area of predictive plant breeding. This marks AbacusBio’s largest collaboration to date, which is anticipated to have a far-reaching impact along numerous crop supply chains.
MSZ Business Forum meet an entrepreneur progressing cancer research
Midlothian Business Forum welcomed a rising star and award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech on Tuesday 12th October to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and treatment.
AI’s future stars join Edinburgh accelerator
A body-sizing app to improve online shopping, 3D printed tumours to test cancer drugs, and a mental health early warning monitor are among the 12 innovations selected for the next University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.
MSZ Business Forum learn more about aquaculture opportunities
Midlothian businesses joined the MSZ Business Forum on Tuesday 3rd August to learn more about the latest research, developments and opportunities in aquaculture, core capabilities within the zone and the importance of this growing sector.