New drug to fight cancer
A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews have used a genetic screening approach to investigate a potential new cancer treatment.
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Ammonium fed early life
A team of international scientists, led by St Andrews, has demonstrated a new source of food for early life on the planet.
Environment affects disgust
Levels of disgust drop in just days when people are exposed to a harsh environment, new research carried out at the St Andrews has found.
Sea serpent sightings
Sea monster sightings in the 19th century were influenced by the discovery of ancient reptile fossils, according to St Andrews research.
Yorkshire female entrepreneurs take centre stage in Summer Showcase
Research from St Andrews will shine a light on the impact of Yorkshire women as part of the British Academy annual Summer Showcase 2019.
Threads, War and Conflict
Textiles, which tell stories of violence and resistance during conflict, form a programme of events hosted by the University.
Half a million pounds awarded to study sustainable food sources and human-health in Africa
Major funding body awards half a million pounds to develop cutting-edge research on fisheries and human-health on Lake Victoria in Africa.
Study of the lives of migrants
Professor Hill Kulu has been awarded almost 2.5 million euros to study the lives of immigrants and their descendants.
Securing medical data
The University has secured €4.37m from the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme to study the security of medical data.
Sonar affects whale behaviour
Naval sonar can disrupt the behaviour of northern bottlenose whales over distances never previously tested, according to researchers.