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Cash award for Alzheimer’s study

A University of St Andrews biologist has been awarded Medical Research Council (MRC) funding to further the understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

US cash injection for cancer scientists

St Andrews scientists exploring the role of phyto-oestrogens in cancer prevention and treatment have attracted the attention of an American company which specialises in the nutritional treatment of cancer.

CBMS celebrates 5 years

CAPTION: The glass and steel building, Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, was established five years ago. CREDIT: University of St Andrews.

Improving Scotland’s health

Scientists at the University of St Andrews have been awarded a share of over £3.5m funding to find ways of improving the health of the people of Scotland.

Grant for new volcano hazard warning system

* Pic caption - Dome of Montserrat volcano. Grey plume reaches temperatures of hundreds of degrees and destroys everything in its path. Credit - Montserrat Volcano Observatory. *

Surviving the elements

Scots biologists have been awarded over £1 million to explain how plants, animals and microbes respond to changing environments, whether they have been introduced by accident or intentionally.