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Survey of cancer genes uncovers Viking roots

The Scots and Northern Irish are genetically distinct from elsewhere in the UK, with a different legacy of inherited cancers than in England and Wales, according to the largest ever survey of its kind.

Bute centenary lecture

One of the University of St Andrews most distinguished alumni is returning to Scotland's oldest seat of learning to lead a Bute Centenary Lecture on Thursday, May 11, 2000.