Search by tag: genetics

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.

Date
15 April 2003
Category
Research

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.

Date
4 May 2000
Category
Public interest stories

Most read

500-year-old history of Scotland on public display for the first time  St Andrews Nature Networks project wins 2025 Green Gown Award New analysis confirms details of massive pit structure surrounding Durrington Walls henge, Wiltshire St Andrews rowers help power Team GB to sprint success University honours paediatric pioneer and war hero Ocean in coastal areas becoming more acidic than previously thought University of St Andrews to elect new Chancellor Leading women in justice and journalism to be honoured Seal milk rivals human milk in complexity Critically endangered Penguins are directly competing with fishing boats

Cookie preferences