Boost for dyslexia research
A project to help understand the genetic basis of dyslexia and learning difficulties has been awarded a grant from the RSE.
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St Andrews scientists unite for Tuberculosis
Scientists from the School of Medicine will play a key role in a global partnership to accelerate the development of new TB drug regimens.
Separating sex and gender
Patients’ sex and gender are being confused by doctors at the risk of reducing the effectiveness of treatment.
International public health leader joins St Andrews
International Public Health leader Dr Mary E Black is to join the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews as Honorary Professor.
St Andrews welcomes approval of medicine degree legislation
The University welcomes the approval of legislation which allows St Andrews to award degrees in Medicine and Dentistry.
Zinc key to diabetes treatments
Researchers at the University of St Andrews say a greater understanding of how zinc is handled in our body could lead to improved treatments.
Exercise prescriptions needed to get patients active
A nation-wide health initiative will only work if formal referrals and prescriptions are used, according to a study led by St Andrews.
University of St Andrews student mass testing
The University of St Andrews will begin mass testing students for Covid-19 on Saturday 28 November.
Covid-19 study sheds light on transmission
Patients with Covid-19 have the highest levels of virus in the first five days, according to a comprehensive study of the virus.
St Andrews academic co-opted to support UK Covid-19 response
Dr Muge Cevik from the School of Medicine has been appointed to support the UK Government’s scientific advisory group.