Science Snacks: Bite-Sized Science With Food

Science Snacks, the latest innovation in engaging families with nutrition, food and science, was launched at Aberdeen's Science Discovery Day at the Satrosphere Science Centre in the city on Saturday 14th March, as part of National Science and Engineering Week. Read more

Published on 16 March 2009 in Food, health and wellbeing

HRH The Princess Royal Commends Livestock Vaccine Research

HRH The Princess Royal praised the efforts of the Moredun Research Institute today (Tuesday 10 March) for its commitment efforts to safeguard animal health through vaccine development. Read more

Published on 10 March 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing

New EU Recommendations Help Fight War Against Worms

Moredun Research Scientists have helped formulate recommendations through an EU funded research project to help livestock keepers develop sustainable strategies for controlling parasitic gut worms in ruminants and save them money. Read more

Published on 04 March 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

EU Agricultural Delegation visit Moredun to Learn about Animal Health Issues.

A group of MEPs and senior EU officials visited Moredun Research Institute (MRI), today (Friday 27 February) to learn more about its work and the contribution it is making to European Agriculture. Read more

Published on 27 February 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing

Children Who Watch More TV Are Fatter

Pre-school children who watch a lot of television are considerably fatter than those who don't, according to a major new study. Read more

Published on 26 February 2009 in Food, health and wellbeing