College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

Launch of new Total-Body PET scanner extends UK’s world-class imaging platform to Scotland

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping to speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK

New research discovery could advance drug treatments for diabetes and obesity

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 BST

Scientists have unlocked new details on important ‘receptor’ proteins –promising targets for the creation of novel drugs for metabolic conditions ranging from diabetes to obesity and inflammatory disorders.

Good cognitive health lowers risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life – but genetics can weaken that protection

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 BST

People with better cognitive health are at lower risk of later Alzheimer’s disease, but genetics can interfere with this, according to a new study

Landmark patient trial to use genetic testing to personalise treatments

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

A major new study launching in Scotland aims to show how a simple genetic test could help doctors personalise treatments – boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects.

New Oral Health Research Hub launched

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has launched the Oral Health Research Hub, bringing together research groups across the School in an ambitious new initiative to generate effective solutions to the big oral and dental challenges facing our communities locally and globally.

NHS Golden Jubilee granted University Status

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

NHS Golden Jubilee has been formally granted University Status by the University of Glasgow, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing and increasingly integrated partnership

Study reveals lasting mental health impacts of domestic violence

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking study has found that women who experienced physical abuse in the context of domestic violence are more likely to suffer from long-term mental health challenges, even decades after the abuse has ended

UofG scientists receive funding to pave way to stopping aggressive breast cancer spreading

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:59:56 BST

University of Glasgow researchers are hoping to develop a more targeted treatment for people with triple negative breast cancer.

UofG shortlisted for prestigious Prix Galien award

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 BST

A research team from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their groundbreaking dengue virus control strategy, which is showing impressive success in the fight against dengue in Malaysia

Professor Emma Thomson appointed Director of the CVR

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce that Professor Emma Thomson has been appointed as the new Director of the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), having taken up the post as Interim Director in February, following the departure of Professor Massimo Palmarini.

UofG forms Strategic Partnership with NHS Lanarkshire to improve health outcomes

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 BST

NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have formalised a Strategic Partnership Agreement aimed at transforming healthcare delivery, advancing clinical research and improving health outcomes across Lanarkshire

New Study offers guidance to improve access to rabies vaccine in underserved areas of Kenya and Tanzania, ultimately preventing deaths

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:00 BST

A new study published in the Journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets.

Professor Anthony Chalmers to co-lead new arm of international glioblastoma trial

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 BST

Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology at the School of Cancer Sciences, will co-lead the new arm of GBM AGILE, an international trial for patients with glioblastoma

Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 BST

Mid and older life adults are choosing to exercise with people of the same age who they live near to and see often, regardless of the quality or quantity of those relationships, according to new research

New treatment combination for rectal cancer patients offers improved rates of remission

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

A new trial of patients with advanced rectal cancer has found that the addition of immunotherapy treatment alongside extended radiotherapy led to better rates of remission

Researchers call for changes in Scotland’s care system following largest study of its kind

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

Fundamental changes to Scotland’s care system are needed, say researchers following a study of almost 500 young children in foster care

Citizen science project receives reports of mosquitoes from all across Scotland

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have received more than 700 reports of mosquitoes from across Scotland, including from Dumfries and Galloway in the south to Shetland in the north, thanks to the incredible response from the public to a citizen science project launched last year

Revealing the impact of tirzepatide treatment on muscle composition in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

A recent analysis of the SURPASS-3 trial unravels the impact of treatment with the drug tirzepatide on muscle volume and fat infiltration in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

New species of mosquito identified on the coast of East Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential implications for malaria surveillance and control

Glasgow to host UK pandemic prevention conference

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow will host the UK’s pandemic preparedness conference on 23 April 2025, bringing together key experts from UK public health bodies, global health organisations, research institutions and life sciences companies

Recovery of shark populations alters the behaviours of reef fishes

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:01:00 BST

The return of apex predators like sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems

UofG researchers among Academy of Medical Sciences ‘emerging scientific leaders’

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Two researchers from the University of Glasgow’s College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences have been awarded Springboard funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of its largest-ever funding initiative for early-career researchers.

£5.5m research funding to transform bowel cancer care

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:01:00 BST

European clinicians and scientists are to receive £5.5m in funding to form a world-leading research team tasked with making personalised medicine a reality for people with bowel cancer

New modelling tool could help protect wildlife from offshore developments

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new resource to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources

Scientists secure funding to further develop novel precision therapies against major drivers of cancer

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured industry sponsorship to accelerate the pre-clinical development of a novel precision therapy which may one day offer a new treatment option for patients living with cancers such as Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and Neuroblastoma

Four out of five males in prison have a history of head injury

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

New research has found that four out of five males in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time

University of Glasgow attends pivotal Global Sustainable Transition Summit

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Professor Iain McInnes, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, represented the University of Glasgow at the Sustainable Markets Initiative flagship ‘Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition’, held at Hampton Court Palace on the 10th and 11th March 2025.

Living Laboratory Partner MR CoilTech Wins Innovative Collaboration Award at 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory programme is proud to celebrate its partner, MR CoilTech, for winning the Innovative Collaboration Award at the 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards.

Professor Naveed Sattar awarded the Edwin Bierman Award

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:20:13 GMT

Professor Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health at the University of Glasgow, has been awarded the Edwin Bierman Award by the American Diabetes Association.

Bowel screening uptake boosted with simple change to invitation letter

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:31:00 GMT

Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline.

Modifiable risks powerful determinants of individual healthy life expectancy

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span

Malawi and Glasgow researchers champion key health partnerships

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow welcomed representatives from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences alongside Graeme Dey, Scottish Government Minister for Higher and Further Education

New Epi-Scot Study will provide much-needed information on childhood epilepsy

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT

A new nationwide study, focused on children and young people with epilepsy, will provide doctors and families with vital new information on living with the neurological condition

European study highlights inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:13 GMT

Biliary tract cancer is increasing in incidence and mortality across Europe, with more people under the age of 60 years-old now impacted by the disease. However, despite this, knowledge about these tumours remains low both among health professionals and authorities, as well as in society in general

Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Death rates in the most deprived areas of cities in England and Scotland have been increasing since the start of the last decade, widening inequalities between the richest and poorest in society

Professor Olivia Wu appointed Director to NIHR national research programmes

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Professor Olivia Wu is named as one of five new Directors of NIHR’s research programmes.

Professor Massimo Palmarini steps down as CVR director after 14 successful years

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

After more than a decade leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director of the globally renowned research facility to take up a new role

Young adults with learning disabilities 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes, compared to young adults in the general population

Local fishermen rescue humpback whale off the coast of Skye

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Two local fisherman were able to successfully rescue a humpback whale found entangled in creel fishing gear to the north east of Skye after training with University of Glasgow researchers

New research seeks to find new ways to target opioid addiction

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, hopes to find new ways to target opioid addiction

Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from more than 300,000 patients who have taken part in clinical trials

Researchers leverage large-scale data to uncover new insights into rare diseases and COVID-19

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:54 GMT

A study of over 58 million people has identified eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals

First phase of governmental project to understand impact of smartphones and social media on young people

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:01:30 GMT

Researcher teams across the UK are leading the first phase of a new research project that will lay the groundwork for future studies into the impact on children of smartphone and social media use

Clyde in the Classroom celebrates 25 years of inspiring ecology

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT

They have transformed 2,000 classrooms into fish hatcheries and inspired 50,000 children to learn about the importance of local biodiversity. Now, Clyde in the Classroom – the unique, hands-on freshwater biology project that seeks to bring the River Clyde into classrooms around the West of Scotland – is proudly celebrating its 25th anniversary

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology: Global Commission proposes major overhaul of obesity diagnosis, going beyond BMI to define when obesity is a disease.

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:30:00 GMT

A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by 75 medical organisations around the world, presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity, based on other measures of excess body fat in addition to body mass index (BMI), and objective signs and symptoms of ill health at the individual level

Supported weight management may improve symptoms for people living with Long Covid and overweight

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:40 GMT

Researchers have found that a combination of dietitian and peer-supported weight management may help improve symptoms in people with both Long Covid and overweight – however, the study leads stress it was a complex intervention and further research is required

Some combinations of long-term health conditions linked to worse quality of life

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:01:00 GMT

Certain combinations of long-term health conditions are associated with worse quality of life and should be taken into account when assessing patients.

Glasgow project to investigate long-standing cancer mystery

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:01:05 GMT

Scientists are seeking participants in Glasgow to help solve one of the longest standing mysteries in cancer – how and why it can take decades for mesothelioma to develop after exposure to asbestos.

Ancient clay remedy may have potential to boost modern gut health

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT

A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian Earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health

Horses can be infected with H5N1, with viral infections occurring unnoticed

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

A new study has shown that horses have been infected with H5N1 – avian flu – in Asia and that infections have been occurring in horses undetected

New research finds the ‘Clark Kent’ of cells, secretly fighting to protect us from viruses

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:01:00 GMT

From hard-working newspaper reporter to world-saving superhero, Clark Kent makes the transition to Superman in just a few seconds. Now, scientists have discovered that human cells are home to their own hidden superheroes, secretly helping us to fight off a range of viruses

£6.4 million to explore how protein modification impacts cell physiology

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

A study aimed at increasing understanding of how cells function has received funding of £6.4 million

No evidence high dementia risk among former professional footballers is driven by lifestyle factors

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A new study has found no evidence that common modifiable health and lifestyle risk factors are responsible for the elevated dementia risk observed among former professional footballers.

2024 Winners of the College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:46:00 GMT

The MVLS EDI award recognises outstanding achievements in promoting and/or enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion, within Schools, the College or the wider University.

Scientists find key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:01:26 GMT

New research has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope to millions of people with the condition world-wide.

Study finds ethnicity, mental health and age predict NHS workers’ plans to quit

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:01:00 GMT

Around 43% of NHS workers who took part in a recent study have considered leaving their role or taking early retirement

Some routine health checks may not have recovered to pre-pandemic levels

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

The number of important routine health checks taking place since the pandemic has substantially reduced in England, with implications for missed diagnosis and increased health inequalities

Researchers warn 360,000 patients in the UK risk being ‘trapped’ on antipsychotics

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:01:42 GMT

Researchers are warning against the increasing use of antipsychotics, particularly in patients without ongoing psychiatrist review or physical health monitoring to detect early signs of heart disease and diabetes.

Study reveals differences in brain pathology between paediatric and adult patients following traumatic brain injury

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed differences in the brains of paediatric and adult patients’ that might explain the sometimes catastrophic outcomes seen in children following a traumatic brain injury

Microscopic differences demonstrate why cutting-edge virus research is crucial in Africa

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Microscopic, single cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrate the value and importance of cutting-edge infectious disease research in Sub-Saharan Africa

Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group welcomes Prof Christine Goodall as new chair

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Professor Christine Goodall, Professor of Oral Surgery and Violence Reduction at the University of Glasgow, has been announced as the new chair of Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group

New research unlocks the potential of bacteria to treat bowel cancer

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:18 GMT

Fighting bowel cancer with the bacteria Salmonella could be a step closer thanks to a new discovery by researchers at the University of Glasgow and the University of Birmingham

UofG scientists awarded £1.5m to find better and kinder cancer treatments

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

UofG scientists have been awarded £1.5m by Cancer Research UK for radiotherapy research which could help more people survive cancer with fewer side effects.

New research to better understand the biological factors of suicidal behaviour

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:01:41 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are embarking on two new PhD projects to better understand the impact that biological factors may have on suicidal behaviour

New research seeks to better understand the role of the gut microbiome in Crohn’s disease

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured more than $3m to study the role the gut microbiome plays in post-operative outcomes for patients with Crohn’s disease.

Glasgow’s tuberculosis mass screening campaign changed the trajectory of the epidemic

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

New analysis by the University of Glasgow has revealed that the city’s mass tuberculosis screening in 1957 prevented 4,600 cases of tuberculosis in the six years after the campaign.

AI may reduce the need for life-changing cancer surgery

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:49 GMT

A team of University of Glasgow scientists will develop an Artificial Intelligence tool to improve treatment for people with rectal cancer

AI facial filters have the ability to change who we find attractive

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMT

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to

Multi-site trial uses digital avatars to effectively reduce distressing voices in psychosis

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A new multi-site trial involving the University of Glasgow and led by King’s College London has found that a novel therapy using computer-generated avatars is an effective way of helping people with psychosis reduce the distress and frequency with which they hear voices

Network to equip medical students to address the health impacts of climate change

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:41 BST

Twenty-five European universities have launched a Network which aims to equip more than 10,000 medical students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the impacts of climate change on human health and deliver more sustainable healthcare.

People with ‘blind imagination’ also have reduced brain activity in response to sounds

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 BST

People with aphantasia – individuals who report experiencing no visual imagery at all – also showed reduced activation of the brain’s visual cortex in response to sounds, according to a new study.

Historical insecticide use linked to new resistant mutation in nearby mosquitoes

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered the first cases of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes genetically mutating to develop a resistance to a type of insecticide called DDT.

Manufactured stem cells could help to treat blood cancers in the future

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:01:00 BST

A cross-disciplinary team, led by the University of Glasgow, will use pioneering technology to manufacture human stem cells outside the body, in the hope these cells could help tissue regeneration to repair broken bones, help with transplant therapies and help to develop new approaches to blood cancer treatment

Four factors linked to higher infant mortality rates in deprived areas

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:30:00 BST

Researchers have identified four key factors which together account for more than one third of inequalities in infant mortality, when comparing the most and least deprived areas of England

Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:05:00 BST

Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

International study reveals insights into young people’s online habits in Scotland

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:01:14 BST

New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents in Scotland

Personalised treatment could be key to tackling uncontrolled high blood pressure

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:01:53 BST

A widely used drug could be the key to treating many patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, particularly for patients with a common gene variant, according to new research

Researchers to discover new ways to better understand tuberculosis transmission in Africa

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 BST

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, is aiming to discover new ways to better understand and tackle tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Africa

Scotland to host dementia research challenge

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 BST

Researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and St. Andrews are hosting a first-of-its-kind research challenge for teams from around the globe who are focused on new dementia breakthroughs

Scientists use AI to unlock protein structures of hundreds of viruses for the first time

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 BST

Scientists are pioneering the use of machine-learning artificial intelligence software to investigate viruses, revealing never-before-seen viral mechanisms which yield immediate fundamental insights and pave the way for vaccine development

Global initiative launches first living atlas of the world’s ungulate migrations

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 BST

An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Glasgow, has launched a new Atlas of Ungulate Migration

New Classification for Heart Disease Patients with Angina

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:00:00 BST

Researchers have proposed a new classification system for angina patients, co-authoring a scientific consensus statement introducing new terminology for ischaemic heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide.

Researchers pinpoint key gene mutations and new mechanisms that cause brain bleeding and dementia

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 BST

Scientists have revealed new insights into the mechanisms behind cerebral small vessel disease, a condition that affects the smaller blood vessels in the brain and causes approximately half of all dementia cases.

All types of heart failure may benefit from treatment with MRAs

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:30:00 BST

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalisation in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and also in those with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF), according to new research

Research to improve scanning accessibility for people living with a muscle waste condition

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have received funding to begin a new project seeking to improve the accessibility of bone density scanning for people living with a muscle waste condition

New WHO/Europe report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:35 BST

A new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, coordinated by the University of Glasgow's Dr Jo Inchley, reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high

Weight gain appears to have greater metabolic consequences in South Asian men

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:49 BST

Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research

Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 BST

The discovery of new regulator-affecting immune cells could lead to novel treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases, including arthritis and severe COVID-19

Adults with learning disabilities three times more likely to die from cancer

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population

Child poverty reduction policies could substantially improve child health

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:01:24 BST

Meeting even the least ambitious child poverty reduction target could make a marked difference in children’s health in the UK, according to the latest health data modelling research.

Allowing black rhino to roam freely protects against the dangers of inbreeding

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 BST

Letting black rhinos roam freely may be the best way to save them from the hidden genetic dangers of inbreeding, according to a new study, the first to look at the whole genomes of these critically endangered mammals from populations in Tanzania