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True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland revealed
The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington's disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS Grampian.
A cocktail to keep the elderly well: scientists hunt for ideal microbial mix to maintain gut health
Can "good bacteria" be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company NCIMB has teamed-up with the pioneering Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by Innovate UK.
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