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Do the food choices we make as teens come back to haunt us as adults?
Does overeating high calorie food as a teenager impact the food choices we make as adults? New study will examine whether teens are more vulnerable to unbalanced dietary habits wreaking havoc with their long-term health if they eat junk food through those years of development. A neuroscientist from the University of Aberdeen...
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Revolutionary new tool detects signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms begin
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and international partners, have identified a new way to detect signs of motor neurone disease (MND) in brain tissue that can pick up indicators of MND earlier and with more sensitivity than currently used tests.
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Aberdeen and Michigan announce trans-Atlantic publishing partnership
The University of Aberdeen and the University of Michigan have come together to launch a new trans-Atlantic publishing partnership that will amplify the reach of Aberdeen's boundary-breaking research.
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Funding award for new database to aid early diagnosis in breast cancer
Local charity, Friends of ANCHOR is the key funder for a new digital dataset that will continue the drive to optimise artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing breast cancer in north-east Scotland.
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Step inside the Immersion Room
Medical students at the University of Aberdeen are benefitting from new technology that recreates a realistic emergency situation.
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Student employability boosted with new local internships
More than 20 students from the University of Aberdeen have started paid internships with local companies this month, as part of an initiative to boost employability.
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Most detailed long-term study in the world provides science to support Scottish salmon recovery
Six decades of ecological monitoring on a stream close to King Charles' Deeside home is providing the science needed for the fight to preserve one of Scotland's keystone species.
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Fish fed to farmed salmon should be part of our diet, too, study suggests
The public are being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients including calcium, B12 and omega-3 but some are lost from our diets when we just eat the salmon fillet.
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More breast cancers detected in first evaluation of breast screening AI
"It's a lifesaver, it's a life changer," says one of the first women in the UK to have her breast cancer picked up by AI software, Mia
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New brain discovery could help in the fight against obesity
New study could help to tackle obesity Researchers have found cluster of cells that control food intake and body weight Findings could lead to development of targeted obesity medication that doesn’t cause nausea One of the largest threats to human health is obesity, but now researchers from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute...
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University of Aberdeen paves way to end FGM with world's first University course
The University of Aberdeen is the only University in the world to offer a free of charge, fully online course on the impact of Female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Historian's discoveries provide new insights into Nazi radicalisation
A University of Aberdeen historian has gained new testimony which sheds light on Hitler's time as a struggling artist in Munich and uncovered previously unseen letters which provide insights into the psyche of a Nazi SS leader.
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Aberdeen-led study aims to reduce inequalities in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease
There are 3.5 million people living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in the UK and the numbers are growing. Of these, a third remain undiagnosed and by 2040, kidney disease will be the fifth biggest killer worldwide*.
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Space funding to develop Aberdeen Martian chamber in preparation for Mars mission
Space scientists at the University of Aberdeen have been awarded funding to further develop their pioneering technology to evaluate the habitability of Mars.
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Bright Club comedy night returns to Aberdeen
An entertainment night which mixes research and comedy for an evening of laughs, music and new ideas will return to Aberdeen.
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National recognition for supporting work experience
The University of Aberdeen has been rated 15th in the Best 50 Universities for Work Experience 2024 at the national RateMyPlacement Awards.
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University marks five years of On-demand learning
More than 11,000 students from 140 countries have studied an online short course at the University of Aberdeen since the launch of its dedicated On-demand learning website five years ago - a milestone the University is celebrating this week.
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Just how much are the Moray Firth porpoises bothered by decommissioning?
• Aberdeen researchers publish new study - thought to be the first - examining the effect of noise created by decommissioning on marine mammals. • Findings provide evidence of environmental impacts of decommissioning project. New research from the University of Aberdeen has shed light on what effect decommissioning could have on local...
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Modern Languages staff not facing compulsory redundancy
The University has lifted the possibility of compulsory redundancy facing staff in Modern Languages.
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18th century 'glow up' of paintings provides insights into changing beauty standards
An 18th century 'glow up' of paintings representing women around the world has revealed insights into how western standards and male influence changed the perception of beauty through the centuries
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Fit rare! School pupils' Doric book launch at University
Pupils at St Peter's Roman Catholic School are taking readers on a magical journey through Old Aberdeen following the launch of their Doric titled book 'A Unicorn's Guide Tae Aul Aiberdeen' which was launched on Monday (4 March 2024) at the University of Aberdeen's Sir Duncan Rice Library.
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Aberdeen scientists identify genetic anxiety 'switch'
New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the human genome that plays a role in controlling anxiety.
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Remarkable women changing lives in the north-east and beyond celebrated at International Women's Day
The remarkable work of a female professor leading research into diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes will be celebrated as part of International Women's Day.
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University of Aberdeen's Research Facilities Showcase returns
Businesses looking to find out how they can tap into the University of Aberdeen's world class research facilities and expertise are being invited to attend an information-sharing event on April 19.
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Student composer joins trio to create a musical reflection on Deeside's changing habitat
A University of Aberdeen student and composer has joined with his father - an emeritus professor of the institution - and a leading violist to create a musical tribute to the Cairngorms.