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Fishy fossil find points to possible polar bear ancestry for Scottish bears
New analysis of ancient bones and fossils found in a Highland cave has revealed them to be 'fishier than the average bear' and could even suggest polar bears once roamed Scotland.
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Women in Scotland do not receive equal treatment to men following a heart attack
Following a heart attack, women did not receive the same care as men according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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University of Aberdeen named among new NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium leaders
The University of Aberdeen is among nine UK universities selected to make up the new NIHR Challenge Maternity Disparities Consortium with the aim of tackling inequalities in maternity care. The research carried out by the consortium will focus on inequalities before, during and after pregnancy. The consortium will also focus on building...
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Aberdeen part of consortium awarded £5M for interdisciplinary project
New doctoral students at the University of Aberdeen are set to be supported through a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Award as part of a new scheme of awards announced by UK Innovation and Research.
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University of Aberdeen awarded £9M for PhD research and training programme
The UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have made a combined £9M investment in a PhD research and training programme led by the University of Aberdeen to prepare the next generation of environmental scientists to tackle global environmental grand challenges such as...
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'Concerning rise' in number of middle-aged adults dying in the UK not a 'pandemic hangover'
The rise in excess deaths reported since the end of the pandemic is not the result of a 'pandemic hangover' but instead part of a longer-term trend, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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Study of Scotland's last plague reveals humanity in face of 'black death'
A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague.
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Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity
Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found which could help create early warning of future eruptions.
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University of Aberdeen scientist awarded £2.4 million to unravel cancer mystery
World-leading cancer and genetics expert, Professor Anne Donaldson from the University of Aberdeen will spend the next 8 years working to understand how normal DNA processes can lead to cancer, and ultimately find the most effective way to treat the disease.
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£1.7m funding to open up the University of Aberdeen's 'Ark of the North'
The University of Aberdeen will share in a funding boost which aims to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard heritage for future generations.