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£1.6 million for University of Aberdeen-led team to trial new drug for ectopic pregnancy
A trial of a new drug for the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, led by the University of Aberdeen, could help hundreds of women every year avoid emergency surgery.
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Why do we have ten toes, two arms, but only one head?
A University of Aberdeen scientist has received European Union funding of 1.5million Euros through the European Research Council (ERC) initiative to enable talented young researchers to pursue their most promising ideas.
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'Remarkable' Pictish ring discovered at Moray fort after more than 1000 years in the ground
A 'remarkable' Pictish ring with an intricate setting has been uncovered at a Moray fort previously thought to have been 'archaeologically vandalised' by the construction of a new town.
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Industry invests £600,000 to support acceleration of the energy transition
Companies operating in the energy sector are backing the University's research into the Energy Transition to the tune of £600,000 to support the creation of a new research initiative focused on decarbonising the oil and gas sector and advancing the shift to clean energy.
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Hemp and hydrogen among innovative science shared with Deputy First Minister
Scotland's Deputy First Minister has had a taste of the future with hemp-based pancakes.
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AI can cut surgical waiting lists
Artificial Intelligence (AI) designed to identify patients suitable for joint replacement surgery has the potential to significantly cut waiting times and improve surgical efficiency according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID
The discovery of a new regulator affecting immune cells could lead to new treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases including arthritis and severe COVID-19.
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Environmental case for vertical farming stacks up - according to new study
Growing lettuce on stacked shelves in high-tech greenhouses could be as good for the environment as growing them in fields and could save 8,000 hectares of land in the UK, according to a new study from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Surrey.
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Aberdeen supports UK research exploring the impact of energy transition on coastal communities
The University of Aberdeen will join forces with other Scottish institutions to explore lessons from the past which can help coastal communities cope with the move to renewable energy.
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Academic paper lands prestigious global AI impact award
Work by academics from the School of Natural and Computing Science has been awarded the 2024 Prominent Paper Award by the Artificial Intelligence Journal.