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Study shows moss could have starring role in pollution monitoring
A unique experiment that began in Aberdeen during the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed how the humble moss could be used by citizen scientists to monitor air pollution levels in urban environments worldwide.
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Action needed now to avoid potential harms for future hip fracture patients
New research from the University of Aberdeen forecasts an upsurge in hip fracture patients within the next decade and an NHS shortfall of more than £25 million to meet this demand.
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Major research investment into national land use transformation
University of Aberdeen part of transdisciplinary hub looking to bridge the gap between science and policy to achieve Net Zero
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Novel mechanism with potential to boost checkpoint blocking cancer immunotherapies identified
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen working on a partnership study that looks at how the immune system could help improve cancer treatment have found a potential new way to aid and develop better cancer therapies.
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£2.6 million initiative to train next generation of mineral resource experts
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen will play a key role in a new initiative that aims to train the next generation of mineral resource experts to help the energy transition.
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New Fellows to drive forward energy transition research
The University has appointed three leading academics to help drive forward research linked to the energy transition, one of its five Interdisciplinary research challenges.
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What becomes of the broken hearted? 'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment
Medication currently given following takotsubo cardiomyopathy diagnosis - also known as broken-heart syndrome is ineffective.
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PFAS may increase the risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests
PFAS are chemicals that may cause cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. Research from Örebro University and the University of Aberdeen now suggests that these chemicals affect people as early as the fetal stage of development.