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Groundbreaking study revises the origins of biodiversity
An international team of scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of how global biodiversity evolved.
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Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine
Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.
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£1million research project to improve understanding and reduce risks from deadly landslides
Images of landslides devastating communities, destroying homes and infrastructure and claiming lives have become a more familiar sight as the impacts of climate change are felt around the world.
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New smartphone skin cancer app could save lives
An AI-enabled smartphone app to help skin cancer patients is being developed by scientists at the University of Aberdeen, thanks to funding of £421,000 from Cancer Research UK.
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'A' surprising new target for MND drugs identified
Drugs that 'switch on' vitamin A in the body may also help stave of conditions such as motor neuron disease (MND).
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School uniform study author welcomes publication of Scotland's 1st national school uniform guidance
A University of Aberdeen lecturer who has led influential studies looking at the regulation and cost of school uniforms in Scotland has welcomed today's publication of national guidance on school uniform by the Scottish Government.
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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.