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Rowett research showcased in podcast series
Four episodes of farming-focused show feature leading researchers' work to improve the health of our people and our planet
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RSE award success for University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen awarded funding for 7 ‘exceptional research projects’ Projects include international collaborations Share of £680k Seven University of Aberdeen research projects have been selected at the spring 2024 RSE Research Awards open call. The University will share more than £680K with 12 of the 19 Scottish higher education institutions. Projects include an...
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Can hemp slow cancer growth?
A new Rowett Institute study into whether adding particular types of fibre to prostate cancer patients' diets could slow the growth of tumours - or even shrink them - has the potential to deliver "significant benefits" to the development of future treatments.
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Important breakthrough in treating liver disease
New research from the University of Aberdeen could lead to the development of medication for disease that affects 1 in 4 people worldwide but is currently untreatable.
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Aberdeen researchers share climate change, fish and North Sea energy insights at global summit
The sustainable use of our oceans comes under the spotlight in Norway this week with Aberdeen researchers stepping onto the global stage to share their insights.
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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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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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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'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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Gardening good for the soul - until the pressure grows
What if one of the things known for helping and reducing stress and anxiety, becomes such a commitment, it leads to burn-out?