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Microbiologist honoured for outstanding contributions
30 January 2013 Microbiologist honoured for outstanding contributions A University of Aberdeen scientist who has helped further our knowledge of fungal infections and fungal biology in general has been recognised for his 'outstanding' contribution to microbiology.
University of Aberdeen to host new Spring festival
30 January 2013 University of Aberdeen to host new Spring festival Plans for Scotland's newest and most dynamic festival are underway at the University of Aberdeen.
Could oats keep your gut healthy and help prevent heart disease?
17 December 2012 Could oats keep your gut healthy and help prevent heart disease? Volunteers are required for a new study to see whether oat based food such as the traditional Scottish staples of porridge and oatcakes can help keep our gut healthy and protect against heart disease.
'Good' bug may have a role in bowel disease
11 December 2012 'Good' bug may have a role in bowel disease A bug thought to be one of the 'good bacteria' in our gut may actually have a role in the development of a bowel disorder that is on the rise in Scotland.
Announcing a new era in Alzheimer's
02 November 2012 Announcing a new era in Alzheimer's TauRx Therapeutics Ltd announced today the initiation of two global Phase 3 clinical trials in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Farmed fish study seeks volunteers
01 November 2012 Farmed fish study seeks volunteers University of Aberdeen researchers are to compare the effects on human health of eating farmed salmon fed two different diets.
PhD studentship opportunities for cross-disciplinary research
30 October 2012 PhD studentship opportunities for cross-disciplinary research We are currently recruiting 14 PhD students to work on cross-disciplinary research projects that focus on tackling crucial societal issues.
Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates C.diff
29 October 2012 Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates C.diff Rowett scientist Professor Harry Flint and his team are part of a research collaboration which has identified a combination of six naturally occurring bacteria that eradicate a highly contagious form of Clostridium difficile, an infectious bacterium associated with many hospital deaths.
The science of food and nutrition to come under the spotlight at the British Science Festival
27 August 2012 The science of food and nutrition to come under the spotlight at the British Science Festival Ever wondered some people can stick to a diet where others flounder, or whether it was possible to eat less and not feel hungry?
University discusses opportunities for working with Eulji University
01 August 2012 University discusses opportunities for working with Eulji University Visitors from Eulji University in South Korea visited the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Aberdeen to discuss opportunities for joint working.
