News in July 2026

Internationally acclaimed art, pioneering medical research and public engagement will come together this summer as the University of Aberdeen co-hosts Breathing Bodies, a city-wide exhibition exploring the human body through art and science.

A new position paper from researchers at the University of Aberdeen warns that opioid use disorder in the UK is a "large and probably underestimated" problem, and that without urgent action, opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths will continue to rise.

Bowel cancer screening samples could also be used for crucial research into other major health conditions, a new study has shown.

Presented to Professor Graeme Murray in recognition of his distinguished service as Treasurer of the Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland (2016-2026). The Ritchie Medal is the Pathological Society’s most prestigious award and is awarded for a distinguished contribution to Pathology. The medal is named after the first general secretary...

A major international study published in JAMA Network Open has identified practical actions that could improve the quality, usefulness, and reliability of randomised clinical trials around the world.