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University of Aberdeen scientist awarded £2.4 million to unravel cancer mystery
World-leading cancer and genetics expert, Professor Anne Donaldson from the University of Aberdeen will spend the next 8 years working to understand how normal DNA processes can lead to cancer, and ultimately find the most effective way to treat the disease.
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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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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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Aberdeen rises to highest university ranking
The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever UK position in one of the country's most prestigious university league tables.
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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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Popular research festival back for its 10th year
Ideas about death, Scotland's Prehistoric Geometry and the Orkney and Shetland Cancer Gene are all on the agenda this month as Explorathon is back at the University of Aberdeen for its 10th year.
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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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Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID
The discovery of a new regulator affecting immune cells could lead to new treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases including arthritis and severe COVID-19.
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Royal appointment for professor following in the footsteps of insulin pioneer
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of the University of Aberdeen's first female Regius Chair of Physiology.
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New programme aims to ignite the spark of entrepreneurship in region's researchers and innovators
Opportunity North East and University of Aberdeen partner with Innovate UK to bring best-in-class market discovery programme to north east Scotland