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Aberdeen scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’Aberdeen scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’

Aberdeen scientists identify genetic anxiety ‘switch’

Scientists identify genetic anxiety 'switch': New research from the University of Aberdeen has identified an area of DNA in the…

Highlighting undertreatment of women with cardiovascular diseaseHighlighting undertreatment of women with cardiovascular disease

Highlighting undertreatment of women with cardiovascular disease

The consistent undertreatment of women with cardiovascular disease may have led to preventable heart attacks, strokes and even death, according…

Orkney cancer gene link testingOrkney cancer gene link testing

Orkney cancer gene link testing

One in 100 people who have grandparents from Orkney have a gene variant that causes a higher risk of developing…

First treatment for ‘broken heart syndrome’ trialledFirst treatment for ‘broken heart syndrome’ trialled

First treatment for ‘broken heart syndrome’ trialled

The first ever treatment for broken heart syndrome, also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy, is to be trialled by researchers at…

Let’s talk about Huntington’s diseaseLet’s talk about Huntington’s disease

Let’s talk about Huntington’s disease

'Let's talk about Huntington's disease' – University researchers help young people to open up about how HD affects their lives: May…

Keep a timer on TikTok for short burstsKeep a timer on TikTok for short bursts

Keep a timer on TikTok for short bursts

Keep a clock on TikTok: social media can be good but only for short bursts: Research from the University of…

Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancerScientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer

Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer

Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer: Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, NHS Grampian and Queen's University Belfast…

Tools to predict IVF successTools to predict IVF success

Tools to predict IVF success

Tools developed by the University of Aberdeen which help couples to predict the chances of having a baby following IVF…

Impact of lockdown on Scottish eye careImpact of lockdown on Scottish eye care

Impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care

New research highlights the impact of lockdown on Scottish eye care: The study from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted…

Huntington’s cases increase in ScotlandHuntington’s cases increase in Scotland

Huntington’s cases increase in Scotland

Huntington’s disease cases in Northern Scotland up nearly 50% in 30 years: The number of people with a diagnosis of…

New Huntington’s disease trialNew Huntington’s disease trial

New Huntington’s disease trial

Aberdeen has recruited the first UK patient for a new trial investigating pridopidine, an oral drug for the treatment of…

New technique rapidly detects food poisoningNew technique rapidly detects food poisoning

New technique rapidly detects food poisoning

'It must have been something I ate': scientists develop new technique which could rapidly pinpoint sources of food poisoning Scientists…