University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen (abbreviated as Aberd. in post-nominals) is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland

A drug-resistant mould is spreading from the environment and infecting susceptible people’s lungs

A new type of face mask is more effective in stopping the spread of Covid-19

A new tool for detecting wildlife: Environmental DNA in rivers

Just a single dose of Trodusquemine reverses atherosclerosis in mice

A new drug being trialled for treating breast cancer and diabetes has been shown to ‘melt away’ the fat inside arteries that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen, using pre-clinical mouse models, showed that just a single dose of the drug (Trodusquemine) completely reversed the effects of a disease

Just a single dose of Trodusquemine reverses atherosclerosis in mice

Climate-smart soils may help balance the carbon budget

Here’s the scientific dirt: Soil can help reduce global warming. While farm soil grows the world’s food and fiber, scientists are examining ways to use it to sequester carbon and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. “We can substantially reduce atmospheric carbon by using soil. We have the technology now to begin employing good soil practices to

Climate-smart soils may help balance the carbon budget

Immune system ‘on switch’ breakthrough could lead to new targeted drugs

A crucial ‘on switch’ that boosts the body’s defences against infections has been successfully identified in new scientific research. The breakthrough made by researchers at the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee could lead to the development of new drugs to enhance the body’s immune responses to attack, which could benefit people suffering

Immune system ‘on switch’ breakthrough could lead to new targeted drugs

Global map to predict giant earthquakes

A new global map of subduction zones – which occur at the edge of tectonic plates – to predict which ones are capable of generating giant earthquakes A team of international researchers, led by Monash University’s Associate Professor Wouter Schellart, have developed a new global map of subduction zones – which occur at the edge of tectonic

Global map to predict giant earthquakes

Draff to dram: water cleanser created in chance study of whisky byproduct

Leigh Cassidy explains how her grain research led to a system which can purify water poisoned by arsenic in Bangladesh A project to remove arsenic from groundwater in Bangladesh began by accident, when Dr Leigh Cassidy from Aberdeen University was working on technology to treat industrially contaminated water in the UK. Cassidy, who was working

Draff to dram: water cleanser created in chance study of whisky byproduct

Scots scientists in diabetes breakthrough

THOUSANDS of diabetics could be effectively “cured” thanks to a major breakthrough by Scottish scientists. Patients could now have an islet cell transplant to prevent life-threatening complications including seizures. The breakthrough enables scientists to take cells from the pancreas and change their function to produce insulin. The research was carried out by the University of

Scots scientists in diabetes breakthrough

Monsanto’s Plan to Help the Honeybee

Monsanto and others look to RNA interference to fight widespread bee-killing mites. Beekeepers are desperately battling colony collapse disorder, a complex condition that has been killing bees in large swaths and could ultimately have a massive effect on people, since honeybees pollinate a significant portion of the food that humans consume. A new weapon in

Monsanto’s Plan to Help the Honeybee

It’s Electric: Biologists Seek to Crack Cell’s Bioelectric Code

Researchers have found that cells’ bioelectrical communication steers growth and development. It is hoped that if the code can be learned, manipulating cellular signaling could be used to stave off cancer or even regenerate limbs When Tufts University developmental biologist Michael Levin proposed tweaking cells’ electrical signals to create new patterns of growth, he encountered some resistance.

It’s Electric: Biologists Seek to Crack Cell’s Bioelectric Code

Hydrogen generated from sunlight and ethanol

An international team of scientists has announced success in creating hydrogen at ambient temperature and pressure using a combination of sunlight and ethanol. The team of researchers from Spain’s Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Scotland’s University of Aberdeen and New Zealand’s University of Auckland say the method is potentially cheaper, produces higher yields and, because no

Hydrogen generated from sunlight and ethanol

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Research by Scots scientists finds great white sharks have swum apart ‘forever’
Great white sharks separated into three distinct population groups up to 200,000 years ago and continue to mix only within these separate groups, new research has found.
More than a quarter of 'healthy' over-60s have heart valve disease, according to new research
The research also involved the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, University of Aberdeen, University of Birmingham, the Royal Brompton Hospital, London, and Imperial ...
The discovery of a possible sign of life in Venus’ clouds sparked controversy. Now, scientists say they have more proof
Researchers’ detection of two gases, phosphine and ammonia, in the clouds of Venus raises speculation about possible life forms in the planet’s atmosphere.
ASPC: Second quarter shows signs of recovery for Aberdeen housing market
The Aberdeen housing market has shown "encouraging signs of increased activity", according to a new report. The Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre Limited (ASPC), in cooperation with the University ...
Soundwalking the energy transition: will Aberdeen's clean energy ambitions damage its local community?
Lecturer and Researcher in Urban Planning at Newcastle University, Aberdeen-based artist Dr Maja Zećo and curator Rachel Grant, is seeking to explore. Building on previous research by Dr Weszkalnys ...

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Great White Sharks Have Been Cliquey for up to 200,000 Years
"Between 100,000 to 200,000 years ago, white shark populations appear to have divided into three discrete lineages," researcher Catherine Jones said.
Insects Are Outsmarting Malaria Nets – and It Could Have Severe Consequences
A North Carolina State University study reveals that resistance among household pests to malaria-prevention insecticides is leading to increased distrust and abandonment of these methods, resulting in ...
Birds of a feather flock together but great white sharks have swum apart 'forever'
The discovery means the global populations of white sharks ... who also holds an honorary position at the University of Aberdeen added, "Successful conservation requires recognition of management ...
The discovery of a possible sign of life in Venus’ clouds sparked controversy. Now, scientists say they have more proof
Researchers’ detection of two gases, phosphine and ammonia, in the clouds of Venus raises speculation about possible life forms in the planet’s atmosphere.
Sodium channels in breast cancer cells a promising target for future treatments, study reveals
A new study adds to evidence which suggests treating breast cancer patients with sodium channel blockers could be a promising future treatment to prevent the spread of cancer during the gap between ...