Tag: Research News

Sepsis charity calls for increased investment in genetic research

News

Ryan Nixon - March 23, 2022

SCOTS charity Sepsis Research FEAT is calling for increased funding for genetic research into critical illnesses, following findings by a study it funds. Sepsis Research...

Wearable device aims to cut overdose deaths

Health

Ryan Nixon - February 28, 2022

A UNIVERSITY of Dundee academic is to head up the clinical trial of a wearable device that aims to reduce the growing number of...

Africa’s future legal experts tipped for greatness after “outstanding” debate

Research

Lewis Robertson - April 23, 2021

AFRICAN pupils have been hailed as the legal stars of tomorrow after an "outstanding" performance in a competition hosted by a Scottish university. Pupils from...

Care home study shows lockdown’s impact on families’ wellbeing

Research

Joe Hutchison - April 15, 2021

Covid-related restrictions have caused mental distress to three out of four people who have relatives in care homes, a study shows. Being unable to see...

New protein degradation centre to lead drug discovery revolution

Research

Joe Hutchison - April 14, 2021

A new research centre will bolster the University of Dundee’s world-leading position in a field of chemical biology that is revolutionising drug discovery. The Centre...

Bigger brains gave squirrels the capacity to move up in the world

Animal News

Lewis Robertson - April 12, 2021

SCIENTISTS have claimed that tree dwelling rodents have evolved to have bigger brains than their burrowing cousins according to a new study. The study suggests...

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