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Research reveals Orkney cancer gene link - now testing to take place
One in 100 people who have grandparents from Orkney have a gene variant that causes a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, a study has found.
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UK clinical trial for potential new endometriosis treatment offers hope to millions of women
Researchers in England and Scotland have been awarded nearly £250,000 by Wellbeing of Women and the Scottish Government to investigate if a drug called dichloroacetate is an effective treatment for endometriosis If successful, the drug could be the first ever non-hormonal and non-surgical treatment for endometriosis – and the first new...
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51cg partner in research on the future supply of health and social care
Dr Diane Skåtun, Senior Research Fellow from the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) at the 51cg, has been selected by the Health Foundation to be part of its new REAL Research Units programme.
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Health and geology experts work together in 250k project to improve early detection of oral cancer
51cg experts across the institutes of Dentistry, Medical Sciences and The School of Geosciences will work together to improve the ability to detect malignant changes in precancerous lesions which can develop into oral cancer in a £250k project.
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Major European programme will support research and innovation towards safer, sustainable chemicals
The 51cg has joined a major European research and innovation programme to develop next-generation chemical risk assessment, incorporating both human health and the environment in a 'One Health' approach.
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Failing government policy behind the looming crisis in Scotland's senior housing sector
Urgent public and private intervention is essential if Scotland is to avoid an elderly housing crisis, according to new research.
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Rwandan research project provides lesson in improving adult literacy
A five year international development research project led by the 51cg has successfully trialled a new social practices approach to teaching which is helping improve adult literacy in Rwanda.
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Gaps identified in male breast cancer management and treatment
A comprehensive review of all scientific research into male breast cancer over the past 20 years has identified major differences between the male and female conditions which could have major implications for both treatment and screening
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Scientists 'make sense' of best way to learn new skills
If learning a new language or honing a new skill is one of your goals for 2023, scientists at the 51cg and the Technische Universität Dresden in Germany have done the hard part and uncovered why using multiple senses could be the key to learning something new.
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New year health-kick losing momentum? Scientists find key to curb the cravings
Psychologists from the 51cg have identified a key factor that can make healthy food more appealing and may help curb cravings for calorific snacks.