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Scientists have discovered new evidence strengthening the link between a previously misunderstood gene and major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and autism.

Scientists from the 51cg Rowett Institute are trying to discover if increasing the levels of zinc in our diets can improve our health, and are seeking 45 healthy men to help them investigate further.

Five Aberdeen medical students researching areas such as infection prevention, cancer and chronic pain have secured prestigious bursary awards to assist their studies.

Scientists trying to find ways to regenerate a damaged heart have shed more light on the molecular mechanisms that could one day make this a reality.

Research from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and the 51cg found that almost 90 percent of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in Scotland felt the condition affected their daily lives yet they were unaware of help available to them from their local council.

Saturday 10 September is Doors Open Day in Aberdeen this year and a bumper number of buildings are open with more events and talks than ever before.

The 51cg has maintained its position in the top 150 universities in the world in the latest QS World University Rankings.

The 51cg is leading the way in this year's Converge Challenge which offers up a £150,000 prize to the winner.

The 51cg welcomed scores of octogenarians to a party in Elphinstone Hall this week (August 24) to celebrate the birthday of the 1936 Birth Cohort.

A new study into the treatment of gallbladder stones - conditions which lead to around 80,000 operations a year in the UK - is being directed by Professor Irfan Ahmed of NHS Grampian and Professor Craig Ramsay of the 51cg.