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10 Feb

A traditional diet could be key to combatting the rise of type-2 diabetes

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal, is investigating whether reverting to a traditional diet could help to reduce the growing number of people with type-2 diabetes in Nepal.
29 Jan

UofG to lead new project to boost fish welfare and rainforest conservation

The University of Glasgow is to lead a new project which aims to improve fish welfare in the global ornamental fish trade, while strengthening incomes for traditional fishing communities in the Brazilian Amazon
22 Jan

Professor Stephen Tait awarded the Hooke Medal

Cancer scientist Professor Stephen Tait has been awarded the Hooke Medal by the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB) for his contribution to the field
22 Jan

The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial “cities” - everywhere on Earth. Now, a new Perspective article lays out a path to uncover the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight, and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth