University Of Aberdeen

This study looked at how visits from therapy animals affect people with moderate to severe dementia living in nursing homes. Researchers observed changes in mood, behavior, and communication during animal visits compared to other activities. The goal was to see if animal-assisted…

This study looked at whether the placenta produces the high levels of melatonin seen in pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin in the blood of 15 women before and after a planned C-section, and in the umbilical cord and placenta. The goal was to understand where pregnancy mela…

This study looks at how chemicals called AGEs, found in processed foods like whey protein shakes, affect metabolism and memory. Twenty-four healthy adults (young and older) drank a milkshake with either high or low AGEs and fat. Researchers measured blood markers and cognitive pe…

This study followed 326 people newly diagnosed with glaucoma or high eye pressure for up to 4 years. Researchers measured how many developed worsening vision during routine care. The goal was to understand the natural course of early glaucoma, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at how dietary fiber supplements change gut bacteria and whether those changes can slow prostate cancer growth. Researchers gave mice different fibers (like inulin and pectin) along with fecal samples from healthy men over 60. They then measured how the bacteria…

This study looked at how melatonin, a hormone known for sleep and as an antioxidant, changes in the blood during each trimester of pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin and its main breakdown product in 60 women to see if levels relate to pregnancy complications like high blo…

This study looked at whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy volunteers and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber—psyllium and inulin—affect gut bacteria and related substances in healthy adults over 60. Participants took each fiber (or a placebo) for two weeks, with breaks in between. The goal was to see if some people respond better to fi…