University Of Aberdeen

This small study tested a prebiotic supplement (Molkosan®) in 12 adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Participants took 20 ml daily for 12 weeks to see if it improved blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol levels. The goal was to gather early data for a larger trial.

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 better understand melatonin's r…

This study looked at how levels of melatonin, a hormone known for helping sleep, change during pregnancy. Researchers measured melatonin and its main breakdown product in the blood of 60 first-time mothers across each trimester. The goal was to gather basic information to see if …

This study looked at whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program can be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy volunteers and compared them to samples collected using the screening kit. The goal is to s…

This study interviewed 12 patients waiting for either a colon capsule endoscopy or a colonoscopy to learn what factors matter most to them when choosing a test. Researchers talked with participants over the phone to understand their priorities and how they make decisions. The res…

This study looked at how two types of dietary fiber, psyllium and inulin, affect gut bacteria and related chemicals in healthy adults over 60. Participants took placebo, inulin, or both fibers for two weeks each. The goal was to see if some people respond better to fiber, which c…

This study looked at how different dietary fibers (like inulin and pectin) change gut bacteria and affect prostate cancer growth. Researchers gave mice human stool samples and fiber diets to see if the bacteria produce chemicals that shrink tumors. The goal is to find fibers that…

This study looked at whether COVID-19 infection makes people more likely to develop pulmonary embolism (PE), a serious condition where blood clots block arteries in the lungs. Researchers reviewed medical records of 347 patients who had a special CT scan of their lungs. The goal …

This study looked at how advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which form when protein and sugar are heated together in processed foods, affect metabolism and memory. Twenty-four healthy, sedentary adults (young and older) drank milkshakes with high or low AGEs and fat. Researc…

This study looked at how the bacteria in our gut change foods like leafy greens, berries, oats, and plant proteins into substances that might help prevent cancer. Seven healthy adults ate a diet rich in these foods, and researchers measured the bacteria and chemicals in their sto…

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.