Dr Andrew R. Collins This is Me

 Web References

1. 1. California KiwiFruit Commission

   www.kiwifruit.org/NewNutrition - [Cached]

   Published on: 2/25/2006   Last Visited: 8/15/2007

   Dr. Andrew Collins of the respected Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the United Kingdom, conducted research to look at the ability of kiwifruit to prevent damage to DNA, which is an early step in the process that leads to cancer.
   
   Dr. Collins is an internationally respected research worker in this field who has been working on a method to measure DNA damage inside cells.
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   Dr. Collins was extremely excited by this new finding to such an extent that he has become a daily kiwifruit eater!
   
   Study Methodology
   
   Large-scale trials using humans have given variable results when looking at the protection afforded by individual micronutrients, including anti-oxidants. These compounds, in isolation, may behave differently from mixtures of anti-oxidants and other phytochemicals that would be found naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables.
   
   Dr. Collins therefore decided that he would investigate the effects of kiwifruit as a particularly rich source of nutrients, including vitamin C, and other potentially active phytochemicals on oxidative DNA damage in human lymphocytes, using the comet assay technique, as well as measuring plasma levels of antioxidants.

2. 2. California KiwiFruit Commission

   www.kiwifruit.org/pressrelease - [Cached]

   Published on: 2/25/2006   Last Visited: 8/15/2007

   Dr Andrew Collins of the respected Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland, in the United Kingdom, put together a research project to look at the ability of kiwifruit to prevent damage to DNA, which is an early step in the process that leads to cancer. Dr Collins is an internationally respected research worker in this field who has been working on a method to measure DNA damage inside cells. Called the comet assay, it is a technique involving electrophoresis that is a very sensitive and reliable method for measuring DNA breaks and base oxidation. In addition, the levels of a number of anti-oxidants were measured, including vitamin C, various carotenoids and vitamin E, in blood plasma.
   
   Large-scale trials using humans have given variable results when looking at the protection afforded by individual micronutrients, including anti-oxidants. These compounds, in isolation, may behave differently from mixtures of anti-oxidants and other phytochemicals that would be found naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables. Dr Collins therefore decided that he would investigate the effects of kiwifruit as a particularly rich source of nutrients, including vitamin C, and other potentially active phytochemicals on oxidative DNA damage in human lymphocytes, using the comet assay technique, as well as measuring plasma levels of antioxidants.
   ...
   Dr Collins was extremely excited by this new finding to such an extent that he has become a daily kiwifruit eater!

3. 3. Draft Press Release

   www.rowett.ac.uk/press/appoint - [Cached]

   Published on: 2/8/2000   Last Visited: 11/16/2005

   Senior scientist, Andrew Collins is the third Rowett scientist to receive an honorary Professorship. Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has appointed him as an Honorary Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in recognition of his international standing in the field of DNA repair and his contribution to the University's research.
   
   Welcoming news of the three appointments, the Rowett's Deputy Director (Science) Professor John MacRae said: "Everyone in the Institute is delighted that the research of Professors Morgan, Arthur and Collins has been recognised by these appointments.