The advent of T-cell therapies, where cells of the immune system are directed towards malignant cells, has changed the treatment paradigm of certain forms of blood cancer. However, despite the huge progress in this field, ...
Dec 13, 2023
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A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric ...
Nov 29, 2023
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In a recent study published in Leukemia, Finnish researchers investigated why some patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can discontinue their daily medication safely.
Nov 6, 2023
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is one of the most dangerous cerebrovascular disorders, with as many as 40% of patients dying within one month of the event.
Oct 2, 2023
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Nearly half of the human genome is composed of transposable elements, which are sequences of DNA that are able to replicate and relocate in the genome. Previously, transposable elements have been considered "junk" DNA in ...
Oct 2, 2023
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In her doctoral thesis, Johanna Joensuu, MSc, investigated the childbirth experiences of those who gave birth in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) from 2012 to 2018. According to the study, childbirth experiences ...
Sep 26, 2023
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A research group at the University of Helsinki and its partners have found a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor CDNF prolongs the lifespan ...
Sep 22, 2023
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A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids in the diet and did ...
Aug 18, 2023
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The neural network related to speech is mostly located in the left cerebral hemisphere, while singing has been primarily associated with the structures of both hemispheres. However, a new study indicates that the left hemisphere ...
Aug 10, 2023
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According to a recently completed doctoral thesis, singing can promote the development of the auditory cortex in preterm infants. Singing can also support maternal well-being as well as the relationship between mother and ...
Jul 3, 2023
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