In Finland, a disease known as nephropathia epidemica, a mild form of haemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is caused by the Puumala virus (PUUV), which is a member of the family Hantaviridae. In addition to Finland, ...
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A new study from the University of Helsinki shows that cells that are freshly isolated from lung cancers can be used to create robust drug response data. This approach can identify actionable or non-responsive treatments, ...
Aug 18, 2021
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Children's heavy digital media use is associated with a risk of being overweight later in adolescence. Physical activity protects children from the adverse effects of digital media on their weight later in adolescence.
Aug 9, 2021
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Scientists at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital have made a breakthrough in understanding the genesis of uterine leiomyomas, also called fibroids.
Aug 5, 2021
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A study by an international research group identified 15 novel biomarkers that are linked to late-onset dementias. These biomarkers are proteins, which predict cognitive decline and subsequent increased risk of dementia already ...
Aug 3, 2021
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A research group focused on embryos has begun its work in Finland, comprehensively surveying for the first time the short RNA molecules that regulate genome function during embryonic development. Information gained from human ...
Aug 3, 2021
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Research has shown that a music-related hobby boosts language skills and affects the processing of speech in the brain. According to a new study, the reverse also happens—learning foreign languages can affect the processing ...
Aug 2, 2021
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Research has shown that listening to music daily improves language recovery in patients who have experienced a stroke. However, the neural mechanisms underlying the phenomenon have so far remained unknown.
Jul 9, 2021
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Scientists at the University of Helsinki have found an essential factor from the extracellular matrix that regulates the functionality of breast tissue.
Jul 1, 2021
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Globally, more than 400 million people have diabetes, most of them suffering from type 2 diabetes.
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