medical sciences

In the future, a model that takes metabolic syndrome into account should become part of the doctor’s toolkit. Credit: Mart Vares
Estonian geneticist’s post-doctoral research revealed interplay between schizophrenia and body weight
University of Tartu is launching two internationally influential projects to bring new quality to life sciences. Photo credit: Ragnar Vutt
University of Tartu spearheads excellence in digital bioengineering and personalised medicine
Estonian Genome Center at the University of Tartu. Photo credit: Renee Altrov
International study shows polygenic risk score results of genetics-based breast cancer precision prevention 
Jürgen Tuvikene
Bioinformatics offers an opportunity to defeat cancer and brain diseases
An Estonian psychologist Kadri Haljas created Triumf Land to give children the tools to care for their mental health. Photo: Sven Tupits, Fotogeen
A psychologist is helping children with a video game
Professor Lili Milani, head of the Estonian Genome Centre at University of Tartu. Credit: Ekspress Meedia/Anni Õnneleid
Estonian Genome Centre team contributes to landmark stroke genetics paper
The unexpected discovery led to this unique wound dressing. Photo credit: Siim Lõvi
An Estonian startup is healing wounds with magic dust
Photo credit: Andero Kaju
Antibiotics are wearing out, but Estonians have a rescue plan 
Photo credit: Marian Männi
Estonian study gives hope of detecting cancer in blood samples
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Are people with overweight more assertive?
Photo credit: Linda Vilumets
Insights into the past of an almost eradicated childhood infection
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Doctoral thesis: In the future, treatment of wounds may be facilitated by nanotechnology
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Migrevention, clinical and academic partners, work to advance digital headache clinic
Photo credit: Renee Altrov
Small country with a great potential for microbiome studies
Estonian Genome Center at the University of Tartu. Photo credit: Renee Altrov
Landmark genetics studies serve up new resources for gene expression research
Antegenes team. Photo credit: Antegenes
Major investment helps University of Tartu spin-off take genetic tests for cancer prevention to UK market
Photo credit: Renee Altrov
Researchers have discovered new genetic risk factors in polycystic ovary syndrome
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A gene was found that prevents excessive weight gain and diabetes during high-fat diet
Photo credit: Unsplash, Charl Folscher
Doctoral Thesis: Long-Term Health Problems for Victims of Violence
Sanna, one of many cows who help to produce the anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody nasal spray at the farm of Estonian University of Life Sciences. Photo credit: Marian Männi
Estonians are fighting the pandemic with cow’s milk
Photo credit: Unsplash, Eiliv-Sonas Aceron
Acidic pH enhances butyrate production from pectin by faecal microbiota
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University of Tartu researchers continue to study coronavirus strains circulating in Estonia
Lili Milani, head of the Estonian Genome Centre and a Professor at Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu. Photo credit: Anni Õnneleid, Ekspress Meedia
Estonian Genome Center Contributing to Multiple Nordic Research Projects
Professor of Clinical Genetics of the University of Tartu Katrin Õunap. Photo credit: University of Tartu
Examination of an Estonian patient helped discover a new form of muscular dystrophy

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