medical sciences

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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Cannabis tends to affect the mental health of ever younger people
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A Nematode Transmitted from Dogs by Mosquitoes to Humans is Gaining a Foothold in the Baltic States
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Gas Plasma May Help Cure Cancer in the Future
Astronaut in space
Microbial Treatment applied to Soviet Astronauts May Also Be Useful Today
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Pharmaceutical researchers create new research-based food supplements
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New Study Explores Clinical Genetics Services in Estonia, Finland, and the Netherlands
Men who carry a certain subtype of the Y chromosome could be more likely to experience genetic Y chromosome mutations that lead to low sperm count. Photo credit: Canva
Large study by Estonian researchers identified new genetic link to male infertility
Tsilk relieves nasal congestion, throat irritation and dry throat, clears the nasal cavity of excess mucus and protects it from infection. Photo credit: Canva
University of Tartu researchers helped to turn Estonian medical mineral water into a nasal and throat spray
The 3D printer at Tartu University Institute of Pharmacy lab prints out nine anti-asthmatic pills. Photo credit: Laura Viidik
3D-printed pills can change healthcare
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Researchers tackle inequalities related to cervical cancer screening
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Maimets: Unvaccinated Children are a Cauldron for New Corona Strains
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University of Tartu launches a large study on mental health genetics
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Spray created in Estonia can help prevent corona infection
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A person who has received the first vaccine dose may still infect others
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Estonian 100-year-olds pave the way for better health of all of us
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The gut microbiome can predict changes in glucose regulation
Conscripts lining up on their first day at the service. Photo credit: Estonian Defence Forces
Staying indoors is more harmful than thought, study shows
Protobios laboratory in action. Photo credit: Tõnu Tuulas
TalTech scientists’ successful collaboration towards novel immune diagnostics of multiple sclerosis
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Study by University of Tartu researchers sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 antibody persistence
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Medical researchers are looking for new ways to treat drug addiction
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Researchers are designing a smart new-generation face mask
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TalTech’s neuroscientists investigate the causes of a widespread eye disease
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‘British’ or ‘South African’ coronavirus strains have not been found in Estonia

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