Research In Estonia

medical sciences

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Study confirms links between adverse drug effects and genetics

Herbal supplements must be consumed carefully and consciously during active cancer treatment. Author/source: Andres Tennus, University of Tartu

Compound found in citrus fruits may suppress the effectiveness of cancer treatment

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New Knowledge About Youngsters’ BMI and Bone Density Give Benefits to Help Them

The fear of giving birth is not a sufficient argument for doctors to allow a caesarean section. Author/source: Freepik

Taking iron helps reduce risks in anaemic, pregnant women

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Knowing the risks, for better or worse

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Smarter data analysis strategies will improve infertility treatment in the future

High levels of LDL cholesterol are characteristics of familial hypercholesterolaemia. The disease increases the likelihood of early coronary heart disease and stroke. Author/source: Pixabay

Study by the Estonian Genome Center of UT might have saved 13 people from early heart attack

The lab is developing some more high-tech tests to enter international markets. For example, one of the next projects is now being tested in fertility treatment clinics – this test checks attachment of embryo and contributes significantly to the process of in vitro fertilization.

First Precision Medicine Laboratory in Estonia Kicks Off

NIPT is a prenatal blood test to screen for fetal aneuploidy disorders such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13) that cause intellectual disability or significant birth defects. Source: Mum Juncton.

An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Estonia is several steps ahead of others in personalised medicine

Scientists at the University of Tartu’s Institute of Pharmacy are developing novel dosage forms and drug delivery systems suitable for children. Author/source: Pixabay

Scientists at the University of Tartu are developing medicines suitable for young children

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TTÜ best research article of the year is seeking solutions for combating nervous diseases

An illustration of how the nanojoint works. Author/source: UT Institute of Physics

A nanojoint created in Estonia brings us one step closer to creating nanorobots

The lab of synthetic biology has found its place at the Institute of Technology, University of Tartu. Photo by Petri-Jaan Lahtvee.

Modern Alchemy Revalues Residues

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Investigating nanomaterials opens new doors for further research

Marika Mikelsaar, professor emeritus at the University of Tartu, visited the pharmacy of Tartu University Hospital to verify that, as a result of a 20-year research, a dietary supplement containing an ME-3 bacterium is now available in Estonia’s pharmacies. Author/source: Mari-Liis Pintson, University of Tartu

A discovery by the scientists at the University of Tartu is now in Estonia’s pharmacies

Student writes a thesis on how to prevent prediabetes from developing into diabetes. Author/source: Pixabay

Thesis gives recommendations on how to prevent prediabetes from developing into diabetes

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TTÜ’s dissertation investigated the reasons of varying aggressiveness for breast and colorectal cancers

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National research awards in 2018. Author/source: ERR

National research awards laureates – what do they do?

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2018 sees the start of 42 new personal research funding projects

Kaur Alasoo and a fire truck. Credit: Randel Kreitsberg

Study by University of Tartu Scientist Published in a Renowned Science Magazine

One of the lead authors of the study is Argentinian Pablo Scodeller, who has decided to tie his future with Estonia. Author: Private collection

Cancer biologists from the University of Tartu help make an important discovery on Alzheimer’s disease

Mast cells may also be involved in infertility, since they are found at high numbers in the mucosal layer of the uterus, i.e. the endometrial tissue. Author: Kauczuk / Wikimedia Commons

Estonian researcher’s method promises a breakthrough in the development of allergy medications

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