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Viruses bring new genes to the human organism
Estonian Genome Center at the University of Tartu. Photo by: Renee Altrov
Science|Business: Estonian researchers strive to personalise healthcare
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What should I eat to make my gut bacteria happy?
The development of next generation energy storage and conversion technologies is crucial for tackling climate change and securing sustainable energy production in the future. Photo by: Taaniel Malleus
Batteries: could sodium save us from the scarcity of lithium?
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Improving treatment protocols of a common birth defect in Vietnam
EMBL Heidelberg Campus shot by a drone. Copyright EMBL. License CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Estonia becomes a prospect member of EMBL
High blood pressure is a risk factor for ischaemic disease. Picture by: Pixabay.com.
Strategies for reducing mortality from heart disease
Grave of a Scythian-Sarmatian in Perevolochan, in the southern foothills of the Urals in Russia. Author/source: Nikita Savelev
Geneticists and archaeologists are tracing the belligerent Scythians
Sampling of methane-derived carbonate crust at 1200 m deep seafloor offshore Svalbard. Photo by: Aivo Lepland, TalTech.
Deep-sea methane emissions and ice ages are linked
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Getting the data of gene donors on their doctors’ desk
Eneken Laanes. Photo by Piret Räni.
Tallinn University humanities scholar Eneken Laanes awarded a prestigious grant by ERC
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Taking the detection of foetal chromosome disorders to the next level
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Giving students more autonomy in gym class has far-reaching benefits
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Science|Business: Can Plastic Go Green?
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Global warming can be seen from the clouds
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What did you tell your mother? Communication between the embryo and the mother
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A plant’s success depends on microscopic fungi
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Fear of trying unfamiliar foods could be bad for your health
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Estonian study is intriguing world’s plant physiologists
Martin Malve, specialist at the University of Tartu Chair of Archaeology. Photo credit: Silver Siilak.
Unearthed skeletons shed light on past secrets
Dairy products are a good source of calcium. Photo by: Pixabay.com
Sufficient calcium intake in adolescence prevents obesity in adulthood
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Science|Business: How much money is in your trash can?
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Diagnosis and treatment of widespread skin diseases reaches a new level
Optical image of material surface after erosion testing with speed of 30 m/s and impact angle of 30 degrees. Photo by Rahul Kumar.
The nature-inspired materials can be used in applications ranging from tunneling to space

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