(IN BRIEF) A recent study published in Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Helsinki introduces a groundbreaking methodology called ReSisTrace, designed to identify and trace pre-existing treatment resistance in cancer cells. By labeling cancer cells with genetic barcodes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anna Vähärautio, cancer cells, Jun Dai, Professor Jing Tang, ReSisTrace, Shuyu Zheng, therapies, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to assessing the hereditary risk of colorectal cancer. By analyzing genetic data and health records of over 450,000 Finns, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged assessment, colorectal cancer, Dr. Nina Mars, Genetic Information, Max Tamlander, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s international master’s programs for 2024 received an impressive 12,665 applications from 10,662 applicants. The Master’s Program in Computer Science was the most sought after with 1,402 applications, followed closely by the Master’s Program in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers in Finland have conducted a study to understand why some chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) patients can safely discontinue their daily medication. CML is a type of blood cancer, and targeted drugs have significantly improved patient outcomes. However, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science
Tagged Aalto University, Cancer, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, HUS Helsinki University Hospital, Jani Huuhtanen, Medication Discontinuation Success, partnership, patients, Satu Mustjoki, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) An international research group conducted a study to understand which plants honeybees prefer when collecting nectar and pollen. Contrary to the perception of honeybees as generalists, the research found that they are selective in their choices. Honeybees’ selection … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Management, News, Science
Tagged agriculture, Helena Wirta, Honeybees, nectar, pollen, Selective Pollinators, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Nina Kopola, Director General of Business Finland, has expressed support for the Finnish government’s commitment to increasing investment in research, development, and innovation (RDI). She highlights the importance of maintaining high standards across the entire RDI chain and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Business Finland, digitalization, Financial, Nina Kopola, partnership, RDI Chain, society, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations of proboscideans, including ancient relatives of modern elephants, in response to dietary changes triggered by vegetation shifts and climate variations over the last 26 million … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Finland, Management, News, Science
Tagged choerolophodonts, Climate, Dietary Changes, East Africa, Elephants, Environment, evolution, Juha Saarinen, Proboscidean Teeth, study, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki have conducted extensive research into the personality traits and behaviors of cats, shedding light on various factors that impact the well-being of both cats and their owners. The research led to changes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged Cat Behaviors and Traits, Feline Personalities, Professor Hannes Lohi, University of Helsinki, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) A recently completed doctoral thesis suggests that parents should sing to their stable preterm infants during kangaroo care, as it promotes brain development in infants and improves maternal wellbeing. The study found that singing during kangaroo care helped … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged brain development, Kaisamari Kostilainen, kangaroo care, Maternal Wellbeing, Preterm Infants, Singing, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) The Max Planck l University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health, known as MaxHel, has launched its research initiative to investigate the factors that contribute to health inequalities. The center, located in Helsinki and Rostock, … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Science
Tagged Max Planck, MaxHel, Mikko Myrskylä, Pekka Martikainen, Population Health, RESEARCH, social inequalities, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Moralities of Intelligent Machines research group investigated people’s moral views on rescue situations, comparing human rescuers with robots specifically designed for the task. The study asked participants to decide whether to save one innocent … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged behaviour, decisions, humans, Jukka Sundvall, Michael Laakasuo, moral views, rescue situations, robots, study, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Finnish universities are developing a draft scoring model to improve the country’s certificate-based admission system, which admits around half of all new university students. The proposed model aims to ensure that the opportunities of certificate-based admission applicants are … Read the full press release
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Tagged Certificate-Based Admission, Entrance Exams, Marja-Leena Laakso, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Brain Repair laboratory at the University of Helsinki have investigated whether a protein called cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF) has potential as a treatment for intracerebral haemorrhage, a condition where bleeding into brain tissue causes … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science
Tagged brain hemorrhage, cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor (CDNF), Dr. Vassileios Stratoulias, intracerebral haemorrhage, Mikko Airavaara, Parkinson's disease, protein, protein therapy, researchers, treatment, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Valio, A-Rehu, Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), and the University of Helsinki are collaborating on a project called ‘Climate smart feeding solutions for Finnish milk production sector’, which is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Environment, Finland, Food & Beverage
Tagged A-Rehu, Bovaer®, climate warming, dairy cow feed, dairy farm, DSM, feed additive, Juha Nousiainen, Marketta Rinne, methane, methane emissions, Milja Heikkinen, milk production, Natural Resources Institute Finland, ruminal methane emissions, Tuomo Kokkonen, University of Helsinki, Valio
(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research found that using ultraviolet germicidal radiation (UVGI) to disinfect indoor spaces with UV lamps can lead to increased concentrations of gases and … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that it has received 19 applications for the position of rector. The rector’s term of office is … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Management, Science
Tagged academic world, doctoral degree, education policy, leadership, rector, research policy, University of Helsinki
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 17-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that a new study has revealed that biodiversity may play a crucial role in safeguarding bird communities under a … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Finland, News, Science, Society
Tagged Aleksi Lehikoinen, biodiversity, bird communities under, changing climate, Climate-change ecology, Community ecology, Ecological modelling, Emma-Liina Marjakangas, Macroecology, negative climate change impacts, study, University of Helsinki
(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced a new five-year cooperation with the University of … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 7-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced a joint study together with the University of Turku, the third largest university in Finland, which finds that … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Finland, Healthcare, News, Society
Tagged cardiovascular, cardiovascular risk factors, cognition, dementia, dementia prevention, education level, educational background, Eero Vuoksimaa, High blood pressure, high cholesterol, late-life cognition, lower educational attainment, Paula Iso-Markku, University of Helsinki, University of Turku
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, has announced that Professor of Urban Ecology Jari Niemelä, currently on sick leave from his position as rector of the … Read the full press release
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