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Researchers Produce Fully Functional Pancreatic Beta Cells From Stem Cells For The First Time

A study coordinated by a research group at the University of Helsinki paves the way for cell therapies for diabetes.

A Study Uncovers The ‘Grammar’ Behind Human Gene Regulation

A research group at the University of Helsinki has discovered the logic that controls gene regulation in human cells. In the future, this new knowledge can be applied to, for example, investigating cancers and other genetic diseases.

A Cellular Stress State Predicts A Poor Chemotherapy Response In Ovarian Cancer Patients

A discovery made in a new study helps to identify poor response tumours already prior chemotherapy is applied and opens new avenues for the development of combination therapies.

Switching To A More Plant-Based Diet Affects Nutrient Intake

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the partial replacement of animal protein sources in the diet with plant-based protein sources resulted in an increase in folate and iron intake, but a decrease in vitamin B12 and iodine intake.

The Secret Hideouts Of Ovarian Cancer Revealed – Findings Boost The Development Of Precision Therapies

Researchers at the University of Helsinki discovered how ovarian cancer hides from the body’s immune system. The findings will help develop novel precision therapies for ovarian cancer, a common and aggressive cancer type.

The Local Universe Within 600 Million Light Years From The Milky Way Revealed By New Simulation

Using supercomputer simulations researchers have been able to create the most accurate simulation to date that depicts the evolution of the Local Universe from the Big Bang to the present-day.

Researchers Resolved Human Transcription Factor (TF) Regulation

New study provides the first comprehensive and complimentary overview on the physical and functional interactions of the human transcription factors.

New Disease Mechanism Behind Mitochondrial Diseases Identified

An international team of scientists, led by University of Helsinki, reported the first evidence that “mitophagy” – recycling of damaged mitochondria – leads to human disease.

New Evidence For The Importance Of Educational Attainment In Brain Health

A Finnish twin study suggests that the deteriorative effects of cardiovascular risk factors on late-life cognition are stronger in individuals with lower education compared to those with higher education.

Open Spatial Data Reveals 24-Hour Population Dynamics Of People In Helsinki Metropolitan Area

The researchers of the Digital Geography Lab at the University of Helsinki have published spatial data describing the daily rhythms in the population distribution in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area as open data.

New Information On The Routines Of Competition-Level Agility Dogs In Finland

On a weekly basis, Finnish agility dogs go on walks more than their North American cousins, indicates a study conducted at the University of Helsinki. Warming dogs up before and cooling them down after agility runs is an established practice among Finnish competitors.

A Link Between Early Maturation And Better Aerobic Performance Identified In Juvenile Salmon

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that early sexual maturation and high aerobic performance in salmon have a genetic link that is already evident in juvenile salmon.

Articulation Rate Indicates How Fluent You Are In A Foreign Language

In her doctoral dissertation, Heini Kallio looks for connections between the acoustic features of speech and the language proficiency assessments carried out by humans. The results can be applied to the development of teaching in oral language skills and their automated assessment.

Research Shows Particles Formed In Boreal Forests Affect Clouds In The Troposphere

In a project coordinated by the University of Helsinki carried out with Finnish Meteorological Insitute, University of Eastern Finland and an international research group, direct observations were made on the interactions between aerosol particles formed in boreal forests and clouds in the atmospheric boundary layer.

Chen He Defends Her Phd Thesis On Entity-Based Insight Discovery In Visual Data Exploration

On Thursday the 27th of January 2022, M.Sc. Chen He defends her doctoral thesis on Entity-Based Insight Discovery in Visual Data Exploration. The thesis is related to research done in the Department of Computer Science and in the Ubiquitous Interaction group.

Thaw Of Permafrost Has Vast Impact On Built Environment

Permafrost has a central role in the sustainable development of the Arctic region. The thaw of permafrost is set to damage buildings and roads, leading to tens of billions of euros in additional costs in the near future, according to an international review coordinated by Finnish geographers.

A ‘Biological Mask’ Administered With A Nasal Spray Can Protect Against Coronavirus Infection For Hours

A molecule developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki can inactivate the coronavirus spike protein and offers effective short-term protection against the virus.

Biotechnology Could Provide An Environmentally More Sustainable Alternative To Egg White Protein Production

Egg white is one of the most important protein ingredients for the food industry. Egg white protein – ovalbumin – produced by precision fermentation reduced land use requirements by almost 90 per cent and greenhouse gases by 31–55 per cent compared to the production of its chicken-based counterpart.

A Novel Waste Removal Factor Treats Brain Haemorrhage

University of Helsinki and Taiwanese researchers have found a new way to remove waste from the brain after haemorrhage.