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Large Survey For Exotic Pet Owners Reveals Motivations And Concern For Conservation

When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys, or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and impact negatively the conservation of these species globally.

SARS-Cov-2 Unlikely To Cause Type 1 Diabetes

More children and adolescents than usual developed type 1 diabetes in Finland in the first 18 months of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recently completed study, the cause was not the novel coronavirus, but altered environmental factors.

Cats’ Non-Fearful And Sociable Personality As Well As A Clean Litterbox Appear To Decrease Litterbox Issues

Researchers at the University of Helsinki identified several links between various risk factors and feline litterbox issues.

Severe Diastasis Recti Can Be Treated With Surgery

After pregnancy, the separation of the straight abdominal muscle remains permanent in some women. Surgical treatment is recommended if the separation is wide and associated with back pain, body control difficulties or hernia.

The Giant Genome Of Faba Bean Has Been Revealed, Unlocking The Potential Of A Global Protein Crop

An international team of researchers has managed to read the whole genome of faba bean, and to put the new genome to immediate use, finding a key gene for seed size, an important food characteristic.

Busy Days At The Delivery Hospital May Affect Care – Quality Of Obstetric Care In Finland Remains High

A new study investigated the impact of busy days on the care provided by delivery hospitals.

The World’s First Horse Riders

The earliest evidence of horse riders has been found by an international team of archaeologists and bioanthropologists.

Propaganda Is Back – Trend Hastened By The War In Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has brought propaganda back to centre stage after a lull of several years. But does the propaganda of today have any similarities with that used during the Second World War? And how effective is it?

Cyclists’ Exposure To Air Pollution, Noise, And Greenery

New study assesses the healthiness and pleasantness of cycling environment in Helsinki.

A Labyrinth Lake Provides Surprising Benefits For An Endangered Seal

The endangered Saimaa ringed seal is an Ice Age relict living in the highly labyrinthine Lake Saimaa, Finland.

New Promising Targeted Drug For A Rare Leukemia

Finnish researchers have identified a possible new targeted drug for treating acute myeloid leukemia. In the future, the discovery may help patients with certain rare subtypes of the disease.

Urban Ponds Require Attention To Ensure Biodiversity

A research at the University of Helsinki suggests aquatic plants can be utilised as a tool to enhance the co-existence between aquatic invertebrates and their fish predators in urban ponds.

Solar-Driven Chemistry One Step Closer To Reality

Scientists at the University of Helsinki offer new insights onto the control over reaction selectivity with visible light in plasmonic catalysis.

Puppyhood And Adolescence Diet May Have Impact On Dog’s Gut Health Later In Life

Puppyhood and adolescence diet may influence the incidence of canine chronic gastrointestinal problems later in life, according to a study carried out at the University of Helsinki.

New AI Methods To Tackle The Illegal Wildlife Trade On The Internet

Scientists applied machine vision models and were able to deduce from the context of an image if it pertained to the sale of a live animal. These methods make it possible to flag the posts which may be selling animals illegally.

Artificial Intelligence Learns To Visualize Extensive Datasets

A new AI algorithm developed by researchers at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence is aimed at visualizing datasets as clearly as possible.

UV Lamps Used For Disinfection May Impair Indoor Air Quality

Measurements clearly indicate that whenever UV lamps used for disinfection were switched on, both gas and small particle concentrations increased considerably.

Light Pollution Disturbs The Glow And Reproduction Of Glow-Worms

Life on Earth has adapted to a bright day always being followed by a darker night. Due to light pollution, the natural dark is nevertheless a diminishing natural resource.

At Least Half Of Africa's Rhinos Are Now In Private Hands. New Paths For Rhino Conservation Are Needed

African rhino numbers are declining at unsustainable rates in core state-run parks which is why more than half the continent's remaining rhinos are now on private land.

Dog Breeds Differ From Each Other In Their Cognitive Traits

A study conducted at the University of Helsinki, Finland set out to determine how 13 dog breeds performed in various cognitive tests.