Finnish and French scientists have revealed how the actin cytoskeleton in cells is controlled in an evolutionarily distant, pathogenic Leishmania parasite. The results also provide tools to fight leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis.
Study suggests how much competition in the urban ride market can grow before gridlock sets in.
A new study reveals how MIT’s campus design and architecture influence interaction among researchers.
A variant typical of the Finnish population that protects against heart diseases was identified in the FinnGen genomic study coordinated by the University of Helsinki. The risk of developing heart diseases is roughly one-fifth lower in carriers of the variant compared to the population on average.
A study shows that yeast, an abundant waste product from breweries, can filter out even trace amounts of lead.
A new study shows that the previously observed link between low socioeconomic position and COVID-19 incidence is limited to people with an immigrant background.
Researchers found that vaginal microbiota is a new factor associated with gestational age and the onset of labour.
This robotic system uses radio frequency signals, computer vision, and complex reasoning to efficiently find items hidden under a pile.
The understanding of the link between common genetic mutations and certain cancers is increasing.
Researchers at the University of Helsinki have discovered a novel mechanism by which Borrelia bacteria distributed by ticks avoid the human immune defence system.
Meat production is a significant source of greenhouse gasses and widespread adoption of a plant-based diet is key to achieving the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and KU Leuven in Belgium investigated the arrival and spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Finland in 2020. According to the analysis, a total of 42 independent virus lineages arrived in Finland in spring 2020, of which only a handful caused large chains of transmission.
New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their therapeutic interventions.
In the Stone Age, pendants with potent symbolism were made from animal teeth and bones, adorning clothes or accessories and serving as rattles. Human bones were also used as a raw material for pendants, as demonstrated by a study where burial finds dating back over 8,200 years were re-examined after 80 years.
Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer’s activities, like walking, running, and jumping.
In a new book, Associate Professor Gabriella Carolini emphasizes that equitable partnership on the ground delivers the best results in the Global South.
At MIT, social networks with “weak ties,” which help foster new ideas, declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers report.
New position paper calls for getting stakeholders involved in wind power projects from the start.
MIT researchers demonstrate an intracellular antenna that's compatible with 3D biological systems and can operate wirelessly inside a living cell.
The system measures biological and environmental changes, and detects contact between the mask and the wearer’s skin.