An international study coordinated by a University of Helsinki research group demonstrates that the body’s immune system attacks itself in a rare type of blood cancer. Consequently, treatment should be targeted at the immune system as well, not only the cancer cells.
Researchers at the University of Helsinki investigated the wellbeing of University students by conducting three surveys during the pandemic. The findings show that engagement in studies plummeted and study burnout increased considerably.
International research consortia have analyzed common and rare DNA variants in hundreds of thousands of people, revealing clearest genetic signals yet for schizophrenia risk.
‘Being happy’ is built on the paradox between the self and others, which anchors happiness to a feeling of pride in myself on one hand, and to gratitude towards others and the world around us on the other.
Auditory abilities and the speech processing capacity of the brain, factors central to language learning, mature to a notable degree in the first years of life. Familial risk for the reading disorder dyslexia also affects the development of auditory abilities already in infancy.
Social disadvantage poses challenges to the Finnish schools. Schools find it difficult to face social problems caused by families’ socioeconomic disadvantage.
Tumour DNA circulating in the bloodstream of patients with aggressive lymphoma has a previously unknown and even crucial role in the identification of effective therapies for this serious disease.
A group of Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian geologists provide critical new evidence for the timing of volcanic activity in the Karoo province, the largest of the Jurassic magma systems. The remnants of the province are widespread in southern Africa and Antarctica.
The rhetoric of right-wing populists permeates all levels of society, but we can still increase understanding in various ways, says a researcher in social psychology.
On the 23rd Aug., the Hickson group published a paper that defines the role of RAD51 (and its partner, BRCA2)
New prize program recognizes MIT researchers who make data openly accessible and reusable.
Research shows doctors and their families are less likely to follow guidelines about medicine. Why do the medically well-informed comply less often?
Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lykke Sylow, has published a new meta-study showing that cancer patients are at increased risk of metabolic dysfunction.
Study suggests a robot levy — but only a modest one — could help combat the effects of automation on income inequality in the U.S.
There is currently no cure for the heart condition ARVC, which usually affects young individuals. A new study from the University of Copenhagen presents a surprising new treatment strategy.
Proposed system would directly connect advertisers, publishers and consumers
Can microbes revive megafire dead zones?
How climate change is fueling itself
Doctoral student’s research suggests difficulty of translating longevity interventions from lower species to mammals
An extensive study carried out in 2006–2019, encompassing nearly one million pupils and students, looked for reasons for both burnout and wellbeing.