Research involving animals is crucial when it comes to achieving scientific and medical progress, and is also very important for UZH, emphasizes Elisabeth Stark. The Vice President Research believes maintaining exemplary standards of animal welfare and an open dialogue with society is key.
Professor of Theoretical Physics Aleksi Vuorinen from the University of Helsinki was presented the award (prize sum €20,000) by the Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation for his successful research on the application of Quantum Chromodynamics to quark matter of finite density or temperature.
ASU engineering research supports greater grid reliability and resilience
Proteins are long coils of amino acids, the building blocks of life. They are produced when messenger RNA from the cell nucleus directs the ribosomes to link specified aminos acids together in a defined sequence.
A recently completed doctoral thesis on multicultural education posits that immigrants and Finns are seen as opposites.
Last year, Alexandra Navrotsky, the director of Arizona State University’s Navrotsky Eyring Center for Materials of the Universe, made a $10 million gift bequest to the university to ensure the long-term growth of materials science.
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki investigated how the glymphatic system of the brain can be utilised in the delivery of morphine to the spinal cord to increase the effectiveness of pain relief.
Tomi Mikkola investigates the pros and cons of menopausal hormone therapy.
Consumers have a high demand for scientific evidence in sustainable diets, Xavier Irz says.
Mari Niva investigates meat consumption, novel protein sources, veganism and other phenomena related to the consumption of food from a social scientific perspective.
Minna Laakso investigates the effect of various communication disorders on everyday conversational situations and the effectiveness of interventions targeted at such difficulties.
Gestational diabetes is the most common health-related challenge during pregnancy.
Joint effort will establish quantum innovation accelerator in Singapore
Professor Barbara Prainsack speaks about the societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s relevance for the vulnerable groups.
Our astronomers have led on the discovery of a new kind of stellar explosion that could be commonplace in the universe.
A group of diverse Columbians join other scholars, artists, scientists, and leaders in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors.
For Earth Day, learn about how science at its smallest scale is applied to the depths of our planet.
Major advance from Columbia Engineering team demonstrates first multi-organ chip made of engineered human tissues linked by vascular flow for improved modeling of systemic diseases like cancer
By examining connections between information-seeking, learning and motivation, new study offers pointers for public-education campaigns and classrooms.
Research Findings May Help Identify Drug Targets for Neuromuscular Disorders