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Where Do the European Romani (Gypsies) Come From?
Researching paternal genetic lineage, scientists of the Estonian Biocentre made it possible to more precisely identify the historical homeland of Romani (Gypsies), who now live in Europe as nomads. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged European, genetics, India, linguistics, origin, Roma, Romani
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Estonia Is a Paradise for Mushrooms
Estonia has one of the greatest varieties of mycorrhiza mushrooms. Only truffles of different kind haven’t reached Estonia because of the relatively cold climate. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biodiversity, mushrooms, mycology, mycorrhiza mushrooms, tropics
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Estonian Wooded Meadow Shares the World Record for Species Richness with Rain Forests
Professor Meelis Partel of the macroecology workgroup at the University of Tartu, in conjunction with colleagues from New Zealand, USA and Germany, has published a list of world diversity records for vascular plants, including rain forests and Laelatu wooden meadow in Estonia. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biodiversity, macroecology, rain forests, species richness, wooded meadow
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Is Any Kind of Physical Activity Good for Your Health?
Studies shows that mental health problems are less frequent among people whose everyday work tends to be rather non-physical, as long as they work out in their leisure time. Those whose workdays are full of physical load are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research, Social sciences
Tagged depression, Estonia, exercise, health, mental health, physical activity, sport, women
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Character Determines Food Preference
A large-scale study carried out in Estonia revealed clear links between personal traits and food preference. Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged character, eating, Estonia, Estonians, food, personal traits, psychology, Scottish
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Forest Plants Have Found Shelter in Manor Parks
Nowadays the avid renewal of old manor parks in Estonia is endangering unique natural environments that have evolved over several centuries. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biodiversity, ecology, forest, landscape, manor parks
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Underground Filled with Life
Scientists from the University of Tartu used innovative methods to figure out the gene sequences of plants beneath the surface of the soil. This led to the discovery that species richness among them is much greater than one can see above the ground. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged biodiversity, DNA, ecology, grasslands, macroecology, meadows, molecular ecology, PhD, plant species, roots, underground diversity
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