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Category Archives: Medical sciences
Rait Ratasepp: Introducing Estonian Ultratriathlon to the World
The geaduate of the University of Tartu Rait Ratasepp describes the mental and physical efforts that are needed in order to be a successful ultra-athlete. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Tartu
Tagged sport; ultrasport; triathlon; challenge; nutrition; alumni; preparation
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Preventing a Cold Starts With Washing Your Hands
Associate Professor in Family Medicine Marje Oona explains why we become ill and how can we protect ourselves from colds. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences
Tagged cold; rhinoviruses; sneezing; coughing; washing hands; antibodies; immune; infection;
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A Discovery Puts the Brakes on a Cancer-Inducing Virus
A freshly defended PhD thesis outlines novel inhibitors of the cancer-inducing human papillomavirus. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research, Studies
Tagged biomedicine, cancer, cervical cancer, HPV, papilloma virus, PhD, PhD thesis
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Genetic Mutation Influences Mental Disorders and Alcohol Addiction
Tartu brain scientists discovered a genetic mutation that influences mental disorders and alcohol addiction. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged alcohol addiction, brain chemistry, depression, genetics, mental disorders, neuropsychopharmacology, VMAT1
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Looking For an Alarm Clock for Bacteria
Scientists shed light on bacterial behaviour – essential knowledge for beating diseases. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged bacteria, bacterial physiology, cellular microbiology, communication, memory
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100 Seconds on Addiction
Professor of Psychophysiology Jaanus Harro explains how addiction takes control of the brain. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged addiction, brain, dopamine, drugs, human brain, Psychophysiology, video
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Healthy Sleep Recipe: How, When, with Whom?
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru gives a recipe on how to make most of your sleep. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged brain, brain plasticity, healthy lifestyle, sleep, sleep deprivation, sleeping
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