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Category Archives: Medical sciences
Can MRI Detect Antisocial Personality Disorder?
University of Tartu Cognitive Psychology Professor Talis Bachmann comments on whether MRI scans can detect antisocial personality disorder. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Studies
Tagged antisocial personality disorder, MRI, neurosciences, psychology
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52,000 Estonians Now Have a Personal Gene Map
Estonian Genome Center will start giving feedback to the 52,000 Estonians who donated their gene samples 17 years ago. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Studies, Tartu
Tagged Estonian Genome Project, gene, genetic, genetic information
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The Daily Life of a Researcher
Have you ever wondered what our researchers are doing on a day to day basis? Here is a snapshot of photos showing how exciting a life of a researcher can be. Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Humanities, Medical sciences, Natural and exact sciences, Research, Studies, Tartu
Tagged discovery, experiment, fieldwork, lab, research, researcher, science
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The Reason For Strokes in Children Is Still Unknown; Rehabilitation Is Getting Better
Every year, three to four newborns leave the hospital with a diagnosis for stroke. Rael Laugesaar, junior research fellow at the Department of Pediatrics explains that the reasons for strokes in children are still unknown but with regular rehabilitative care they are able to live a normal life. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Studies
Tagged baby, birth, diagnosis, newborn, pediatrics, perinatal, pregnancy, prenatal, rehabilitation, stroke
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Less Is More: The Modern Working Environment Paralyses The Brain
Neuroscientist Jaan Aru explains how to get the most out of your brain. The lesson here is: forget multitasking! Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged artificial intellect, concentration, focus, human brain, multitasking, neuroscience, thinking
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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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