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Category Archives: Medical sciences
How dreams come true: living example of UT scientist
As a result of more than 20 years of research by the scientists at the University of Tartu, the lactic acid bacteria strain ME-3, known for the last 15 years as the bacteria Hellus added to the dairy products of … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged Estonian science, Marika Mikelsaar, Mihkel Zilmer, scientist
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The Dark Side of Smart Devices
Have you ever tried to eat ten ice creams in a row? Too much of a good thing can make you sick. Excessive amount of vitamins creates an adverse reaction in the body. Too much sun is bad for your … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged addiction, brain, concentration, new input, smart devices, smart junkie
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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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