Category Archives: Medical sciences

Genomic Study: Indian Rors Have Roots in West Eurasia

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Ajai Kumar Pathak

A new genomic study highlights the closeness of the Ror and Jat Indian population groups to populations residing west of India, including modern Europe. Continue reading →

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The Intercellular Genetic Language Is Our First Language

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Mark Mets

Professor of Clinical Genomics and Personalized Medicine Alireza Fazeli looks into communication between cells from pregnancy to cancer. Continue reading →

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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Karl Vetemaa

Estonian researchers have developed an innovative method of medical genetics that will enable non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) to be carried out soon in Estonia. NIPT is like an insurance policy, providing reliable genetic testing about fetal chromosomal health already at … Continue reading →

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How dreams come true: living example of UT scientist

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Mari-Liis Pintson

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 →

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The Dark Side of Smart Devices

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Jaan Aru

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 →

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Can MRI Detect Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Katre Tatrik

University of Tartu Cognitive Psychology Professor Talis Bachmann comments on whether MRI scans can detect antisocial personality disorder. Continue reading →

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52,000 Estonians Now Have a Personal Gene Map

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Mihkel Kärmas

Estonian Genome Center will start giving feedback to the 52,000 Estonians who donated their gene samples 17 years ago. Continue reading →

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