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Author Archives: Katre Tatrik
Why you should be cautious about antibiotics: The case of Estonia
The research shows that the rate of antibiotic consumption in Estonia has been relatively low, but is on the rise. Continue reading
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged antibiotic-resistant bacteria, antibiotics, broad-spectrum antibiotics, narrow-spectrum antibiotics, pharmacology
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The Secret Colours of Maltese Fishing Boats
Strolling along Malta’s coast, you’ll be mesmerised by the rainbow of traditional fishing boats ambling on the water—that and all the eyes ogling at you from their bows. Science portal ERR Novaator Editor in Chief Katre Tatrik takes a closer look at the … Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Research
Tagged boats, fishermen, Katre Tatrik, Luzzu, Luzzu mysteries, Malta, THINK magazine
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A moss thought to be extinct is resurrected in a University of Tartu laboratory
The University of Tartu scientists collected a peat sample from Lääne-Virumaal Äntu nature reserve, which grew sprouts of Meesia longiseta moss, previously thought to be extinct. Now Tartu has anecdotes comparing the resurrection of moss to the resurrection of mammoths. … Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Research
Tagged endangered species, Extinct moss, science, Tartu Natural History Museum
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UT master’s student is a big step closer to making hydrogen fuel cell vehicles more affordable
Master’s student in chemistry Sander Ratso has created an innovative technology, which, if taken into use, would undercut the price of overly expensive fuel cells. Tests conducted in Finland and the USA also confirm it to be a promising alternative. … Continue reading
Posted in Career, General, Research, Studies
Tagged chemistry, electric cars, master's thesis, Sander Ratso, University of Tartu
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Study by University of Tartu Scientist Published in a Renowned Science Magazine
Kaur Alasoo, a young scientist who has defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Cambridge and is now working as a bioinformatics researcher at the University of Tartu, focused on the reasons for complicated genetic diseases and ways to … Continue reading
Posted in Career, Estonia, Research, Studies, Tartu
Tagged genes, lab experiments, nature genetics, research, researcher, science, University of Tartu, UT
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Cancer biologists from the University of Tartu help make an important discovery on Alzheimer’s disease
Cooperation between researchers in the United States and Estonia helps to discover changes in brain tissue, which are associated with the very early stages of dementia. The cause of nearly half of all cases of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. It … Continue reading