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Category Archives: Medical sciences
Genomic Study: Indian Rors Have Roots in West Eurasia
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
Posted in Medical sciences, Research
Tagged genetics, Indian, Indus Valley Civilization, population genetics, Rors
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The Intercellular Genetic Language Is Our First Language
Professor of Clinical Genomics and Personalized Medicine Alireza Fazeli looks into communication between cells from pregnancy to cancer. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Medical sciences
Tagged cancer, cells, communication, Ebola, embryo, fazeli, infertility, pregnancy, prenatal
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An important genetic test for pregnant women will soon be made in Estonia
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
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research, Tartu
Tagged genetics, health, Health technologies, medical genetics
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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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