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Category Archives: Research
The usefulness of medicinal plants is more than folktales
Find out the scientifically proven medicinal effect of juniper, peppermint, birch leaves, and linden tree blossoms. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Medical sciences, Research
Tagged Estonia, Estonian nature, herbal, medicine, pharmacognosy, pharmacy, plants, tea
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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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Scientists Explain Why You Should Get a Real Christmas tree for Your Room, Not a Plastic One
Estonian scientists analysed Christmas trees: What is a plastic Christmas tree made of? Should we prefer plastic or real Christmas trees? Continue reading
Posted in General, Natural and exact sciences
Tagged Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, lab experiments
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How To Mourn Properly on Facebook?
A study by a University of Tartu graduate student shows that the topic of death is an important and sensitive topic in social media. What will become of the social media accounts of a deceased one? Continue reading
Posted in Research, Social sciences
Tagged bereavement, death, Facebook, grief, mourning, social media
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What About the Truth of Science?
Lisa Zorzato, a PhD student of philosophy, explores the relation between science and the truth. Continue reading
Posted in Humanities, Research
Tagged antirealism, Einstein, philosophy, quantum theory, realism, science, success of science, truth
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