Category Archives: Research

Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working together

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Mari-Liis Pintson

Last week, Delta Centre received its cornerstone. It will be built in the city centre of Tartu, next to the shore of Emajõgi river. Scientists, students, and companies interested in scientific cooperation will start working there. “In Estonia, Delta Centre … Continue reading →

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Neuroscientist Jaan Aru: smart devices don’t make you better in your work

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Linda Eensaar

No one regrets in the last hour of their life “sorry that I didn’t respond faster to an e-mail”. But for some reason, people think that constantly checking e-mails on a smart device and answering them right away is something … Continue reading →

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A moss thought to be extinct is resurrected in a University of Tartu laboratory

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Katre Tatrik

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 →

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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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Lynx videos – get familiar with Estonian animal of the year!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

The Animal of the Year 2018 is the extremely beautiful Eurasian Lynx. Although quite widespread in Estonia, their presence remains largely unnoticed due to their low abundance and hidden lifestyle. Similar to other big predators the presence of the Lynx … Continue reading →

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Doctoral Students’ Stories – Reasons to Undertake the Journey

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Randel Kreitsberg

This spring we brought you some stories from various (mostly financial) challenges doctoral students face every day. Despite all that, each year hundreds of young researchers both start and carry on with their doctoral studies. It is reasonable to ask … Continue reading →

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First Peoples: study finds two ancient ancestries ‘reconverged’ with settling of South America

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Mait Metspalu

New research using ancient DNA finds that a population split after people first arrived in North America was maintained for millennia before mixing again before or during the expansion of humans into the southern continent. Recent research has suggested that … Continue reading →

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