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Tag Archives: alcohol
How important is “web spinning” in science
Animal ecologist Tuul Sepp shares her experience on the importance of networking in science. Continue reading
Posted in Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged alcohol, career, communication, networking, research
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Genes and Culture that Make You Drink (Alcohol)
Neuropsychopharmacologist Jaanus Harro and ethnologist Aimar Ventsel shed light on the genetic and cultural aspects of alcohol consumption. Continue reading
Posted in General, Medical sciences, Research, Social sciences
Tagged alcohol, alcohol consumption, drinking alcohol, environment, genetics, legislation
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To Drink, or Not To Drink?
Why do people drink when the results can often be catastrophic? Aimar Ventsel shows that similarly to over-indulging in booze, abstaining can lead to uncomfortable situations, too. Continue reading
Posted in Events, Humanities, Research, Social sciences, Tartu
Tagged alcohol, alcohol consumption, conference, drinking, drinking alcohol, North, ritual, Siberia, tradition
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Estonian Wine Against Alzheimer’s
After the “French Paradox” was formulated, red wine made of grapes has been considered to be a kind of remedy. Priit Pedastsaar writes about how Estonian wine could be even healthier and become the next functional food. Continue reading
Posted in Estonia, Natural and exact sciences, Research
Tagged alcohol, Alzheimer, Estonia, fermentation, French paradox, health, wine, wine production
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