Insomnia Can Cause Future Cognitive and Memory Problems
Long-term insomnia symptoms may lead to impaired cognitive performance at retirement age. The University of Helsinki’s Helsinki Health Study evaluated the development of insomnia symptoms…
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Serious Head Injuries Increase Your Risk of Dementia by 50%
A study finds that major traumatic brain injury (TBI) increased the risk of dementia In the United States alone, about 1.7 million people sustain a…
Detailed Supercomputer Simulation of the Universe Creates Structures Very Similar to the Milky Way
In their pursuit of understanding cosmic evolution, scientists rely on a two-pronged approach. Using advanced instruments, astronomical surveys attempt to look farther and farther into…
Behavior Resembling Human ADHD Seen in Dogs – Hyperactivity, Impulsivity, and Inattention
A study involving some 11,000 dogs carried out at the University of Helsinki demonstrated that the gender, age, and breed of the dog, as well…
Groundbreaking Genome Study of Migraine Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors
An international consortium of leading migraine scientists identified more than 120 regions of the genome that are connected to risk of migraine. The groundbreaking study…
“Biological Mask” Administered With a Nasal Spray Can Protect Against COVID-19
A molecule developed by researchers at the University of Helsinki can inactivate the coronavirus spike protein and offers effective short-term protection against the virus. Cell…
Even Remote Areas Are Not Safe Havens for Biodiversity
An international research team led by Associate Professor Giovanni Strona from the University of Helsinki has identified a general macroecological mechanism that calls for a…
Using Biotechnology To Produce a More Sustainable Alternative to Egg White Protein
The research by the Future Sustainable Food Systems research group at the University of Helsinki together with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland shows that…
A Common Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease May Predispose Carriers to Severe COVID-19, Cerebral Microhemorrhages
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital suggests that the APOE4 allele may also increase cerebral microhemorrhages related to…
Artificial Intelligence Model Predicts Which Immune System Key Opens the Locks of Coronavirus
With an artificial intelligence (AI) method developed by researchers at Aalto University and University of Helsinki, researchers can now link immune cells to their targets…
Acceleration of the Solar System Measured by the Gaia Space Telescope
The Gaia space telescope has measured the acceleration of the Solar System when it orbits the center of our Milky Way galaxy. The Solar System…
Listen to the Strange “Singing” of a Possible New Species of Mammal Found in Africa’s Montane Forests
A research team from the University of Helsinki has discovered a tree hyrax in the Taita Hills, Kenya, which may belong to a species previously…
This Computer Predicts Your Thoughts, Creating Images Based on Your Brain Signals
By monitoring brain function, computers can be made imagine what a person is thinking of and present the results as images. The technique can be…
New Exotic Type of Matter Discovered Inside Neutron Stars
A Finnish research group has found strong evidence for the presence of exotic quark matter inside the cores of the largest neutron stars in existence….
The Wildlife Trade Permeates the Biological Tree of Life and Threatens Biodiversity – But Still Largely Remains a Mystery
The wildlife trade is a multibillion-dollar industry that threatens biodiversity. Exploiting wildlife by selling it, their parts or their products is one of the most…
Researchers Use CLOUD Chamber at CERN to Find a Potential Explanation for Urban Smog
The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under…
Zinc Lozenges Did Not Shorten the Duration of Colds in Latest Study
Administration of zinc acetate lozenges to common cold patients did not shorten colds in a randomized trial published in BMJ Open. Eight controlled trials…
Amateur Photographers Have Discovered a New Form of the Northern Lights
Working together with space researchers, Finnish amateur photographers have discovered a new auroral form. Named ‘dunes’ by the hobbyists, the phenomenon is believed to be…
