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Medical research at the University of Helsinki ranges from biological basic research to clinical applications tested in hospitals.

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31.12.2018

Health news

Bacteria develop antibiotic resistance more slowly if they have to fight two threats at once

Disease-causing bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics with astonishing speed. But if the bacteria have to fight a predator at the same...

8.2.2019

Nordic welfare news

Heikki Hiilamo: "Disappointing results from the Finnish basic income experiment"

Heikki Hiilamo, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Helsinki, comments on the preliminary results of Finland's basic income...

7.2.2019

Health news

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

Finnish researchers have investigated the causes of death of classical musicians in Finland. Among them, mortality was lower for cardiovascular...

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14.2.2019

Science news

A scientist at the University of Helsinki developed a new method for determining the transition temperature for phospholipids

11.2.2019

Science news

Fighting for biodiversity loss in Madagascar requires greater collaboration between researchers and managers

11.2.2019

Higher education & science policy

Invitation: Solving global challenges with science 20.2.2019

8.2.2019

Sustainability news

Virtual design may facilitate powertrain electrification for agricultural machinery

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