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18.11.2019

Health news

The decreased usage of antibiotics has helped: Antimicrobials are more effective against canine bacteria

Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from dogs is decreasing, according to the latest FINRES-Vet report. One likely reason is the diminished use...

12.11.2019

Sustainability news

University of Helsinki compensates for air travel emissions

Compensation for the emissions caused by air travel in 2018 has been allocated to a Gold Standard certified project to be carried out in Kenya,...

8.11.2019

Life science news

Dogs eating rice-based dry dog foods could be at risk for chronic arsenic exposure

Rice-consumption is considered a risk factor for chronic arsenic toxicity in humans. A pilot study conducted within the DogRisk research group...

Anni Halmemies-Beauchet-Filleau

1.11.2019

Life science news

Helping the climate: A diet containing milled rapeseed reduces the methane eructated by cattle

In addition to reducing methane emissions, the new diet decreased the proportion of saturated fatty acids in milk – without reducing milk output.

29.10.2019

Health news

Anna-Riia Holmström appointed as Finland’s first assistant professor in medication safety at the Helsinki One Health research network

Anna-Riia Holmström, Doctor of Science (Pharmacy), has been appointed as assistant professor in medication safety and effectiveness in human and...

20.9.2019

Higher education & science policy

Excellent research in veterinary medicine conducted at the University of Helsinki

The research assessment report specifically commended societal impact and the research environment.

5.9.2019

Life science news

Households feeding their dogs and cats with raw food do not consider the diet a significant source of infections

An extensive international survey conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that pet owners do not consider raw food to considerably...

16.7.2019

Life science news

Damage found in the bit area of most Finnish trotters

In a Finnish study, damage was found in the part of the mouth affected by the bit in more than 80% of trotters examined after a race. However,...

6.6.2019

Teaching & studying at the University

Tarja Sironen & Ravi Kant are guest editors for International Journal of Genomics

CALL FOR PAPERS: Submit your next manuscript for special issue entitled “From Microbial Genomics to Metagenomics” in International Journal of...

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