Researchers have developed a computational model that enables accurate identification of essential #genes in #cancer cells for development of #anticancer drugs. #helsinkihealth https://t.co/Qow9QYH6Jq
Researchers have developed a computational model that enables accurate identification of essential #genes in #cancer cells for development of #anticancer drugs. #helsinkihealth https://t.co/Qow9QYH6Jq
Researchers at the @helsinkiuni, @HUS_uutisoi and @Folkhalsan have identified a new #gene whose variants cause hereditary childhood-onset #osteoporosis. The gene defect was first found in two Finnish families. #helsinkihealth https://t.co/n6tEsx0l4v
Researchers at the @helsinkiuni, @HUS_uutisoi and @Folkhalsan have identified a new #gene whose variants cause hereditary childhood-onset #osteoporosis. The gene defect was first found in two Finnish families. #helsinkihealth https://t.co/n6tEsx0l4v
The DNA samples of over 65,000 Finnish dogs have been deposited in a DNA bank – genetic research is helping both dogs and humans | University of Helsinki https://t.co/Sn02RZGQZJ @helsinkiuni #helsinkihealth #onehealth #generesearch #genes #dogs
We are proud to present you with this unique opportunity to hear from and discuss with one of the world's leading experts in human gene mutations. Professor Shoukhrat Mitalipov's laboratory in Oregon is one of few to have successfully edited harmful human gene mutations to cure serious diseases. Public lecture coming up on Monday, March 12th.
A recent study shows that a variation in the melatonin receptor 1A gene is linked to the risk of Alzheimer's disease in the elderly. The same research team has previously demonstrated that the same genetic variation reduces tolerance to shift work among the working age population.
Male salmon are maturing earlier and becoming smaller. A study examined salmon over a 40-year period, and looked at the population genetic profile of a gene that determines salmon’s age of maturity and size. The change in genes indicates that the size decrease is not just temporary, but has an evolutionary basis. “This is another example de-bunking the myth that evolution takes millions of years,” said the first author of the study.
A recent study may have opened new avenues for the treatment of psychopathy. It shows that the expression of many genes that have previously been associated with autism is abnormal also in violent psychopathy.
Researchers have discovered a new gene variant underlying curly fur, also revealing an increasingly complex genetic structure behind dogs’ curly coats. Certain variants of the gene are also connected to hair growth disturbances and baldness.
Gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9, or gene scissors, is a promising biological tool for medical treatments. However, it may inadvertently increase cancer risk. More research is needed on its possible side effects and how they could be prevented, researchers say.
The development of schizophrenia differs at least partially between males and females, according to a new study. The results show that many genes related to the disease are sex-specific. This may explain why symptoms appear after adolescence, when the expression of many sex-specific genes changes.
The first study on the DNA of the ancient inhabitants of Finland has been published, with results indicating that an abundance of genes reached Finland all the way from Siberia.
Curly fur is fairly common among the animal kingdom, but also a results of a complex genetic structure, a study reveals. In future, research can help to solve issues connected to hair growth disturbances and baldness.
What is the difference between a grain species that includes genes transferred from other species by human hand and a species whose own DNA has been subtly modified by man? Genome editing is the most significant change in plant breeding since gene transfer, which was introduced in the 1990s. From the perspective of legislators, genome editing is challenging.
At the end of the Iron Age, Finland was inhabited by separate and differing populations, all of them influencing the gene pool of modern Finns. Researchers posit that the differences found in the Iron Age populations of western and eastern Finland are opposite to those found in today’s Finns.
In recent years, researchers have uncovered hundreds of gene mutations that underlie our susceptibility to diabetes and heart disease. Now algorithms help us to recognize those more precisely and to develop increasingly targeted medicine.
Researchers have for the first time succeeded in converting human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells by activating the cell’s own genes.
Hereditary eye diseases affect many dog breeds. Based on research, three novel gene tests were developed and a new mode of maternal inheritance was discovered. The findings benefit human patients as well.
Immunotherapy can help people allergic to birch pollen. According to the researchers, immunotherapy has favorable effects on the molecular events and microbiome profile in the nasal membrane.
The most common cause of severe cardiac dysfunction can be traced from genes. If the genes are studied early enough, the gained knowledge can also help with treatment decisions and predicting the disease course.
Some of our most poplular research news in 2019: 1. Heikki Hiilamo: “Disappointing results from the Finnish basic income experiment” https://bit.ly/2PUjuWI 2. Why is Finnish teacher education excellent? Teacher training schools are one explanation https://bit.ly/2rQK6A0 3. What keeps Putin in power? https://bit.ly/2YQTyiO 4. Researchers discover the Achilles heel of an aggressive brain cancer – could antihistamine be a potential aid in defeating cancerous cells? https://bit.ly/2RXiaFm 5. The last mammoths died on a remote island https://bit.ly/35s56vy 6. New findings on nitrous oxide emissions from Northern trees surprised scientists https://bit.ly/38Ft4pf 7. Jari Lavonen: The Finnish education system cannot be copied, but parts of it can be exported https://bit.ly/34sfEJQ 8. First common risk genes discovered for autism https://bit.ly/36F8O55 9. Deep sleep cleanses the brain https://bit.ly/2qXnspf 10. Breakthrough in the discovery of DNA in ancient bones buried in water https://bit.ly/2stWK82
The last mammoths, Finnish teacher education, deep sleep as a cleaning system of the brain – some of our most popular research news in 2019: 1. Heikki Hiilamo: “Disappointing results from the Finnish basic income experiment” https://bit.ly/2PUjuWI 2. Why is Finnish teacher education excellent? Teacher training schools are one explanation https://bit.ly/2rQK6A0 3. What keeps Putin in power? https://bit.ly/2YQTyiO 4. Researchers discover the Achilles heel of an aggressive brain cancer – could antihistamine be a potential aid in defeating cancerous cells? https://bit.ly/2RXiaFm 5. The last mammoths died on a remote island https://bit.ly/35s56vy 6. New findings on nitrous oxide emissions from Northern trees surprised scientists https://bit.ly/38Ft4pf 7. Jari Lavonen: The Finnish education system cannot be copied, but parts of it can be exported https://bit.ly/34sfEJQ 8. First common risk genes discovered for autism https://bit.ly/36F8O55 9. Deep sleep cleanses the brain https://bit.ly/2qXnspf 10. Breakthrough in the discovery of DNA in ancient bones buried in water https://bit.ly/2stWK82
Researchers have developed a computational model that enables accurate identification of essential genes in cancer cells for development of anti-cancer drugs. @helsinkiuni @FIMM_UH #cancer #helsinkihealth https://t.co/Qow9QYH6Jq
Researchers have developed a computational model that enables accurate identification of essential genes in cancer cells for development of anti-cancer drugs. @helsinkiuni @FIMM_UH #cancer #helsinkihealth https://t.co/Qow9QYH6Jq
The results highlight the active role of collagens in the onset of the disease.
The expression of many genes that have previously been associated with autism is abnormal also in violent psychopathy, a new study shows: https://t.co/GTtIiUu30u #helsinkihealth #psychopathy @helsinkiuni @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst
The expression of many genes that have previously been associated with autism is abnormal also in violent psychopathy, a new study shows: https://t.co/GTtIiUu30u #helsinkihealth #psychopathy @helsinkiuni @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst
Researchers found 16 new genes associated with diabetic nephropathy. The results highlight the active role of collagens in the onset of the disease. #HelsinkiHealth #health #medicine https://t.co/GHETHcDpL2
Researchers found 16 new genes associated with diabetic nephropathy. The results highlight the active role of collagens in the onset of the disease. #HelsinkiHealth #health #medicine https://t.co/GHETHcDpL2
The expression of many genes that have previously been associated with autism is abnormal also in violent psychopathy, a new study shows: https://t.co/GTtIiUu30u #helsinkihealth #psychopathy @helsinkiuni @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst
The expression of many genes that have previously been associated with autism is abnormal also in violent psychopathy, a new study shows: https://t.co/GTtIiUu30u #helsinkihealth #psychopathy @helsinkiuni @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst
Researchers have identified several genes and proteins associated with psychopathy. The findings may open up new avenues for better treatment. #HelsinkiHealth #health #mentalhealth @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst @hilife_helsinki @LehtonenSarka https://t.co/xn9g0364NH
Researchers have identified several genes and proteins associated with psychopathy. The findings may open up new avenues for better treatment. #HelsinkiHealth #health #mentalhealth @UniEastFinland @karolinskainst @hilife_helsinki @LehtonenSarka https://t.co/xn9g0364NH
Could the abnormal expression of genes impact psychopathy? #psychopathy #buprenorphine #naltrexone #UniEastFinland #helsinkiuni #karolinskainst https://t.co/daLslCV4kD
A comparison of seven European countries shows that the amount of antibiotic resistance genes in wastewater reflects the prevalence of clinical antibiotic resistance in the region. However, modern wastewater treatment plants seem to be able to eliminate antibiotic resistance efficiently.
The first common genetic risk variants for autism have been found. The discovery provides novel insight into the biological processes involved in the development of autism and will help us to develop more precise diagnostic methods in the future.
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Tasty talks about food today at Stage! P.s. Come hungry. 🍴
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Similar genes cause both human mental disorders and dogs' noise sensitivity and general fearfulness, a new study carried out within German Shepherds shows. The findings also indicate that canine fearfulness is hereditary.
The first study on the DNA of the ancient inhabitants of Finland has been published, with results indicating that an abundance of genes reached Finland all the way from Siberia. @NatureComms #Sápmi https://t.co/IvtIifcnSB
"University of Helsinki has a very strong tradition in linking together ecology and evolution. The Master's Programme here lets you discover this at every biological level, from genetics to populations, or from molecular mechanisms to behavioural plasticity." Rose Thorogood is Assistant Professor in the International Master's Programme in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Helsinki. The programme offers a wide variety of topics in three areas: ecology, evolutionary biology and conservation biology. It gives you a perspective on biology from the level of genes to communities of species and addresses global environmental challenges. You can apply to our International Master's Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.
"University of Helsinki has a very strong tradition in linking together ecology and evolution. The Master's Programme here lets you discover…
Rare loss of function variants in candidate genes and risk of colorectal cancer. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/zae6BdquwA