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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
Rare loss of function variants in candidate genes and risk of colorectal cancer. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/zae6BdquwA
Rare loss of function variants in candidate genes and risk of colorectal cancer. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/zae6BdquwA
“The human brain is often said to be the most complex system in the world. It’s exciting to get an idea of how much is currently understood about its structure, function and development — just as it is exciting to realise how much more there still is we don’t know about it.” Juha Voipio is the Programme Director for the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience. It is an interdisciplinary field of science that studies the brain and the entire nervous system at different levels of organisation, from genes and molecules to nerve cells and networks. In the end, we are conscious, we sense, we feel and we act just because of our brains. As a neuroscientist, you can work in many fields such as the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, education, public policy, science writing and publishing. You can apply to our International Master’s Programmes as of 3 December 2018 until 11 January 2019.
Researchers have for the first time succeeded in converting human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells by activating the cell’s own genes.
We can now convert human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells typical of early embryos, by activating the cell’s own genes, thanks to the groundbreaking research by @OtonkoskiT's team and colleagues at @karolinskainst. #HelsinkiHealth @amchelsinki https://t.co/9inD5QevPD
We can now convert human skin cells into pluripotent stem cells typical of early embryos, by activating the cell’s own genes, thanks to the groundbreaking research by @OtonkoskiT's team and colleagues at @karolinskainst. #HelsinkiHealth @amchelsinki https://t.co/9inD5QevPD
What is current in research in different fields of science? What will be the next breakthrough? Welcome to the Professorien tervetuliaisluennot - Inaugural lectures on Wednesday 29 November. Craig Primmer is a professor in genomics in the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and the Institute of Biotechnology. The aim of his research is to understand which genes are important for allowing species living in the wild to adapt to their local conditions and how they respond to changes in those conditions. His research group studies salmon populations. The work is a mix of ecology, evolutionary biology and molecular genetics.
Research project comparing canine and human genome receives significant support https://t.co/FDJ1zUG3NL #helsinkiuni #genes #dogs #lohi
New insights into human rare disorders with dogs https://t.co/7WBecbc7Xt via @helsinkiuni @EurekAlertAAAS #dogs #genes #helsinkiuni
Listening to classical music modulates genes that are responsible for br... http://t.co/Po5HtkP7na via @helsinkiuni @EurekAlertAAAS
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.
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.
We are introducing the @helsinkiuni Faculty of Medicine's research groups' pages here on Twitter every week! This time, we'll present you the Cancer Gene Therapy Group / Akseli Hemminki Laboratory's pages: https://t.co/B99mJ4r46x #cancer #oncolytic #viruses #helsinkihealth
We are introducing the @helsinkiuni Faculty of Medicine's research groups' pages here on Twitter every week! This time, we'll present you the Cancer Gene Therapy Group / Akseli Hemminki Laboratory's pages: https://t.co/B99mJ4r46x #cancer #oncolytic #viruses #helsinkihealth
Which is the best journal to rebuild our understanding of gene expression and signaling networks? It is almost ready to submit. #HelsinkiUni #biomedicumhelsinki @PLOSCompBiol @NAR_Open @NatureComms @PNASNews @scisignal https://t.co/41iVbrnUoD https://t.co/CVtyyo6Znu
Genetic risk factors underlie both severe intellectual disability and milder disorders of intellectual development, a study indicates. However, the factors vary by the severity of intellectual disability. Milder disorders primarily originate in the combined effect of several genetic loci, whereas individual gene defects are more common in cases of severe developmental disability.
According to a new @helsinkiuni study, birch pollen allergen immunotherapy normalizes nasal gene-expression and microbial community: https://t.co/DwtoF1W0KG #research #pollen #pollenallergy #helsinkihealth
According to a new @helsinkiuni study, birch pollen allergen immunotherapy normalizes nasal gene-expression and microbial community: https://t.co/DwtoF1W0KG #research #pollen #pollenallergy #helsinkihealth
Immunotherapy could help patients allergic to birch pollen. According to the researchers, it modifies the gene expression and microbiome profile of the nasal epithelium to correspond to those of healthy controls. #allergies #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/zN5XNsNPuX
Immunotherapy could help patients allergic to birch pollen. According to the researchers, it modifies the gene expression and microbiome profile of the nasal epithelium to correspond to those of healthy controls. #allergies #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/zN5XNsNPuX
Cancer research at the genetic and molecular level has already enabled new targeted therapies. At the same time it has revealed the complexity and diversity of cancer. The flagship leverages on the unique strengths Finland has in the areas of top-level cancer research, various registers and digital health. Researchers will, for example, collect gene function and drug sensitivity data from isolated tumor cells and cancer cells grown outside of the human body. They will combine these with digital health/lifestyle data obtained during treatment or provided by the patients themselves.
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.
Stimulation and Inhibition of Lymphangiogenesis Via Adeno-Associated Viral Gene Delivery. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/ol8DgJ20k3
Stimulation and Inhibition of Lymphangiogenesis Via Adeno-Associated Viral Gene Delivery. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/ol8DgJ20k3
Discovering human diabetes-risk gene function with genetics and physiological assays. #amchelsinki #tutkimus #HelsinkiHealth https://t.co/Ol0f5Hv5fx