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As a case study, she will utilise experiences of electrotherapy. According to Soile Ylivuori, the discovery of the principles of electricity in the 18th century saw Europe and North America taken over by a veritable electro-craze, as…

Ida Hummelstedt, MA (Education), focuses in her study on Finnish multicultural education in the written and oral discourses in teacher education as well as in school practices.“Previous international and Finnish studies on multicultural…

The glymphatic system enables the flow of cerebrospinal fluid to the brain tissue, particularly during sleep, enabling the fluid to cleanse the tissue and carry accumulated metabolites with it towards the bloodstream during waking hours.…

Gestational diabetes is the most common health-related challenge during pregnancy. Today, it is diagnosed in every fifth expectant mother in Finland. Gestational diabetes has a significant impact on the health of both the mother and the…

A study recently completed at the University of Helsinki revealed that the fungal microbiota in the gut is more abundant and diverse in children treated with antibiotics compared with the control group even six weeks following the start…

Roughly 6,000 years ago, hunter-gatherer communities in northeast Europe produced skilfully manufactured slate ring ornaments in great numbers. While these ornaments are commonly referred to as ‘slate rings’, they were rarely used as…

Pregnant mothers may need treatment for their medical conditions, such as mood disorder or epilepsy. The effects of such drug treatment on newborn brain network functions was examined in a study conducted at the BABA Center, a research…

Mitochondria release chemical energy and influence metabolic pathways that keep our cells and tissues healthy. Damage to these multifunctional powerhouses promotes cell death and disease.To prevent "mitochondrial meltdown," our cells…

In 2021, the University of Helsinki saw a 24.17% return on its investments. The investment assets increased by more than a hundred million euros, totalling €675 million at the end of the year.“Our excellent returns were propelled by…

Finnish universities have identified the need to develop their student admissions. The efforts are carried out in a project initiated by the vice-rectors for education of Universities Finland (UNIFI) and supported by the Ministry of…