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The PhD thesis revolves around the exploration of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their crucial role in regulating gene expression, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases.

EU-funded project addresses the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and diabetes.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has allocated a total of 225 million euros to universities for pilot projects in doctoral education. The University of Eastern Finland is involved in 11 pilots now selected for funding.

It may be possible to restore drug-resistant neuroendocrine prostate cancer to a state that responds to treatment by depletion of a certain protein in cancer cells.

Seven people applied for the post by the deadline. The Rector will be elected from among five candidates, as two of the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria.

The European AD-RIDDLE project will offer healthcare providers a toolbox platform of validated resources and tailored interventions to help detect, diagnose, prevent, and treat Alzheimer’s disease.

The doctoral thesis is based on the nationwide register-based Finnish Parkinson’s disease study (FINPARK).

Many athletes compete at the peril of their reproductive health. “This applies to both men and women,” says Professor Anthony Hackney.

Results from the KIHD study suggest that the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) cut-off for defining renal hyperfiltration could be much lower than the cut-offs traditionally used.

A recent study shows that genetic variation determines chromatin accessibility and the binding of transcription factors.