Topic: research

Ancient DNA analysis revealed prehistoric herpes virus the spread of which can be linked to kissing
The first ancient genomes to be sequenced from the virus behind cold sores suggest that modern strains of herpes started to go global in the Bronze Age.
02 August 2022 research
Tina Saupe kaitseb doktoritööd „The genetic history of the Mediterranean before the common era: a focus on the Italian Peninsula“
26. augustil kell 14.15 kaitseb Tina Saupe geenitehnoloogia erialal doktoritööd „The genetic history of the Mediterranean before the common era: a focus on the Italian Peninsula“
28 July 2022 researchfor society
University of Tartu to showcase sustainable energy and bioproduction solutions at ESOF
Research of the Univeristy of Tartu will be presented at the EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) held in Leiden, Netherlands, from 13 to 16 July.
11 July 2022 internationalresearch
Green transition tempts Nordic countries with lithium fever
Among others, the University of Tartu geologists, in cooperation with the Estonian Geological Survey, are mapping the reserves of critical metals in the crystalline basement.
07 July 2022 research
Research news: personality and obesity, ethics of immigration, coronavirus pandemic and wound treatment
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
20 June 2022 research
University of Tartu sets out to increase climate awareness
University of Tartu starts the project "Climate awareness from school to society: empowering children, youth and teachers to reduce the effects of climate change" with partners.
16 September 2022 research
Coronavirus infections down by a third from last month
The results of the recently ended wave of the prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that the number of people infected with coronavirus has been on the decline for a third month.
14 June 2022 research
New drug suggests more successful breast cancer treatment in future
University of Tartu researchers in cooperation with colleagues from the Principe Felice Research Center of Valencia have developed a new drug OximUNO, which has shown to treat breast cancer in mice.
14 June 2022 research
University of Tartu presents research-intensive business ideas at Demo Day
On Thursday, 16 June, at the Demo Day at the University of Tartu Delta Centre, the university's researchers will present to prospective partners and investors nearly 30 development ideas.
LUMI, Europe's most powerful supercomputer, is solving global challenges and promoting a green transformation
LUMI, Europe’s most powerful supercomputer, will be inaugurated in Kajaani (Finland) on Monday, 13 June. From now on, researchers all over Europe can apply for access to LUMI's resources. LUMI has bee
13 June 2022 internationalresearch