Topic: research

Prevalence study: coronavirus still widespread, booster dose recommended
The results of the recently completed stage of coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu show that although the epidemic is gradually receding, the prevalence of the coronavirus is
12 April 2022 research
Self-driving public transport vehicle available in Tartu in April
From 11 April, in addition to buses, a self-driving demand-based public transport vehicle will be servicing the Tiksoja, Vorbuse and Kardla region. During April, passengers can order a ride on the sel
06 April 2022 research
Satisfaction with work environment, physiotherapy for Parkinson’s patients, language chunking, and mitigating drought stress in plants
The research news section gives regular hints about interesting studies in various fields of research.
28 March 2022 research
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25 March 2022 researchstudies
Current coronavirus prevalence is more than double the peaks of previous infection waves
The recently completed wave of the coronavirus prevalence study led by the University of Tartu shows that coronavirus prevalence in the Estonian adult population has tripled since January.
22 March 2022 research
Prestigious ERC grant helps identify the impact of land-use change on plant species and soil fertility
Associate Professor of Plant Ecology of the University of Tartu Marina Semchenko has won a prestigious grant from the European Research Council (ERC).
17 March 2022 research
Study gives an overview of coronavirus situation by 22 March
A new stage in the coronavirus prevalence study started on 9 March. The study led by the University of Tartu gives an overview of the prevalence of coronavirus and its antibodies in the adult population.
09 March 2022 research
The University of Tartu incentive grant gives researchers time to write proposals for European Research Council grants
The second call for applications takes place in spring 2022 already and will involve up to 20 researchers.
17 February 2022 research
Small country with a great potential for microbiome studies
Estonian Microbiome Project, using electronic health data from more than 2500 biobank participants finds long-term antibiotic usage, independent from recent administration, has an impact on the microbiome, partly explaining the common bacterial signatures overlapping between diseases.
17 February 2022 research