Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ecosystem in the rumen – the first stomach chamber of cattle, reveals an ...

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The POC project was launched as part of the COMPAIR research project in January 2025. It was started by preparing a closed, secure working environment ePouta, and transferring the previously ELAN ...

For Stephini Andersin, half Malay and half Sinhalese, now living in Finland, multifaceted identity has always been a part of her life. Andersin’s lived experience has helped shape her academic ...

Customer service at campus libraries will have exceptional opening hours, and the 7th floor of Kaisa House will be closed on Friday, 21 November 2025. In addition, Kaisa House and Aleksandria are ...

The visit included a guided tour of the museum, as well as workshops conducted by the PhD researchers. On 20 October 2025, 1st and 2nd-year MAREEES students, together with a group of PhD students from ...

Did you know your brain can run on fat? Exciting new research has revealed that neurons in the brain can use fats as fuel—powering our thoughts, movements, and memories. This surprising discovery ...

Explore the University of Helsinki’s bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes and open university courses. Find your favourite and apply, or register during the relevant application period. This ...

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the western world. Approximately one-third of all adults will face cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, creating an urgent need for ...

NATO's DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) initiative aims to identify future challenges in the defence and security sector and work with companies to identify technological ...

A University of Helsinki study found that partially replacing red and processed meat with pea- and faba bean–based foods resulted in reduced total and ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels in men, along with ...

Researchers at the University of Helsinki have demonstrated that certain strains of Desulfovibrio bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s disease in most cases. The study enables the screening of ...