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2 scientists share Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023
Two scientists, Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications, the…
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Avian flu in minks found in Alavieska
Avian influenza infection of fur animals has been found in farmed minks in Alavieska, said the Finnish Food Authority in a press release on Thursday.
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Poor childbirth experiences reduce birthrate
Negative childbirth experiences have a number of negative effects on the birth rate, said the University of Helsinki in a press release, quoting a study.
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Promising drug found to prolong lifespan in rat, mice
A research group at the University of Helsinki and its partners have found a promising drug candidate for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), said the…
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THL for COVID vaccine dose for 65+, risk group
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends the booster doses of Coronavirus vaccine for elderly people and certain risk groups, said THL in a press…
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Chinese dance, cuisine charm participants in Mid-Autumn Fest
Chinese cultural performances together with Chinese authentic cuisine attracted the participants in the annual mid-Autumn festival and Gala dinner 2023 held in Helsinki…
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Fur farms to euthanize mammals infected with bird flu
To safeguard public health, the Finnish Food Authority on Wednesday ordered the country's fur farms to euthanize all foxes and raccoons found with signs of bird flu…
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ECPR treatment saves cardiac arrest patients
About one third of cardiac arrest patients receiving ECPR (extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation) treatment survived and recovered with a good neurological…
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Number of Nat´l parks visitors rises slightly in H1
The number of visits to Finland's 41 national parks is steadily increasing, said state-owned Metsähallitus, the operator of the parks in a press release on…
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Helsinki to sell Tennispalatsi building at €30m
The City of Helsinki is planning to sell Tennispalatsi building to property company Niam through a competitive bidding, said the city in a press release on Friday.
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