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Published on May 29, 2026 - 08:08 GMT

Doctoral Researcher developed a multifunctional smart material that stores energy and changes colour

TURKU, FINLAND, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient technologies has increased interest in smart materials that can perform more than one function at the same time. In his doctoral dissertation, MSc …

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Published on May 22, 2026 - 12:24 GMT

Brain inflammation is unlikely to explain persistent long COVID symptoms

A new brain imaging study has found no evidence of widespread brain inflammation in patients suffering from prolonged symptoms after COVID-19 infection. TURKU, FINLAND, May 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new brain imaging study has found no evidence …

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Published on April 16, 2026 - 08:04 GMT

Insecticide in Insect Repellents Impairs Bumblebees’ Ability to Navigate

TURKU, FINLAND, April 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Even brief exposure to the insecticide used in mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebees’ ability to navigate back to the nest …

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Published on April 15, 2026 - 09:54 GMT

Study: Microbes Show Almost Universal Potential for Biodegrading Plastics

TURKU, FINLAND, April 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers have identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics, revealing a far broader biodegradation potential across microbes than …

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Published on March 13, 2026 - 11:09 GMT

Researchers Break Decades-old Bottleneck in Chemotherapy Drug Manufacturing

New method produces 180% more doxorubicin than current industrial standards TURKU, FINLAND, March 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An international team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the production of doxorubicin, a vital chemotherapy …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Researchers played music to cells – aggressiveness of laryngeal cancer decreased

Researchers have, for the first time, discovered that restoring cellular vibration reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. TURKU, FINLAND, March 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 13:22 GMT

Next-generation OLEDs rely on finetuned microcavities

Researchers have developed a unified theory of microcavity OLEDs, guiding the design of more efficient and sustainable devices. TURKU, FINLAND, February 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland have developed a …

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Published on February 18, 2026 - 10:47 GMT

Aggressive oral cancer can be identified at an early stage by changes in lymphatic vessels

TURKU, FINLAND, February 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oral cancers with a high risk of recurrence can be identified at an early stage by examining the lymphatic vessels of the tumour. Finnish researchers have discovered for the first time that the …

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Published on December 3, 2025 - 11:30 GMT

Breast cancer remodels lymphatic vessels to accelerate its spreading

FINLAND, December 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body. A new finding by Finnish researchers …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

New computational tool helps scientists interpret complex single-cell data

Researchers have developed a new computational method to interpret complex single-cell data. The method, Coralysis, is available as an open-source software. TURKU, FINLAND, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers from Turku Bioscience Centre …

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Published on November 6, 2025 - 11:54 GMT

New Polariton Technology Could Revolutionize Thin Infrared Detectors in Various Industries

TURKU, FINLAND, November 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a groundbreaking organic infrared photodiode that achieves record-level sensitivity in devices that are ultrathin and ready to be …

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Published on November 3, 2025 - 11:52 GMT

Single-emitter white OLEDs could cut costs and chemicals in next generation lighting

TURKU, FINLAND, November 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an effort to create simpler next-generation lighting solutions, researchers from the University of Turku in Finland have developed a colour-tunable white OLED. It is a top light-emitting device …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 07:39 GMT

Just Half an Hour of Less Sitting Each Day Can Improve Energy Metabolism

TURKU, FINLAND, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production. Reducing sedentary behaviour can be …

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Published on October 13, 2025 - 08:10 GMT

PFAS Levels in Mothers’ Blood Associated with Children’s Brain Structure and Function

FINLAND, October 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Finland, and Örebro University, Sweden, have discovered that the levels of PFAS in mothers’ blood during pregnancy is associated with …

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Published on September 29, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

A2 Milk Is Not Always the Best Option for Milk-sensitive Individuals

TURKU, FINLAND, September 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolysed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels …

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Published on September 5, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

AI Can Evaluate Social Situations Similar to Humans

Artificial intelligence can detect and interpret social features between people from images and videos almost as reliably as humans. TURKU, FINLAND, September 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artificial intelligence can detect and interpret social features …

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Published on August 26, 2025 - 09:45 GMT

Nature Experiences Bring Depth and Meaning to Life

TURKU, FINLAND, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spending time in nature helps people to identify what is meaningful in their lives, shows a new Finnish study conducted at the University of Turku. In a multi-method study, geography researchers at …

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Published on August 18, 2025 - 12:56 GMT

Vaccines trigger rapid lymph node responses

Vaccines trigger a notably rapid response in the stromal cells of draining lymph nodes within the first hours after administration. TURKU, FINLAND, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vaccines trigger a notably rapid response in the stromal cells of …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

People Accept Euthanasia Decisions Made by AIs Less Than Those Made by Humans

The role of AI in medical decision-making elicits different reactions in people when compared with human doctors. TURKU, FINLAND, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The role of AI in medical decision-making elicits different reactions in people when …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 10:58 GMT

New Study Advances Cancer Precision Therapies by Identifying Patients Who Benefit from Bexmarilimab treatment

Researchers have identified the conditions under which the antibody-drug bexmarilimab can activate the body's own defense system against cancer. TURKU, FINLAND, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have …

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