Tag: University of Zurich
Study reveals how common virus can cause multiple sclerosis
Solna [Sweden], May 18 (ANI): The Epstein-Barr virus can cause multiple sclerosis or worsen the condition, according to new research from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute. Some people have antibodies to the virus that mistakenly target a protein in the brain and spinal cord, according to a study published in Science Advances. The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infects…
Helsinki Biennale 2023 announces preview list of artists and titles: New trends may emerge
Krysa, which works with both people and other entities, has invited five art, research and technology entities for curatorial collaboration: Critical Environmental Data, Museum of Impossible Forms, TBA21–Academy, ViCCA @ Aalto Arts and AI Entity. Comprised of more than 50% new commissions and site-specific work, the first announced participants are: Matti Aikio (Fl), Dineo Seshee…
8 Soviet women who were FIRST in their field
Successful politicians, scientists and sculptors – the history of the new Soviet state would be unthinkable without them. 1. Nadezhda Krupskaya – the first Soviet “First Lady” Nadezhda Krupskaya General goods She may have been the husband of the leader of the revolution, Vladimir Lenin, but it would be unfair to describe her as just…
Significant EU funding for HUS’s Helsinki University Hospital-led research project on the long-term effects of COVID-19
The number of patients with long-term effects of COVID-19 infection is increasing worldwide. Therefore, it is important to identify and understand the mechanisms underlying persistent symptoms and use this better understanding to provide adequate care to patients. This is the aim of the Long Covid project led by HUS. The research material generated during the…
European contract organization for Europe
This is not new. In recent decades, European members of NATO have supported U.S. interventions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria, often despite objections from their own people. Not to mention the impact on the people of these countries, the result for Europe was negative in all campaigns: unstable neighbors, loss of life, devastated economies,…
Areas growing coffee, cashew nuts and avocados are changing due to climate change: Research
Coffee, cashew nuts and avocados are important crops for consumers and tropical smallholder farmers around the world. Extensive research suggests that climate change is reducing the suitability of growing arabica, the dominant coffee species, in most of the areas where it is currently grown. However, such studies have not taken into account soil and soil…