Topic: research

Academician Andres Metspalu, Professor of Genomics, Biobanking and Biotechnology at the University of Tartu, has been elected a member of the committee established by the European Commission to identify new members for the European Research Council’s (ERC) governing body, the ERC Scientific Council.

In collaboration with researchers from the University of Tartu’s Institute of Genomics, an international team has helped uncover how DNA inherited from extinct human relatives continues to influence our biology today.

The call for applications for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships is open until 9 September 2026. In April and May, the Estonian Research Council (ETAG) will host info sessions to help prospective applicants prepare their applications.

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu shows that the symptoms associated with hereditary iron metabolism disorders vary depending on specific genetic variants.

Research Group for Developmental Genetics and Neurobiology addresses two interrelated topics. One aim is to find out how genetic changes associated with autism spectrum disorders affect the development and function of cerebellar cells. Autism spectrum disorders affect approximately 1% of people worldwide, causing lifelong difficulties in social interactions, communication, and behaviour.

Last year, two applications submitted by University of Tartu researchers were successful in the call for postdoctoral fellowships funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

Uuring selgitas, millised linnakeskkonnas esinevad tegurid on seotud geenide avaldumist reguleeriva mehhanismi - metülatsiooniga. Tulemused näitavad, et olenevalt eluetappidest on samadel teguritel erinev mõju.

Findings may improve personalised drug prescription and adverse drug reactions.

An international research team, including scientists from the University of Tartu, has published a genomic study in Nature Genetics showing that the genetic risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection differ markedly from those observed for earlier variants.

On 22–23 January, the Annual Joint Conference 2025 in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Genomics will take place in the auditorium of the University of Tartu Omicum building (Riia 23b/2–105).