Topic: research

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).

The Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Fellow in Ancient Metagenomics, as part of the Centre of Excellence “Estonian Roots” (CoE for transdisciplinary studies on ethnogenesis and cultural diversity).

The OPTOMICS project, co-led by Professor Reedik Mägi of the Institute of Genomics at the University of Tartu, has been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar. The project focuses on developing a prevention method for type 2 diabetes.

Ancient DNA data have helped identify that certain herpesviruses, which most people encounter during their lifetime, became part of the human genome thousands of years ago.

Have you ever wondered how your personality is related to how you do in life? Estonian researchers have put together a large overview of personality profiles – a so-called “personality atlas” that helps us better understand how different combinations of personality traits are related to people’s choices and life events.