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MSc Annalaura Jokiniemi shows that cryptic female choice operates also in humans, and also that it is associated with immune genes.

“In radiation research, new technologies come with new challenges,” says Jonne Naarala, Professor of Radiation Biology.

​​​​​​​ A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that upon attack by bark-feeding weevils, conifers release substantial quantities of volatile organic compounds that provide important cues to neighbouring seedlings.

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that lettuce can take up nanoplastics from the soil and transfer them into the food chain.

MSc Janne Koskinen studied in his thesis the fruiting of fungus and the structure of the fungus-arthropod food webs.

Through the Biodiversity education network, students at the University of Eastern Finland have a possibility to take biodiversity-related courses from other universities.

A recent paper published in Nature Protocols introduces a complete and comprehensive protocol for analysing nanomaterials in humans and organisms to support the safety of these engineered small materials.

Forest fires are part of nature's cycle. Due to global warming, however, they may become increasingly frequent. Emissions from forest fires have a significant impact on the climate, air quality and human health.

The Research Council’s funding to Academy Projects in natural sciences and engineering at UEF amounts to 2.68 million euros.

The doctoral conferment festivities in Kuopio culminated in the ceremonial conferment of degrees at the Music Centre in Kuopio on Friday. Doctorates were conferred upon 122 doctoral graduates as well as upon 13 honorary doctors. For the first time in a long while, the conferment procession was seen on the streets of Kuopio.