Keyword: Turku PET Centre

The study aims to investigate how the daily intake of Vitamin B3 form supplementation for 6-months affects the brown fat metabolism.

The study aims to investigate how the acute intake of two different meals affects the secretion of appetite hormones and BAT metabolism.

A new study from the University of Turku showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months. The result strengthens the current understanding of the link between activity and back pain as well as the mechanisms related to back pain.

Registration to BioCity Symposium is open until 16 August 2024. BioCity Symposium is one of the most important meetings in Turku region for researchers working in the fields of bio- and molecular medicine. This year the event is arranged with title Unleashing the Power of Metabolism

University of Turku Professors Johanna Ivaska and Lauri Nummenmaa have received significant research funding from the European Research Council ERC. Ivaska received funding for a project that aims to discover how the biological limits of a healthy body influence cancer progression. Nummenmaa’s project examines the link between a person’s negative emotions and their physical well-being.

AI4HOPE, a groundbreaking initiative funded by Horizon Europe, is leading the charge in transforming dementia care through cutting-edge digital health interventions. With a mission to revolutionise support for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, AI4HOPE aims to reduce distress and anxiety while enhancing the overall quality of life.

In the context of the 33rd BioCity Symposium (29-30 August 2024) the twentieth Elias Tillandz prize will be awarded for the best scientific paper published in 2023 in Turku.

A new study of the Turku PET Centre in Finland has shown that music evokes similar emotions and bodily sensations around the world.