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A recent Finnish study found that pneumonia and severe gastrointestinal complications are more common with the most effective schizophrenia medication than previously thought. These side effects increase mortality, highlighting the need for better monitoring. Genetic testing could help identify high-risk patients.

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and partners identified new genetic variants associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Published in Neurology, the study is the first large-scale genome-wide association study related to NPH in the world. The results provide new insights into the genetic background of NPH and provide a basis for further research into the specific biological mechanisms underlying the condition.

An international team of researchers has uncovered genetic factors that predispose women to a genetic phenomenon where some cells lose one of their two X chromosomes.

A study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä showed that a genetic predisposition for higher muscle strength predicts a longer lifespan and a lower risk for developing common diseases. This is the most comprehensive international study to date on hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity. The genome and health data of more than 340,000 Finns was used in the research.

Aarno Palotie, Research Director, Docent of Cell Biology, Doctor of Medicial Science and Surgery, has been named Docent of the Year in 2024 at the University of Helsinki. The recipient of the distinction is chosen by the Docents’ Association of the University of Helsinki.

A new hereditary disease was found in Finns, which manifests as severe infectious mononucleosis. The genetic defect can lead to the treatment of many different diseases.

Recent results from researchers at the University of Helsinki indicate that genetic risk information can help tailor and target breast cancer screening more effectively to the women who would benefit the most.

Genes regulating the immune response influence an individual's risk of lung cancer, according to a study published in the world's leading scientific journal. Having less diverse HLA molecules increases the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers.

A unique Finnish study has investigated the link between growth conditions in the womb and cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The results highlight the importance of shared genetic factors between mother and child.