University Of Oulu

University of Oulu's study enables growth of functional blood vessels in organoids, mimicking real organs and accelerating research on diseases like kidney failure, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. This breakthrough reduces the need for animal testing and enhances drug testing and tissue engineering.

European researchers identified 41 new genetic loci linked to lumbar disc herniations using data from three major biobanks, expanding the genetic landscape of the condition.

Researchers at the University of Oulu developed a pipeline using live-cell barcoding to analyze drug responses in primary patient tumor samples, enabling personalized medicine by mapping gene regulatory dynamics driving cancer drug resistance and sensitivity.

Hexa-X II, led by Nokia, aims to evaluate 6G technology readiness, focusing on environmental sustainability, inclusion, and trustworthiness. The project includes 44 partners, such as Ericsson and Orange, to develop a pre-standardized 6G platform.

Aston University researcher, Professor Igor Meglinski, developed a technique using Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) light, which could revolutionize non-invasive diagnostics and optical communication. OAM light retains phase characteristics through scattering media, enabling detection of small changes in refractive index with high accuracy, potentially eliminating invasive procedures like surgery or biopsies. The research, published in Nature journal Light Science & Application, opens possibilities for advanced biomedical applications and secure optical communication systems.