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Long-term physical activity protects against metabolic syndrome – but increasing activity later in life is beneficial too

A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at the age of 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low.

University of Jyväskylä received nearly 300,000 euros for two projects supporting cognitive security and crisis resilience

University of Jyväskylä received nearly 300,000 euros for two projects supporting societal crisis resilience and cognitive security.

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Machine Learning Model predict protein binding on gold nanoclusters - Opens doors for next-generation biomedical nanomaterials

Researchers at the Nanoscience Center of the University of Jyväskylä develop the first generalisable model to predict protein binding on gold nanoclusters, opening new possibilities for designing next-generation biomedical nanomaterials.

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Walking difficulties do not prevent activity – even slow walking can feel strenuous for older adults

Slow walking can feel strenuous for older adults, even if this is not reflected in activity monitors. Walking difficulties are primarily associated with slower walking speed, but they do not necessarily shorten walking duration.

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Good social relations among hunters promote sustainable wildlife management

Sustainable moose population management is based on a carefully planned, multi-level and adaptive management system. However, the implementation of these plans requires strong support from the grassroots level: from hunters and hunting groups.

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JYU and Folkhälsan enhance research cooperation in the fields of ageing and public health

The University of Jyväskylä and Folkhälsan have signed a three-year agreement to strengthen research in public health and ageing. This collaboration will strengthen the impact of research in Finland and internationally.

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Research on planetary well-being provides direction for international sustainability work

The research of JYU.Wisdom (School of Resource Wisdom) has been highlighted in the recently published book. The book includes direct quotes from a publication on planetary well-being by the JYU.Wisdom.

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HELA postdoctoral researcher elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society

Postdoctoral researcher Vincent Roy-Di Piazza has recently been elected to a full fellowship of the Royal Historical Society in London.

University of Jyväskylä received €500,000 for researching cost efficiency and emissions optimization in industrial energy systems

Kaisa Miettinen's research group received €500,000 in funding for optimization research in industrial energy systems.

Johannes Parikka

Dissertation: DNA origami lattices on silicon open new possibilities for large-scale nanofabrication (Parikka)

The results of the Johannes Parikka’s dissertation work are important for DNA origami lattice fabrication on silicon and thus also for photonics, since it enables metallization of the structures by DNA-assisted lithography. Parikka defends on 19.12.2025.

Nearly three million euros from the Kone Foundation to the University of Jyväskylä

In the autumn 2025 call, the Kone Foundation awarded a total of 16 grants to the University of Jyväskylä, with a total amount of 2 924 700 euros.

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Scientists Teach Helices to Switch Shapes

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have discovered a simple way to program synthetic molecules so they can form specific spiral-like structures by embedding instructions directly into their sequence.