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Superoksidi tuottaa hydroksyyliradikaaleja autokatalyyttisesti humukseen sitoutuneen raudan katalysoimana. Autokatalyysissa hydroksyyliradikaalit mahdollisesti muuttavat aromaattista humusta muistuttamaan hydrokinoneja, jotka pystyvät pelkistämään humukseen sitoutunutta rautaa. Kuva: Luca Carena/Torinon yliopisto

Superoxide produces hydroxyl radicals that break down dissolved organic matter in lake water

According to a study published in Water Research in April 2020, superoxide produces hydroxyl radicals in lake water. Hydroxyl radicals break down poorly biodegradable organic matter such as humic substances and anthropogenic pollutants.

Lohien loispuolustuksesta saatuja tutkimustuloksia voidaan hyödyntää esimerkiksi uhanalaisten lohikalakantojen istutustoiminnassa. Kuva: Pekka Hyvärinen, Luke

Salmonid fishes use different mechanism to defend against parasite infections

Collaborate research of the University of Jyväskylä and the Natural Resources Institute Finland on salmonid fishes, sheds light on animal defence mechanisms and their interactions.

Massive response: more than 12,000 unique visitors at University of Jyväskylä UNESCO Chairs and CCE-Finland’s Global Online Conference about education during the COVID-19 Crisis

Creative and innovative challenges in education worldwide amidst the COVID-19 Crisis were in focus at the Global Online Conference organized by the UNESCO Chairs of the University of Jyväskylä and Council for Creative Education, Finland.

Valosignaali aiheuttaa nopeita muutoksia kasvien valoa aistivissa kromofori-molekyyleissä.

Plants respond to light within a fraction of a second

Scientists have revealed intricate atomic-scale structural changes in plants, fungi and bacteria in response to light in a new study.

Physical activity contributes to positive mental well-being in middle-aged women despite their menopausal status

A recent study has found that late menopausal status is associated with an elevated level of depressive symptoms that indicate the negative dimension of mental well-being.

Environmental features that attract older adults to physical activity differ between neighbourhood types

Destinations in nature, such as a lakeside or a walking trail, are the most commonly perceived environmental features motivating older adults to engage in outdoor mobility.

The University of Jyväskylä receives a donation of €200 000 for coronavirus sample analysis

Insurance company LähiTapiola Keski-Suomi donates €200,000 to the University of Jyväskylä for developing the analysis methods of coronavirus samples.

Tutkimus kohdistui faagihoitojen historiaan Brasiliassa vuosina 1915-52.

Forgotten tale of phage therapy history revealed – Phage therapy was succesfully used against dysentery and staphylococcal infections

In the current situation when the fear of virus infections in the public is common, it is good to remember that some viruses can be extremely beneficial for mankind, even save lives.

Education for democracy is marginal in European teacher training

Democracy and education for democracy play only a marginal role in European teacher training.

Work in the technology sector is continuous creative activity: “Beautiful code” with the help of Googling

Creativity in working life can be approached as a learning process.

Childhood infections weaken education and labour market outcomes in adulthood

Despite Finland having public healthcare, childhood infections have a connection with weaker labour market outcomes in adulthood. The main reason for this is the effect infections have on the level of education.

In their work Academy research fellow Hannu Paukkunen (left) and professor Kari j. Eskola determined the quark and gluon distributions of protons and neutrons inside atomic nuclei, as well as quantified their uncertainties.

High energy theorists from the University of Jyväskylä reach a magic limit as first in Finland

The Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) theory group at the Department of Physics of the University of Jyväskylä, led by Professor Kari J.