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A Significant Study by Latvian Scientists on The Nature of Therapy-resistant Cancer and Its Evolutionary Origins
The specifics of melanoma treatment have confirmed the embryonic theory of human cancer and demonstrated that effective treatment is not possible without an understanding of oncogenesis, as well as suggesting that cancer is almost as ancient as life on Earth, according to the study’s lead researche…
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the Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre

March 27, 2026

CERN artificial intelligence entrepreneurship

"Sorsera" to Develop Agentic Artificial Intelligence for CERN Procurement
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has initiated a collaboration with the Latvian technology company "Sorsera" to implement agentic artificial intelligence solutions in CERN’s procurement and supplier engagement processes. To automate and improve supplier selection, research, eva…
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Labs of Latvia

March 26, 2026

medicine research

How Does Tuberculosis Affect the Lungs? RSU Invites Participants for a Study
On World Tuberculosis Day, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) invites anyone who has previously had tuberculosis and is currently experiencing breathing difficulties, struggling with a persistent cough, or has similar symptoms to contact their nearest tuberculosis and lung disease clinic or a pulmonolo…
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Rīga Stradiņš University

March 25, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Science with a soul: Laima Vēvere’s chemistry
In the workspace of Mg. chem. Laima Vēvere, a researcher at the Polymer Laboratory of the Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry (LSIWC) and a senior expert at the Latvian Council of Science, alongside test tubes, equipment, scientific papers, samples, and notes, there is always also Kevin Polym…
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Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

March 25, 2026

experience stories of researchers

Meet the Young Scientist! – A Conversation with Tatjana Pladere
Tatjana Pladere is an Associate Professor at the University of Latvia (UL), a leading researcher, and the Head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Science. Tatjana leads several research projects, communicates science engagingly to both fellow researchers and the wider public, and has become …
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The Latvian Association of Young Researchers

March 24, 2026

innovation technologies

A Latvian‑made product reaches golfers worldwide
The Latvian sports‑technology startup Hackmotion proves that it’s possible to build a global business without massive investments, relying solely on European Union (EU) support instruments. With a team of around 30 people, the company has developed a virtual golf coach — a wearable device with data…
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Labs of Latvia

March 24, 2026

science communication

BIOR: Science for Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine, Public and Environmental Health
The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR is an internationally recognized research center that plays a key role in the fields of food safety, veterinary medicine, public health, and environmental research. The institute provides research activities that meet international st…
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The Institute of Food Safety, Animal Health and Environment BIOR

March 23, 2026