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A Conversation About Tumours and Precision Medicine with Researcher Inese Čakstiņa-Dzērve

Nowadays, tumours often develop spontaneously due to environmental influences, though genetics can also provide predisposition. It is not that cells are "prone to going crazy," but instead that we have evolved an effective error correction mechanism. However, suppose small mistakes appear in this m…

Ieva Siliņa, Radio Naba | Ivars Austers, University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

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Studying Child-Rearing and Changes in Family Structures

Researchers at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia (UL FESS) will conduct a comprehensive study to explore the most significant aspects of child-rearing in various family models. The project also aims to identify shortcomings in current family support systems an…

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Latvia

October 2, 2025

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Researchers and Industry Leaders Gather in Riga for the International Conference “Big Data from Space 2025”

This week, Riga has become Europe’s hub for space data and innovation. On 1 October, the international conference “Big Data from Space 2025” (BiDS2025) was officially opened at the National Library of Latvia. The large-scale event has brought together more than 600 scientists, industry representati…

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October 1, 2025

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RTU Researchers Develop a Versatile Medical Material from Propolis

Researchers at Riga Technical University (RTU) are developing a thin membrane from propolis that can be widely applied in medicine. The technology is easily adaptable to industrial equipment, and the resulting materials are edible, easy to dose, and suitable for application on wounds. company …

Sintija Ambote | Latvijas Radio

October 1, 2025

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"European Researchers’ Night 2025" Gathers a Record Number of Visitors – 29,600 Across Latvia

On the last Friday of September, the European Researchers’ Night 2025 took place all over Latvia, attracting around 29,650 participants with hundreds of exciting activities. Experiments, creative workshops and guided walks with researchers highlighted science as a valuable resource for society. Thi…

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September 30, 2025