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Medicines of the Future – With Deep Respect for Nature
Scientists are increasingly calling for medicine to return to its roots – to nature itself. Natural substances are becoming a crucial starting point in the development of new medicines, as their compounds tend to cause fewer side effects than the synthetic drugs to which we have grown accustomed. M…
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Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis

June 20, 2025

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What does the brain tell us about aging?
As people age, their cognitive abilities, such as memory and attention, change. Sometimes these changes can be early indicators of more serious cognitive impairments, which can potentially lead to pathological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Early detection of cognitive impairments is parti…
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Rīga Stradiņš University

June 16, 2025

research research entrepreneurship

Cooperation Projects with Switzerland in the Applied Research Program Strengthen the Development of Science
In collaboration with Swiss research institutions, Latvian scientists are launching new projects to develop environmentally friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies. The initiative, promoted by the Ministry of Education and Science, approved by the government on June 10, 2025, …
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Ministry of Education and Science

June 11, 2025

science policy

International assessment to assess research quality, impact and development potential of Latvian scientific institutions
To promote the growth of Latvian science based on quality, international competitiveness and development in line with the needs of society, a global assessment of scientific institutions has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) initiative. Independent foreign experts will as…
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The Ministry of Education and Science

June 10, 2025