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The Role of Medicinal Plants in the Medicine of the Future. Research by RSU Doctoral Student Santa Niedra in Antibacterial Therapy

The potential of medicinal plants in modern medicine remains largely unexplored, and this is precisely the field chosen by Santa Niedra, a doctoral student at the Faculty of Pharmacy of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU). Her scientific interests combine the study of natural bioactive compounds, modern…

Rīga Stradiņš University

January 6, 2026

innovation technologies

“InnovoMotion”: An LIAA Representation – a Safe Environment to Grow and Even to Make Mistakes

Every year, more than one million people in Europe experience a stroke, and for many of them it results in severe consequences, including the loss of movement control in parts of the body. Timely rehabilitation is crucial: during the first weeks, the brain is most actively forming new neural connec…

Latvian Investment and Development Agency

January 5, 2026

innovation medicine

Developing a New Approach to Skin Protection Against the Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation

At Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LBTU), the research project “Polyclay-UV” has been launched with the aim of developing a scientifically grounded, innovative, and sustainable approach to skin protection against the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation using materials of natu…

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies

January 5, 2026

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Did You Know? Bacterial Cells can Sense the Changing of the Seasons

As we prepare for cold weather, we stock up on firewood and ready our warm jackets. It turns out that seasonal changes are felt not only by humans and animals, but also by bacteria whose lifespan is only a few hours. They can sense the approach of winter and prepare for it. When microbiologist L…

researchLatvia

December 29, 2025

technologies innovation

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences Acquires Latest Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies

Within the framework of the project "Development of RIS3 Research Infrastructure at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences," in accordance with the performance and strategic specialization of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, the latest virtual reality technologies and visualization technolog…

Vidzemes Augstskola

December 23, 2025

natural sciences zina

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies Researchers Develop Sustainable Solutions for the Development of Latvia's Peat Industry

To reduce the peat industry's impact on climate, a research and innovation project "PeatTransform" has been launched at the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, aimed at providing scientifically based solutions for transforming Latvia's peat industry from a significant emission sour…

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

December 23, 2025

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University of Latvia Researchers, in Collaboration with CERN, Open a New Chapter in Cancer Diagnostics and Therapy

Researchers from the University of Latvia (UL), in collaboration with CERN–MEDICIS (Switzerland) and SIA “NUCLEO” (Latvia), have successfully implemented a unique experiment demonstrating the development of a new radiopharmaceutical for more precise cancer diagnostics and therapy. The outcome of…

Latvijas Universitāte

December 18, 2025

humanities and arts social sciences collaboration

Latvia Participates in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Pilot Project on Measuring the Creative Economy

Latvia has joined the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) international pilot project for testing a new methodology for measuring the creative economy. Latvia’s participation in this initiative became possible thanks to the initiative of prof.Ieva Zemīte, researcher at the Institute of …

Latvian Academy of Culture

December 17, 2025

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AlgaEurope 2025 Concludes with Strong International Participation and Important Discussions in Algae Biomass Innovation

AlgaEurope 2025 is one of the leading international conferences dedicated to algae biomass research and innovation. Held over four days in Riga, Latvia, the conference brought together researchers, entrepreneurs and industry experts from around the world. In total, 382 participants from 38 countrie…

European Algae Biomass Association

December 17, 2025