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VEGF-C protects blood cell production

August 28, 2020 • 2 min read • Science

VEGF-C protects blood cell production

Vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C) has been originally described as the primary growth factor for the lymphatic system.
Review published in Duodecim: Lymphatics and the eye

August 28, 2020 • 2 min read • Science

Review published in Duodecim: Lymphatics and the eye

English is overwhelmingly the number one language in science.
Human versus bovine methane production

July 19, 2020 • 2 min read • Science

Human versus bovine methane production

A while ago, a friend of mine argued that, for him, changing to a meat-free diet wouldn't make a big difference for global warming.
Fat can make your arteries clog, but also the drainage of your kitchen sink

July 19, 2020 • 2 min read • Fat

Fat can make your arteries clog, but also the drainage of your kitchen sink

Professionally, I am dealing with the drainage system of the human body: the lymphatics.
The evolution of garbage

July 8, 2020 • 1 min read • Science

The evolution of garbage

Disposable coffee cups have taken over beverage cans and bottles in the thoughtless littering competition a long time ago.
Dr. Sawan K. Jha: Mechanism of VEGF-C Activation […]

June 1, 2020 • 1 min read • Finland

Dr. Sawan K. Jha: Mechanism of VEGF-C Activation […]

My first Ph.D. student jut graduated!
Future-proofing

April 13, 2020 • 2 min read • Covid-19

Future-proofing

Will the Covid-19 outbreak result in more than just temporary changes to the way our societies prepare for the future?
Lymphatics and the eye

February 12, 2020 • 2 min read • Finland

Lymphatics and the eye

Our shared review about the eye lymphatics has been accepted for publication by Duodecim.
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