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Lauri Nummenmaa receives 2015 Academy of Finland Award
Professor Nummenmaa, who has gained international recognition for his brain research, was awarded the Award for Social Impact.
Bodily maps of touch and social relationships are tightly linked
Bodily maps of touch are consistent across a wide range of European cultures.
For the benefit of people
Pinning down brain disease is a contact sport, Professor of Systems Neuroscience Matti H盲m盲l盲inen has found during his career.
Towards more accurate neuroimaging
Aalto University was one of the organisers of a ultra-high MRI themed workshop.
Obesity surgery normalizes brain opioids
Researchers have revealed how obesity surgery recovers opioid neurotransmission in the brain.
Unexpected link between choroid plexus and chronic pain
An observation by Finnish researchers shows that the central nervous system plays an important role in complex regional pain syndrome.
Further development of brain research instrument receives seven-figure sum in funding
The aim of the project is to develop an instrument combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG).
Neurotechnology can benefit millions
Brain stimulation technology with its roots in Otaniemi is used as an aid in neurosurgery all over the world.
Robin Dunbar: We can have about 150 friends
On average, a person can have a maximum of 150 friends and acquaintances with whom he/she can maintain permanent social relationships.
Finnish MEG knowledge to Sweden
Karolinska Institutet has named Finnish experts to help starting Swedish brain research center.
The Department of Computer Science welcomes new research groups
The total number of professors is currently 44 along with more than 400 employees, being the largest department at the Aalto University.
LED cooling research project receives seven-figure funding
Jani Oksanen, D.Sc. (Tech.), has received an ERC Starting Grant for his research in the field of thermophotonics.
New professors appointed to Electrical Systems
D.Sc. (Tech.) Simo S盲rkk盲 and D.Sc. (Tech.) Ilkka Laakso have been appointed at Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Obesity is associated with brain鈥檚 neurotransmitters
Researchers at Aalto University and University of Turku have revealed how obesity is associated with altered opioid neurotransmission in the brain.
What brain imaging tells about human brain, mind and emotions?
Today brain activities can be studied more accurately than ever before. Despite the sophisticated technologies, a mystery of humanity will prevail.
Petri Ala-Laurila receives 2014 Academy of Finland Award
Petri Ala-Laurila, one of Finland's most promising young biophysicists, is conducting research on the processing of visual data in neural circuits.
Brain disease and cancer - the big research challenges for the future
There are plenty of challenges ahead for researchers in the coming years as they develop treatments and medicines for taking care of and cure those.
Aki Vehtari has been appointed Associate Professor of the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Computational Science
Vehtari's research uses Bayesian modelling to, for example, data analysis for neuroscience and disease risk prediction.
Honorary Doctor Claudia Tesche wants to 鈥減lay the music of the brain back into it鈥
She was awarded for her pioneering work of over 30 years on neuronal dynamics and MEG brain imaging methodology and research.
Aalto University-launched brain stimulation company lists on the stock exchange
Medical device developed by Nexstim achieves very promising results for stroke patient rehabilitation