https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of Jyväskylä Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University have developed a new method based on laser modification, which allows metal-organic materials to be grown locally one molecule-thick layer at a time. The method enables the precise construction of films of different shapes and offers new ways to modify the properties of materials for various applications. The study was published in the journal ACS Nano. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-laser-graphene-enables-molecule-thick.html Nanomaterials Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:50:01 EDT news693676921 A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä shows that regular leisure-time physical activity started at a young age prevents a decrease in work ability at the end of a career. The result is societally significant, as productivity losses due to reduced work ability cost billions of euros annually. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-physical-ability-lifelong-childhood-career.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:03 EDT news693144841 An extensive computational study by researchers from Finland's University of Jyväskylä predicts that gold nanoclusters could selectively recognize chiral biomolecules. This property may help in detecting certain diseases directly from a blood sample. The work is published in the journal ACS Nano. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-gold-nanoclusters-chiral-biomolecules-diseases.html Bio & Medicine Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:50:01 EDT news692897041 Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have led an international collaboration to study how semiconductor materials enable the production of green hydrogen through (photo)electrochemistry. Novel atomic-level simulations and precise (spectro)electrochemical experiments reveal the basic mechanisms underlying the hydrogen evolution reaction on a prototypical titanium dioxide semiconductor and support the development of new materials for hydrogen production. The research also identified a previously unknown phenomenon in electrocatalysis: the application of an electrode potential can create local charge centers, polarons, which activate the hydrogen evolution reaction on the semiconductor surface. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-semiconductor-electrodes-green-hydrogen-production.html Analytical Chemistry Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:10:01 EDT news692547753 Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have developed a new class of synthetic molecules that can capture sulfate, a widespread industrial and environmental contaminant, with unprecedented efficiency in water. The study demonstrates that entangled molecular structures, long considered mainly chemical curiosities, can be deliberately engineered for real-world applications, including water purification, chemical sensing, and environmental monitoring. The study is published in the journal Chem. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-entangled-molecules-capture-sulfate-future.html Biochemistry Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:40:02 EDT news692465641 A large-scale study led by the University of Jyväskylä revealed that human activity is consistently changing the ecosystems of Northern European lakes. The study shows that hydropower and human activity in catchment areas are altering the food webs of lakes. The study challenges the belief that subarctic and alpine lakes located far away are relatively safe from human impacts. https://phys.org/news/2026-03-salmonids-reveal-cold-truth-human.html Plants & Animals Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:40:05 EST news691850256 Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain at the University of Jyväskylä examined whether these assumptions are supported by experimental evidence. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-music-boost-focus-mood.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:40:04 EST news691327201 Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection dramatically remodels the host cell's nuclear structures. Infection leads to the formation of viral replication compartments and to chromatin marginalization to the nuclear periphery. Joint research by the Universities of Jyväskylä (Finland) and Bar-Ilan (Israel) reveals that viral infection also alters the structure of nuclear speckles, which are essential for messenger RNA processing. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-nuclear-speckles-play-key-role.html Cell & Microbiology Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:30:01 EST news690640774 A recent Finnish study has found that measuring adolescents' maximal oxygen uptake often requires a brief verification phase to ensure reliable results. The researchers also note that even small changes in how the measurement data are analyzed can alter the reported value of maximal oxygen uptake. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-verification-phase-adolescents-maximal-oxygen.html Cardiology Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:23 EST news690656402 Research at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) reveals that autonomous parvoviruses, such as canine parvovirus, are highly capable of affecting the internal balance of the nucleolus. The results provide new basic information about the interaction between viruses and nucleolus. The study is published in Communications Biology. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-parvovirus-infection-modulates-nucleolar-function.html Cell & Microbiology Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:52:24 EST news690047522 A University of Jyväskylä dissertation shows that a background in visual arts shapes how the brain processes color. Individuals with training in the visual arts displayed stronger neural responses to bright colors and more positive reactions to warm hues compared to people without an artistic background. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-artistic-reshapes-brain-reveals-sensitivity.html Neuroscience Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:35:30 EST news689963701 Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in cooperation with national and international research groups, have shown that DNA viruses infect cells and take over the host cell nucleus, inducing dramatic structural modifications. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infection and the emergence of enlarged nuclear low-density viral replication compartments lead to changes in nuclear volume, chromatin organization, and the structure of nuclear lamina. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-hsv-nucleus-aid-early-diagnosis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:02 EST news689438283 Researchers at University of Jyväskylä (Finland) advance understanding of gold nanocluster behavior at elevated temperatures using machine learning-based simulations. This information is crucial in the design of nanomaterials so that their properties can be modified for use in catalysis and other technological applications. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-simulations-machine-gold-nanocluster.html Nanomaterials Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:04:38 EST news689511842 New cutting-edge research, led by Academy Professor Otso Ovaskainen of the University of Jyväskylä and David Dunson at Duke University, combines citizen bird observations with artificial intelligence and the computing power of supercomputers at CSC—IT Center for Science. The international and multidisciplinary research team has developed the world's most accurate prediction model, capable of anticipating even small shifts in bird occurrence almost in real time. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-finnish-birdwatchers-app-fuel-world.html Ecology Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:10:01 EST news688752146 Physicists from University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University (Finland) have experimentally realized a two-dimensional topological crystalline insulator. This is a quantum material that has been theoretically predicted for more than a decade but had remained inaccessible due to materials challenges. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-2d-topological-crystalline-insulator-decade.html Nanophysics Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:55:48 EST news688305301 A new Finnish study shows that adults who remain physically active throughout adulthood have a markedly lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome at age 61 than those whose leisure-time physical activity remains low. However, physical activity in early late adulthood, especially muscle strengthening exercises, may mitigate the risks associated with earlier inactivity. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-term-physical-metabolic-syndrome-beneficial.html Sports medicine & Kinesiology Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:29:29 EST news685373342 Frailty is a syndrome resulting from age-related decline across multiple organ systems. A new study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that slower reaction time and lower response accuracy in cognitive tasks are associated with higher levels of frailty. Notably, this association can already be detected in late midlife, among individuals aged 57 to 70 years. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-cognitive-late-midlife-frailty-older.html Gerontology & Geriatrics Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:01 EST news685198671 Researchers in the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have developed a pioneering computational model that could expedite the use of nanomaterials in biomedical applications. The study presented the first generalizable machine-learning framework capable of predicting how proteins interact with ligand-stabilized gold nanoclusters, materials widely employed in bioimaging, biosensing, and targeted drug delivery. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-machine-protein-gold-nanoclusters.html Bio & Medicine Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:16:29 EST news685196161 A dissertation study at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) developed two-dimensional fishnet-like structures from DNA origami for silicon surfaces and investigated how different conditions affect their formation. The results provide new possibilities for DNA-assisted lithography and thus for the fabrication of new types of materials, for example, for optics. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-dna-origami-lattices-silicon-possibilities.html Bio & Medicine Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:50:01 EST news684769654 Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have discovered a simple way to program synthetic molecules so they can form specific spiral-like structures by embedding instructions directly into their sequence. This breakthrough could lead to new smart materials and molecular devices that adapt to their surroundings. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-helices.html Biotechnology Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:30:04 EST news684672906 According to a recent study, reducing body fat can improve long-distance running and cross-country skiing performance. However, a more effective way for female athletes to optimize their body composition is to convert body fat into muscle tissue rather than losing weight. The scientist emphasizes that, due to the risks associated with weight and body composition optimization, these methods should only be employed in adult elite level athletes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-weight-athlete-associations-body-composition.html Sports medicine & Kinesiology Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:55:10 EST news684518101 Metallenes are atomically thin metals whose unique properties make them extremely promising for nanoscale applications. However, their extreme thinness makes them also flimsy. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-geometric-recipe-stabilizing-atomically-thin.html Nanomaterials Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:01:27 EST news684424862 New metal-organic framework (MOF) materials based on gold nanoclusters have the potential to transform nanoelectronics. Four innovative materials with electrical conductivity and semiconductor-like behavior were developed through international research cooperation, opening new possibilities for precise control of electronic properties. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-gold-nanoclusters-materials-nanoelectronics.html Nanomaterials Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:46:10 EST news683822693 Research led by the University of Jyväskylä has found that personalized interactive music systems—smart technologies that adapt rhythm and tempo to users' movements—can make exercise more enjoyable and help people stay active longer. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-music-technologies-engagement-enjoyment.html Sports medicine & Kinesiology Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:36:04 EST news681644162 A new quantum transport theory reveals how femtosecond time scale thermoelectric fluctuations influence energy control at the nanoscale. The University of Jyväskylä, Finland, has contributed to the development of a theoretical approach that enables accurate simulations of temperature differences and electric currents in nanoscale junctions formed by single molecules. The research opens new possibilities for designing components used in quantum technologies. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-nanoscale-thermoelectric-effects-perspectives-energy.html Nanophysics Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:59:32 EDT news680957968 A study conducted by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, suggests that using an infrared sauna after exercise can speed up recovery and support performance in team-sport athletes. This method appears particularly promising during busy match schedules. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-infrared-sauna-benefits-team-sport.html Sports medicine & Kinesiology Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:37:03 EDT news680283421 A team of researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (JYU) has developed and tested a new virtual reality (VR) training task designed to help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect (VSN), a disabling condition that affects attention and awareness of one side of space. The exploratory case study is among the first to integrate audiovisual cues within a physiotherapy-based VR task to support rehabilitation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-virtual-reality-approach.html Neuroscience Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:57:02 EDT news680183821 A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the "reminiscence bump," reflects our tendency to form the strongest emotional ties to music from our teenage years. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-global-songs-teens.html Social Sciences Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:10:01 EDT news679916336 Intensive forest management weakens biodiversity and reduces the amount of forests valuable for biodiversity worldwide, including Finland. Research carried out at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) investigated the extent of harvest in forests of different biodiversity values in Finland. The study is published in the European Journal of Forest Research. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-biodiversity-requires-forest.html Ecology Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:07:04 EDT news679738022 Neutrinos are very common fundamental particles included in the Standard Model of particle physics. Measuring their properties allows for creating more accurate models of the birth of the universe, the life of stars and the interactions between fundamental particles. Some of the open questions include the absolute mass of the neutrino and whether neutrinos are their own antiparticles. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-high-precision-reveal-energies-nuclear.html General Physics Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:51:03 EDT news679049461