health

Tõnis Kanger explained that without improved synthesis methods, children who grow up on infant formula will miss out on many of the protective molecules that breast milk naturally provides. Photo: Unsplash
Science
10.12.2025
Cracking the code of the sugars that protect newborns
Synthesising the complex sugars found in human breast milk is not just a chemical challenge – it is a key to a healthier future for infants.
Doctoral researcher Bashir Bashiri from TalTech’s Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology explores how algorithms can guide people toward making healthier food choices. Photo: Private collection
Opinion
16.05.2025
Bashir Bashiri: how algorithm helps us eat healthier
How can we eat in a way that benefits our health and protects the environment? Estonian researchers used computer models to identify realistic and sustainable dietary patterns that don't require extreme changes but help reduce environmental impact and improve health.