On September 24–26, Vilnius is hosting the EMBO Young Scientists Forum, bringing together researchers to discuss topics with real-world impact: the discovery of new viruses, genome editing technologies, and molecular mechanisms that help us understand and treat human diseases.

On September 16, a delegation of participants from the international conference Life Sciences Baltics visited the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center. The delegation consisted of representatives from biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international organizations from Estonia, Poland, Taiwan, and the United States.

The exhibition “Exploring and Creating: When Science Becomes Art”, which unites scientific discoveries and the artistic interpretations of young creators, is moving from Vilnius to Lithuania’s regions. Its first stop is STEAM Panevėžys, where students will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the invisible world of life.

Why analyze amino acids?

Most of us know common blood markers such as CRP, glucose, or creatinine. Far less well-known is the diagnostic analysis of amino acids. The human body uses 20 essential amino acids for protein synthesis, and their changes have been linked to muscle conditions, dyslipidemia, diabetes, heart failure, and pregnancy complications. For example, a study of 100,000 people showed that branched-chain amino acids are strongly associated with muscle mass and strength, making them potential biomarkers for sarcopenia.

UAB Thermo Fisher Scientific Baltics, continuing its long-standing collaboration with Vilnius University, invites students of the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center to apply for scholarships.

Anželika Slavinska defended her thesis entitled "Identification and Molecular Characterization of the Causative Agents of Central Nervous System Infections" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biology.

A new study from Vilnius University’s Life Sciences Center, published in the international journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, reveals that the interaction between two hormones – testosterone and cortisol – may shape how we perceive stressful situations. This helps explain why some people remain calm, while others experience intense tension when faced with stress.

The beginning of September is always special at the Saulėtekis student campus – the university streets and courtyards fill with bustle, lecture halls come alive, and a new wave of young people appears, ready to embark on their own academic journey. Already during the summer, newcomers had the chance to feel what it means to be part of the Vilnius University Life Sciences Center (LSC) community – at the traditional camp organized by the Student Representation, first-year students tackled their first challenges and, with humor, noise, and student spirit, became part of the LSC family. But only today – on September 1 – did everything become official.

Raimonda Mažylytė defended her thesis entitled "Influence of soil microbiome composition and functionality on plants' vegetative processes" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biology.

Rimantė Gaižauskaitė defended her thesis entitled "Links between sex, women's hormonal status and spatial abilities: interplay of cognitive, neurophysiological, social, and emotional factors“ for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biophysics.

Monika Grubliauskaitė defended her thesis entitled "Development of reproductive tissue transplantation in vivo and maturation in vitro methods" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biology.

Viktorija Preitakaitė defended her thesis entitled "Exploration of anticancer compounds and enzyme-prodrug systems" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biochemistry.

Margarita Žvirblė defended her thesis entitled "Investigation of Molecular Biomarkers in Prostate Cancer for Prognosis and Treatment Prediction" for the degree of Doctor of Science in Biology.