A high power microscopy image of a neuron (blue) in which the epigenetic silencing of ERVs are lost, resulting in abundant ERV proteins (red). Photo credit: Marie Jönsson. Researchers from Lund Stem Cell Center highlight the importance of controlling viral elements that reside in the genome and how their activation during development may contribute to brain disorders later in life. Around 10% of t

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/activation-ancient-viruses-during-brain-development-causes-inflammation - 2025-08-27

Shelby Shrigley defends her PhD thesis on Friday 12th March 2021. During her PhD studies Shelby Shrigley has been exploring patient-specific cell replacement therapy for Parkinson's disease. Defending her PhD thesis on March 12th, here Shelby tells us about her research within the Developmental and Regenerative Neurobiology research group led by Prof. Malin Parmar and her time spent at Lund Stem C

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/phd-defence-interview-shelby-shrigley - 2025-08-27

Ruben Smith is responsible for brain imaging in the study recently discovering that the Alzheimer’s-related protein tau accumulates faster in women compared to men. Alzheimer’s disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to research from Lund University in Sweden. The study was recently published in Brain. Over 30 million

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/women-accumulate-alzheimers-related-protein-faster - 2025-08-27

Immunofluorescence image of toxic alpha-synuclein aggregates (green) accumulating in astrocytes (purple). The nuclei of the cells are shown in blue. Credit: Laurent Roybon. In a collaborative study, with other European research groups, scientists from Lund University in Sweden have shed new light on how the protein aggregates that accumulate in the Parkinsonian brain may contribute to neuronal inj

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/new-insights-toxic-protein-aggregate-formation-parkinsons-disease-size-matters - 2025-08-27

On the last of December, Professor Gunnar Gouras left his position as a coordinator for MultiPark after five years. Here is how he sums up his time and mission for our environment. Can you describe your time as a coordinator for Multipark? To lead Multipark has been very interesting as well as challenging. To have the support from the Swedish government to invest in excellent research is fantastic

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Prof. Malin Parmar (right) with researcher Tiago Cardoso (left). Photo credit: Kennet Ruona. Congratulations to Prof. Malin Parmar, who has been elected as one of three new members of the Board of Directors at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR). The Developmental and Regenerative Neurobiology research group led by Prof. Parmar aims to develop new, cell-based therapies for neu

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/malin-parmar-elected-isscr-board-directors - 2025-08-27

Tau accumulation in different brain regions depending on the subtype of Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: J Vogel Alzheimer's disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation and spread of the tau protein in the brain. An international study can now show how tau spreads according to four distinct patterns that lead to different symptoms with different prognoses of the affected individuals. The stud

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/alzheimers-disease-composed-four-distinct-subtypes - 2025-08-27

On May 11, it is time for the first of a total of six workshops concerning the strategic research areas’ (SRA) work on sustainable development. Sustainability is more than climate and environmental issues. Goal number 3 of the UN global sustainability goals focuses on “good health and well-being”. The workshop series are arranged by the SRA Collegium and Sustainability forum. Within the health-rel

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/workshop-series-sustainability-effect-research - 2025-08-27

The study is based on in-depth interviews where patients in an early stage of Parkinson’s disease freely describe their life satisfaction and adaptation to the disease. (Photo: Lina Rosengren) Deep interviews with patients who are at an early stage of Parkinson’s disease show that acceptance was a prerequisite for a maintained life satisfaction despite the disease. The study was conducted by healt

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/acceptance-key-life-satisfaction-persons-parkinsons-disease - 2025-08-27

Nine senior researchers from five different faculties at Lund University have been granted three million SEK for a novel transdisciplinary initiative to improve the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Four of them are research leaders from the strategic research area MultiPark at the Medical Faculty. The collaboration also involves Region Skåne, Lund Municipality, and several important partner

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/three-million-new-thematic-collaboration-initiative-about-early-diagnosis-and-prognostics-alzheimers - 2025-08-27

New study: a simple blood test and three quick cognitive tests show with over 90% certainty who develops Alzheimer's dementia within four years. (The number test in the picture is an example, not exactly what you do in cognitive tests). Illustration: Jona Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an algorithm that combines data from a simple blood test and brief memory tests, to pred

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/simple-diagnostic-tool-predicts-individual-risk-alzheimers - 2025-08-27

Lawyer Erik Sjöman, Malmö, was elected as new chairman. At ACLU's annual meeting on January 26th, senior professor Boel Flodgren, who has been chairwoman of the centre since the start, was thanked for her service to the centre. As a leading initiator during ACLU's inaugural year, Boel has been an invaluable pillar with her knowledge, experience and competence. She will now continue as a member of

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/new-chairman - 2025-08-27

Niklas Arvidsson and Johan Adestam have written a book with the title "Associationsrättens grunder" Författare: Niklas Arvidsson & Johan Adestam Publication year: 2022 Publishing house: Studentlitteratur Introduction (swedish) En betydande del av näringslivet och civilsamhället bedrivs av och i olika slags associationer. Associationsrätt handlar om de regler som möjliggör och styr verksamheten i a

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/new-book-associationsrattens-grunder - 2025-08-27

Attorney Erik Sjöman is appointed an honorary doctorate at the Faculty of Law. ACLU:s ordförande Erik Sjöman utses till hedersdoktor vid Juridiska fakulteten vid Lunds universitet. Utöver sitt ordförandeskap, är han även verksam som advokat och delägare på advokatbyrån Vinge i Malmö. Erik Sjöman, som tog examen vid Juridiska fakulteten år 2000, är en av Sveriges mest framträdande advokater inom bl

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/chairperson-aclu-has-been-appointed-honoray-degree - 2025-08-27

The ACLU members Birgitta Nyström and Niklas Selberg have contributed to a new book entitled Anställningsskydd i utveckling Editing.: Niklas Selberg & Erik Sjödin Publication year: 2022 Book publisher: Iustus Förlag Introduction (Swedish) I Anställningsskydd i utveckling lämnas bidrag till fördjupad förståelse av en bred uppsättning anställningsskyddsrättsliga frågor – som kommer att kvarstå även

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/new-book-anstallningsskydd-i-utveckling - 2025-08-27

Sacharias Votinius's book "Det samhällsbärande kontraktet" has been reviewed by Eric M Runesson in SvD Under Strecket Swedish Sacharias Votinius bok "Det samhällsbärande kontraktet" har blivit recenserad av justitierådet Eric M Runesson i SvD Under strecket. I texten "Konsten att få ett samhälle att hålla ihop" skriver Eric M Runesson bl.a. följande: På det sättet framstår ett samhällsbärande kont

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/review-det-samhallsbarande-kontraktet-svd - 2025-08-27

The third publication in the ACLU writing series is now available for order. The overarching theme of the book is Changed Conditions. Swedish Under det senaste året har forskare och praktiker vid Affärsrättsligt Centrum vid Lunds universitet (ACLU) arbetat med tredje publikationen i ACLU:s skriftserie. Målsättningen för ACLU:s publikationer är att de ska belysa aktuella och praktiskt relevanta frå

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/book-andrade-forhallanden-now-available-purchase - 2025-08-27

Håkan Hydén has written a new book that discusses the study of norms as a method of explaining human choice and behaviour. Author: Håkan Hydén, senior professor in sociology of law, Lund University Year of publication: 2021 Publishing house: Routledge  Abstract This book proposes the study of norms as a method of explaining human choice and behaviour by introducing a new scientific perspective. Th

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/new-book-sociology-law-science-norms - 2025-08-27

A warm welcome to doctoral student Jakob Hobér's presentation seminar on May 27 at 13.15-15.00! Swedish Jakob kommer att presentera sitt projekt som har den tentativa titeln ”Skuldebrevs cirkulering - En obligationsrättslig studie över överlåtelse och pantsättning av skuldebrev: särskilt om invändnings- och legitimationsrätten”. Anmäl dig till pernilla [dot] hakanssonpernilla [dot] hakansson [at]

https://www.aclu.lu.se/en/article/jakob-hobers-presentation-seminar - 2025-08-27

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