Search results

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Using the CRISPR/Cas9 “gene scissors” researchers at Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden have managed to “turn off” an enzyme that proved to play a key role in the regulation of the diabetes-associated TXNIP gene. The results are decreased cell death and increased insulin production in the genetically modified p

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/decreased-cell-death-and-increased-insulin-production-pancreatic-beta-cells-genome-edit-crisprcas9 - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Summer days bring relaxing breaks in parks for many city dwellers. But how often do you look up from your picnic blanket and reflect on the surrounding wildlife and on how it would affect you if the birds went silent for good? Johan K. Jensen’s doctoral studies compares the wellbeing of some of our most common small b

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/how-life-urban-birds - 2026-07-01

There is a lot of talk about ChatGPT just now – one of the chat-based AI services delivering answers to all possible questions in matter of seconds. But the new technology is not merely generating answers, but also raising many questions. In order to get insight into what everyone is talking about, LUM has given it a try. It is easy to get started – all that is required is to create an account on

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/dialogue-chatbot - 2026-07-02

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The number of problematic rehabilitations is increasing at LU, according to the employee organisations which often get involved when things go wrong. Lars-Åke Lööv. Photo: Kennet Ruona “A bad rehabilitation ends up being very expensive”, says Lars-Åke Lööv, elected representative of SACO-s. When it comes to rehabilita

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/employee-organisation-we-should-be-involved-outset-rehabilitations - 2026-07-01

According to a new study from Lund University in Sweden, approximately one in five Swedes are already choosing not to buy American brands. The majority would consider boycotting American products such as Coca-Cola in favour of European or Swedish alternatives. A study conducted by brand researchers at Lund University in Sweden, in cooperation with Norstat Sweden, shows that virtually all Swedish c

https://www.lusem.lu.se/article/majority-swedes-are-open-boycotting-american-products - 2026-07-02

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Masterstudenter och folk från turistbranschen fanns på plats när det hölls konferens på Campus. ”Tourism 2.0: Innovation & Experience” var namnet och det bjöds på en rad intressanta föredrag. Under förmiddagen kunde deltagarna bland annat höra om utbytesstudenter som turister, om hur kösystem i nöjesparker kan förän

https://www.ses.lu.se/artikel/nya-ideer-turistbranschen - 2026-07-01

It’s time to nominate the Faculty's Honorary doctors for 2026. This year, philosopher Jonna Bornemark and journalist Sara Heyman were appointed honorary doctors at the faculty, and now we want to continue to associate other "stars" with us through honorary doctorates. Do you have a prominent person in your network who you think could be suitable? If so, make sure to nominate that person latest 1 S

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/do-you-have-honorary-doctor-stand-nominate-now-0 - 2026-07-01

19 oktober: LINXS Workshop Today, synchrotron techniques are rarely used in the later stages of biomedical drug development. An upcoming workshop, organized within the framework of a new theme at LINXS, Integrative Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, highlights the possibilities of developing new drugs using synchrotron imaging.     - Synchrotron imaging techniques can, for example, be used when gett

https://www.msf-malmo.lu.se/article/biomedical-imaging-drug-discovery-development-opportunities-max-iv - 2026-07-01

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. I den hittills största kliniska studien av mikrobiomets, dvs tarmflorans, utveckling hos spädbarn har forskare vid Baylor College of Medicine funnit att utvecklingen sker i olika stadier som kan associeras med förändringar i livsstilen under den första tiden i livet. Fynden baseras på prover från TEDDY-studien och p

https://www.lu.se/artikel/nya-ron-om-tarmflorans-utveckling-hos-spadbarn - 2026-07-02

Den här artikeln är över 5 år gammal, och informationen kan därför vara inaktuell. Nu börjar det närma sig första kvartalsbokslutet för 2017. Vi har här ställt samman datum och information om några extra viktiga uppgifter. Du får också en övergripande tidplan för kommande tre bokslut i år. Nu börjar det närma sig första kvartalsbokslutet för 2017. Vi har här ställt samman datum och information om

https://www.ekonomiwebben.lu.se/artikel/infor-bokslut-1a-kvartalet-2017 - 2026-07-01

How we feel about nature affects the gardening choices we make and how much those choices benefit pollinators. A new study from Lund University highlights this connection, particularly in the context of widespread urbanisation, which is reducing both green spaces and people’s contact with nature. The researchers also show that for pollinators in cities, gardens with plantings kept over many years

https://www.becc.lu.se/article/our-feelings-towards-nature-influence-how-we-support-pollinators-our-gardens - 2026-07-01

Juan Vaz completed his dissertation at Lund University 2023. Now he is being praised for his thesis work by the Swedish Gastroenterological Association (SGF). This year is the first time the association has awarded the award. Hello there Juan, what distinguishes the research in your thesis?"The thesis analyzes how socio-economic factors affect the outcome of cirrhosis and liver cancer in Sweden, w

https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/article/award-best-dissertation-swedish-gastroenterology - 2026-07-01

A simpler method of analysing blood samples for Alzheimer’s disease has been tested in a large multicentre study, led by Lund University in Sweden. “This is a major step in bringing simple blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease into the healthcare system globally,” say the researchers behind the study. In brief:The blood-based marker (P-tau217) may start to change several years before the onset of Al

https://www.multipark.lu.se/article/more-opportunities-test-alzheimers-using-new-analytical-method - 2026-07-01

A simpler method of analysing blood samples for Alzheimer’s disease has been tested in a large multicentre study, led by Lund University in Sweden. “This is a major step in bringing simple blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease into the healthcare system globally,” say the researchers behind the study. In brief:The blood-based marker (P-tau217) may start to change several years before the onset of Al

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/more-opportunities-test-alzheimers-using-new-analytical-method - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The children are poor, the problems are extensive and school resources are minimal. However, in the midst of the poverty, there is pride and a strong sense that it is possible to change the situation for these schoolchildren. LUM has met alumni in South Africa and Malawi from the Sida programme ‘Child Rights, Classroo

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/lund-alumni-reform-schools - 2026-07-01

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Chad Boda recently attended the highly competitive 9th Summer School in Economic Geography. This is a brief reflection on his experience. What is the Summer Institute in Economic Geography?The Summer Institute in Economic Geography (SIEG) represents a unique approach to advanced training, mentoring, and professional d

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/chad-boda-9th-summer-institute-economic-geography-reflections-self-critical-disciplinary-development - 2026-07-01

https://www.luaccommodation.lu.se/article/second-batch-available-housing-published - 2026-07-01

In this research event, professor Shannon Jackson and curator Milena Högsberg discuss curatorial and performance methods that create critical dialogues with a specific landscape. The discussion is facilitated by Gigi Argyropoulou, curator, writer, practitioner and post doc researcher at Malmö Theatre Academy. Welcome to Inter Arts Center, Friday 13 October 17.30-19.00. No need to register in advan

https://www.thm.lu.se/en/article/research-event-performance-and-politics-landscapes - 2026-07-01

To all teachers, researchers and colleagues at LTH, I would like to extend my warm thanks for your great commitment and deep expertise this term, writes Annika Olsson, Dean of LTH. We create together – and we need one another. This is an important idea for us at LTH, as we conduct research and educate the problem-solvers of the future, and as we collaborate with the surrounding society. To all tea

https://www.lthin.lth.se/en/article/2026/first-we-embrace-summer - 2026-07-01

There are several different symptoms that are common in osteoarthritis, and one of them is stiffness in the affected joint. We summarised a research study where prolonged morning stiffness in patients with hand osteoarthritis has been investigated. Prolonged refers to 60 minutes or more in this study. In both hand osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis in other joints, it is common for patients to expe

https://www.arthritisportal.lu.se/article/prolonged-morning-stiffness-and-osteoarthritis - 2026-07-01