Published 13 January 2014 It is well known that type 2 diabetes raises the risk of dementia. The reasons for this are less clear, but one explanation could be insulin resistance in the brain, according to Malin Wennström, a researcher at Lund University´s Molecular Memory Research Unit. She has received EUR 700,000 from the Swedish Research Council to investigate her theory."The goal is to find me

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/diabetes-link-dementia-be-examined - 2025-08-13

Published 31 January 2014 The majority of gastic bypass patients mysterioulsy recover from their type 2 diabetes within days, before any weight loss has taken place. A study at Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden has now shown that the insulin-producing beta cells increase in number and performance after the surgery. “We have suspected this for a while, but there have not previously been any

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-findings-gastric-bypass-and-diabetes - 2025-08-13

Published 31 January 2014 Five researchers from Lund University and the University of Geneva has bedn granted altogether 200 000 Euro from Bo & Kerstin Hjelt Foundation for type 2 diabetes. Dr Jens Lagerstedt, Lund University: "Zinc transporter ZnT8 and type 2 diabetes" (€50 000)Dr Jonathan Esguerra, Lund University: "Characterization of non-coding RNAs in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and i

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Published 7 March 2014 People with type 2 diabetes have epigenetic changes on their DNA that healthy individuals do not have. This has been shown in a major study by researchers at Lund University. The researchers also found epigenetic changes of a large number of genes that contribute to reduced insulin production. “This shows that the risk of developing type 2 diabetes is not only genetic, but a

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/epigenetic-changes-could-explain-type-2-diabetes - 2025-08-13

Published 3 April 2014 Using magnetically controlled nanoparticles to force tumour cells to ‘commit suicide’ sounds like science fiction, but could be a future part of cancer treatment. “The clever thing about the technique is that we can target selected cells without harming surrounding tissue”, said Professor Erik Renström from Lund University. In brief, the technique involves getting the nanopa

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/nanoparticles-cause-cancer-cells-commit-suicide - 2025-08-13

Published 2 June 2014 “The increased risk of diabetes has previously been explained by the fact that cystic fibrosis causes damage to the pancreas, where the blood-sugar regulating hormone insulin is produced. We are the first research group to show that the mutated gene that causes cystic fibrosis also plays an important role in the release of insulin. The risk of diabetes is not only explained b

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/cystic-fibrosis-and-diabetes-link-explained - 2025-08-13

Published 10 June 2014 The Swedish Innovation Agency, VINNOVA, has granted 100 MSEK to the Strategic Innovation Programme, SIO Chronic Diseases, with the overall aim to create better health and increased growth in Sweden. If Sweden is to remain competitive on the global life science stage, the opportunities for turning research results into innovations providing growth and benefit for patients nee

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Published 6 October 2014 By studying identical twins, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified mechanisms that could be behind the development of type 2 diabetes. This may explain cases where one identical twin develops type 2 diabetes. The study involved 14 pairs of identical twins in Sweden and Denmark. One twin had type 2 diabetes and the other was healthy.“Twins are a good mo

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/study-identical-twins-reveal-type-2-diabetes-clues - 2025-08-13

Published 21 January 2015 Antidiabetics that also provide cardiovascular benefit is a key unmet need in diabetes treatment. ApoA-l is a protein shown to have both glucose lowering and cholesterol-lowering effects and has been investigated by Jens Lagerstedt and Karin Stenkula for its therapeutic potential. They have now received 2,5 million Danish kroner from the Novo Seeds for taking innvoation a

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/lagerstedt-and-stenkula-receive-novo-seed-grant - 2025-08-13

Published 31 March 2016 Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a new type of biomarker that can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes, by detecting epigenetic changes in specific genes through a simple blood test. “This could motivate a person at risk to change their lifestyle”, says Karl Bacos, researcher in epigenetics at Lund University. The results are published today in Nature Comm

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood - 2025-08-13

By kommunikation [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Jonas Andersson) - published 10 February 2025 Image from the laser lab used in the research. Photo: Charlotta Carlberg Bärg. For the first time, scientists have been able to measure the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have absorbed high-energy light pulses. This is thanks to a new measurement technique developed by researchers at Lu

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/basic-research-quantum-states-photoelectrons-measured-first-time - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 17 February 2025 "I am honored and grateful for NJP's recognition," says Armin Tavakoli, standing before Rydberg’s formula at the Department of Physics. Photo: Johan Lindskoug. Armin Tavakoli, Assistant Professor at Mathematical Physics, has been awarded the prestigious New Journal of Physics (NJP) Early Career Awa

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/recognizing-excellence-quantum-information-research - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 18 February 2025 Lund University is celebrating the International Year of Quantum Physics and Quantum Technology 2025 with exciting seminars. During the spring, prominent researchers will lecture on both historical and modern quantum mechanics. First up on 25 February is Nobel Laureate Anne L'Huillier, who will pre

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/seminar-series-lund-celebrates-international-year-quantum-physics - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] joelsson [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Joelsson) - published 27 February 2025 The ultra-hot exoplanet's atmosphere is so hot that it can melt iron. Illustration: Bibiana Prinoth. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile, astronomers have made detailed observations of the mysterious exoplanet WASP-121 b. The discoveries of the element titanium a

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/titanium-and-mysterious-jet-streams-discovered-extreme-exoplanet - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 14 March 2025 The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards Ruth Pöttgen from Lund University the Tage Erlander Prize in Science and Technology 2025. Pöttgen is honored for her crucial role as physics coordinator for LDMX (The Light Dark Matter Experiment) and for her leadership in the design and construction of the

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/ruth-pottgen-awarded-tage-erlander-prize-science-and-technology-2025 - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 31 March 2025 Ann-Kathrin Raab. Private photo. Ann-Kathrin Raab is awarded the Swedish Physics Society's Oseen Medal 2025 for best thesis work in physics. Raab is being recognised for her groundbreaking research on ytterbium-based laser sources, which may be of great importance for the future development of semicon

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/lund-physicist-wins-prize-best-thesis-2025 - 2025-08-13

By evelina [dot] linden [at] ftf [dot] lth [dot] se (Evelina Lind'en) - published 4 April 2025 Schematic illustration of the principle of terahertz EPR ellipsometry. Terahertz light with a defined polarization is directed onto and reflected of a sample. Credit: Rindert et al A new relation could be a valuable tool for gathering new insights into the magnetic excitations of semiconductors and other

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/opening-new-exciting-possibilities-study-magnetic-materials - 2025-08-13

By evelina [dot] linden [at] ftf [dot] lth [dot] se (Evelina Lind'en) - published 4 April 2025 Julia Valderas presents on how fluorescence-enhanced lightguiding nanowires reveal that supported lipid bilayer formation on curved nanowire sensors is accelerated by energetically favored expansion. Photo. Supported lipid bilayers are formed at a faster rate on light-guiding nanowires of high curvature

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/role-nanowires-support-formation-model-lipid-membranes - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 11 April 2025 The Atlas research group in Lund. Back: Samuel Kattaya & Lennart Österman. Centre: Georgios Floros, Joey Staa, Hannah Herde & Else Lytken. Front: Xintong Yu, Frank Fielder, Nairit Sur & Lara Calic. Photo: Johan Lindskoug. The global scientific community celebrates a major achievement as CERN’s four fl

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/cerns-breakthrough-physics-prize-highlights-lund-universitys-global-impact - 2025-08-13

By johan [dot] lindskoug [at] fysik [dot] lu [dot] se (Johan Lindskoug) - published 25 April 2025 Nina Reistad, Senior Lecturer in Physics, has been awarded the Educator of the Year award by the W-section of the Student Union of Technology at Lund University. She receives the award for her inspiring and committed way of teaching, where she combines clarity with a genuine interest in student learni

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/students-finest-award-nina-reistad - 2025-08-13