https://www.lunduniversity.lu.seMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:07 +0000Researchhttps://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stem-cell-transplantation-key-healthier-ageingMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:07 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stem-cell-transplantation-key-healthier-ageingBy freezing your own healthy blood stem cells in your twenties, thawing them out, and undergoing a stem cell transplant in your forties or fifties, it might be possible to rejuvenate your blood-forming system and immune system. Science fiction? At least it works when old mice receive new healthy blood stem cells from young mice.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stem-pd-announces-first-human-clinical-trial-results-parkinsons-disease-cell-therapyThu, 09 Jul 2026 12:05:37 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stem-pd-announces-first-human-clinical-trial-results-parkinsons-disease-cell-therapyA landmark study led from Lund, Sweden, has shown that transplanting stem-cell derived dopamine progenitor cells into the brain is feasible. Eight patients were transplanted in the first clinical trial, and no serious side effects directly linked to the transplanted cells were seen during the first year of follow up. The results are published in Nature Medicine.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blooming-busy-roadsides-can-harm-bumblebeesWed, 08 Jul 2026 14:55:48 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blooming-busy-roadsides-can-harm-bumblebeesFlower-rich road verges may attract hungry bumblebees, but at the same time they risk being dangerous for the buzzing insects – if the traffic is too heavy. This is shown in a new research study from Lund University in Sweden.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/build-brain-bufferWed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:09 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/build-brain-bufferMental processing speed starts to slow down as early as our thirties, so that is the time to start making deposits into the brain account. With a large cognitive reserve, the brain has a better chance of finding ways to compensate for ageing, helping us keep it in shape.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-mimic-lifes-own-enginesTue, 07 Jul 2026 11:11:34 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/researchers-mimic-lifes-own-enginesThe most advanced engines are not found in airplanes, cars or other machines - they are found in nature. Inside our cells, tiny protein motors power everything from cell division to muscle movement with an efficiency and precision that has fascinated researchers for decades and inspired long-standing efforts to replicate them. Now, scientists have taken an important first step.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/making-body-forget-psoriasisMon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:08 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/making-body-forget-psoriasisStress, bad weather, strep throat, alcohol or cuts – there are a number of triggers that can set off psoriasis. At the same time, a great deal is happening in research on this skin disease, and new ways of controlling the immune system are being discovered.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-joins-major-initiative-autonomous-drone-swarmsWed, 01 Jul 2026 14:04:24 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-joins-major-initiative-autonomous-drone-swarmsLund University, Linköping University and Örebro University will together work on developing the next generation of autonomous drone swarms. The initiative has received SEK 60 million in funding from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) over six years and will be coordinated through the newly established Center for Heterogeneous Adaptive Swarm Systems (CHASS).https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/beauty-ideals-spark-many-skin-allergiesWed, 01 Jul 2026 05:01:17 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/beauty-ideals-spark-many-skin-allergiesShiny hair. A body that smells fresh and citrusy. Many beauty ideals come with a risk of contact allergies. The dermatology clinic continually sees new patient cases, not least after the multi-year trend of gel nails. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/caring-forests-not-always-connected-more-biodiversityTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:23:34 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/caring-forests-not-always-connected-more-biodiversityStrong ties between forest owners and their land does not automatically translate into greater efforts to promote biodiversity. The current system of voluntary protection also risks overlooking the most valuable natural areas, according to a new doctoral thesis from Lund University.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/erc-proof-concept-grant-research-achilles-tendon-rupturesTue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:06 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/erc-proof-concept-grant-research-achilles-tendon-rupturesProfessor Hanna Isaksson has been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept grant to develop a tool aimed at improving and personalising rehabilitation following an Achilles tendon rupture.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-sun-makes-us-both-healthier-and-sickerMon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:08 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-sun-makes-us-both-healthier-and-sickerSpending time in the sun can make us both healthier and happier. But too much as well as too little sun can cause serious health problems. How much sun is right for you depends, among other things, on your genes, how much pigment you have, and where in the world you are.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-centre-strengthen-sweden-quantum-raceFri, 26 Jun 2026 08:21:55 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-centre-strengthen-sweden-quantum-raceIn a joint initiative, six Swedish universities are now joining forces to establish the Swedish Centre for Quantum Technology, a national centre for research, innovation, education and capacity building in quantum technology. The initiative aims to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in the field and to serve as a driving force for the development and application of the technology. Globally, quantum technology is at a decisive stage, with substantial investments in research and infrastructure.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/three-early-career-researchers-receive-sek-45-millionThu, 18 Jun 2026 08:58:00 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/three-early-career-researchers-receive-sek-45-millionThree researchers at Lund University in Sweden have received long-term funding from the Swedish Research Council.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/strengthened-position-lund-university-worlds-top-100Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:05:18 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/strengthened-position-lund-university-worlds-top-100Lund University has improved its standing among the world's top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The University is ranked 71st overall and number one in the sustainability category.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dignified-end-ivar-bromans-research-collectionTue, 16 Jun 2026 12:53:23 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dignified-end-ivar-bromans-research-collectionAt the request of the Faculty of Medicine’s board, the Vice-Chancellor has now decided that the collection will be discontinued.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/needlework-surgeryTue, 16 Jun 2026 11:10:59 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/needlework-surgeryGabriel Börner has invented a “sewing machine” to suture patient’s wounds after abdominal surgery.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/thesis-strengthens-forensic-assessments-cases-suspected-stabbingsMon, 15 Jun 2026 06:03:54 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/thesis-strengthens-forensic-assessments-cases-suspected-stabbingsHow can it be determined whether a person has died by suicide or homicide – an assessment that is key to the legal process?https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/featherlight-long-distance-fliers-parchment-thin-wingsFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:03 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/featherlight-long-distance-fliers-parchment-thin-wingsThey cross oceans, glide on monsoon winds, and can appear in new places after thousands of kilometres in the air. Now a new study from Lund University shows that dragonflies are among nature’s most extreme migrants - and that their journeys may help us understand climate change.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/parkinsons-medication-shows-promise-treating-treatment-resistant-depressionFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:05 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/parkinsons-medication-shows-promise-treating-treatment-resistant-depressionFor many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about a loss of motivation and difficulty finding pleasure in activities they used to enjoy. A study conducted in Sweden at Lund University and Region Skåne shows that a medicine used to treat Parkinson’s disease can be used as an add-on therapy to alleviate these symptoms in some patients with treatment-resistant depression. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/experts-2026-fifa-world-cupThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:25:01 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/experts-2026-fifa-world-cupResearchers from Lund University who can comment on various aspects of the World Cup in North America.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-stories-young-people-leaving-life-crimeThu, 11 Jun 2026 12:09:51 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-stories-young-people-leaving-life-crimeWhen young people who have turned their lives around talk about their criminal past, they are trying both to explain their actions and to forge a new identity. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows how stories about honour among thieves, responsibility and coming of age play a key role in helping people move away from a life of crime.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lifes-precious-final-phaseMon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:29 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lifes-precious-final-phaseA research team at Lund University in Sweden has studied how patients with advanced cancer seek care during the final stages of their lives. By studying their care patterns, the research team has developed a measurement method that relates healthcare needs to the changing value of time for patients at the end of life. The less time they have left to live, the more precious time feels. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/university-board-proposes-erik-renstrom-vice-chancellorFri, 05 Jun 2026 08:44:14 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/university-board-proposes-erik-renstrom-vice-chancellorOn 5 June, the University Board decided to propose Erik Renström as Vice-Chancellor of Lund University for the next three-year term.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-takes-roles-two-new-horizon-europe-projectsThu, 04 Jun 2026 12:02:56 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-takes-roles-two-new-horizon-europe-projectsLund University will partner in and coordinate two research projects that involve the future of European democracy. One will examine extremism and polarisation, while the other will look at EU enlargement.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decentralised-data-crime-solving-bacteria-healthier-food-three-lund-university-projects-ivas-2026Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:09:27 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/decentralised-data-crime-solving-bacteria-healthier-food-three-lund-university-projects-ivas-2026Three Lund University research projects have been selected for the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) 2026 list, which highlights Swedish research with the potential to benefit society.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-examines-well-being-swedesMon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:12 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-examines-well-being-swedesSocial relationships and personality matter more than factors such as income, according to a major new study of Swedes’ well-being. The results also confirm a clear generational divide, with younger adults reporting lower well-being than older people - a shift that began during the pandemic.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/newly-conferred-doctors-adorned-hats-and-wreathsThu, 28 May 2026 08:54:22 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/newly-conferred-doctors-adorned-hats-and-wreathsIn bright sunshine - and with only a few raindrops - 290 doctoral graduates and 16 honorary doctors were conferred in hats and wreaths during Lund University’s grand ceremony, the doctoral degree conferment ceremony. At the same time, 48 jubilee doctors were also honoured. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-detects-early-signs-breast-cancer-recurrenceTue, 26 May 2026 09:17:49 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-detects-early-signs-breast-cancer-recurrenceResearchers at Lund University have validated a blood-based method for measuring circulating tumor DNA in patients with early breast cancer. The method was able to identify breast cancer patients at high risk of recurrence and detect molecular signs of relapse before the disease became clinically visible using today’s standard methods.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-professor-lead-lancet-commission-precision-medicineTue, 26 May 2026 05:48:28 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-professor-lead-lancet-commission-precision-medicineA new Lancet Commission on Precision Health has been launched to develop a comprehensive framework for integrating precision approaches into health systems worldwide. The Commission is chaired by Professor Paul Franks, Lund University, and will examine how precision approaches can improve healthcare effectiveness, cost-efficiency, equity, and scalability across resource settings and global regions. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-we-live-alone-and-what-it-means-climate-and-our-sense-communityFri, 22 May 2026 10:32:47 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/why-we-live-alone-and-what-it-means-climate-and-our-sense-communitySolo living in your own home places a greater strain on the planet’s resources than living with others, as everyone needs their own appliances – a toaster, a washing machine and so on. The Nordic countries stand out: almost half of all households are solo living households. Sustainability researcher Tullia Jack interviewed people who live alone about the reasons for this and hopes for new forms of co-living.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/tools-turn-young-peoples-climate-related-stress-hopeThu, 21 May 2026 17:54:03 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/tools-turn-young-peoples-climate-related-stress-hopeThose teaching about climate change and sustainability report that students learning about these topics often feel disheartened, anxious and helpless. Researchers at Lund University together with international experts have co-created a set of exercises designed to give teachers and students tools to transform climate-related stress and anxiety into action and hope. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-bmi-alone-does-not-fully-capture-health-risks-linked-obesityTue, 19 May 2026 05:01:23 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-bmi-alone-does-not-fully-capture-health-risks-linked-obesityObesity is commonly diagnosed using BMI, but this approach has several limitations. Researchers at Lund University and AstraZeneca show that integrating measurements such as body fat percentage and waist circumference captures disease risks missed by BMI alone.  https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/patients-congenital-heart-defects-are-more-likely-suffer-heart-attack-earlier-age-0Wed, 13 May 2026 10:17:57 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/patients-congenital-heart-defects-are-more-likely-suffer-heart-attack-earlier-age-0Patients born with heart defects experience their first acute heart attack at a significantly earlier age than others.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/birds-can-suffer-serious-harm-heatwavesTue, 12 May 2026 11:05:37 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/birds-can-suffer-serious-harm-heatwavesExtreme weather poses a big threat to birds. Yet there is a lack of both knowledge and methods for measuring its negative effects. In a new study, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified knowledge gaps and propose practical tools for analysing the risks to birds.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/9m-usd-safer-treatment-psychiatric-and-cognitive-symptoms-parkinsons-diseaseTue, 12 May 2026 07:25:08 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/9m-usd-safer-treatment-psychiatric-and-cognitive-symptoms-parkinsons-diseaseA team of international researchers led by senior lecturer Åsa Mackenzie at Lund University has received a $9 million USD grant from the Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s (ASAP) initiative, in partnership with The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), to advance understanding of Parkinson’s disease treatment, with a particular focus on depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric and cognitive symptoms, with the aim of informing more targeted treatment approaches.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-strange-fruit-fly-became-bloodthirsty-underwater-hunterFri, 08 May 2026 09:09:34 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-strange-fruit-fly-became-bloodthirsty-underwater-hunterA carnivorous fruit fly living in bubbling African streams may sound like a fever dream. However, with the help of DNA analysis of a pinned insect from a museum in Zurich, researchers have managed to draw an evolutionary map of a mysterious species that has not been seen since 1981.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-offers-more-nuanced-view-adhd-points-towards-more-personalised-care-and-precision-medicineThu, 07 May 2026 06:12:24 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-offers-more-nuanced-view-adhd-points-towards-more-personalised-care-and-precision-medicineNew research focused on ADHD in adults indicates a greater number of cognitive and motor symptoms.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/4000-year-old-texts-reach-new-audiences-landmark-digital-projectWed, 06 May 2026 11:51:44 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/4000-year-old-texts-reach-new-audiences-landmark-digital-projectResearchers at Lund University are participating in an international project that is transforming access to some of the world’s oldest written sources. As part of the collaboration, an Arabic digital interface has been developed to make cuneiform texts - written on clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia over more than three millennia - accessible to new audiences.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-change-threatens-public-health-and-healthcare-sector-contributes-emissionsWed, 06 May 2026 06:16:49 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/climate-change-threatens-public-health-and-healthcare-sector-contributes-emissionsStudy shows that in Sweden over 60 per cent of the climate impact in intensive care is driven by the growing volume of single-use products.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fungi-crucial-recovery-tropical-islandsTue, 05 May 2026 13:59:13 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/fungi-crucial-recovery-tropical-islandsUnderground fungi play a central role in the fragile ecosystems of atoll islands. The unique symbiotic relationship between these fungi and rainforest trees is vital for the restoration of nature and ultimately for the survival of coral reefs. New research shows how fungi help nutrients to move between the forest and the sea.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-migratory-birds-follow-rhythm-moonFri, 01 May 2026 21:26:52 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nocturnal-migratory-birds-follow-rhythm-moonMoonlight determines when the red-necked nightjar feeds, migrates and raises its young. A groundbreaking long-term study from Lund University shows how the migratory bird’s entire annual cycle follows the moon’s rhythm.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prestigious-international-award-martin-l-olssonWed, 29 Apr 2026 10:36:51 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prestigious-international-award-martin-l-olssonMartin L. Olsson has received the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Presidential Award.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-experts-lund-universityWed, 29 Apr 2026 09:12:49 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-experts-lund-universityResearchers at Lund University available for comment on the latest developments in artificial intelligence – from disinformation and election interference to robotic surgery, the future of work, and how AI is shaping laws, policies and society.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-initiative-aims-take-immunotherapy-research-patient-benefitTue, 28 Apr 2026 12:22:41 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-initiative-aims-take-immunotherapy-research-patient-benefitLund University and Skåne University Hospital, Sweden, have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a joint initiative on immunotherapy.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/wild-flatworms-heal-woundsTue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:26 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/wild-flatworms-heal-woundsFor the first time, the flatworms’ unique ability to regenerate has been harnessed to help accelerate wound healing in human skin models.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/our-brains-are-more-flexible-previously-believedMon, 27 Apr 2026 09:52:15 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/our-brains-are-more-flexible-previously-believedOur memory records details and detects patterns in everyday life - often without us even realising it. Researchers at Lund University have for the first time succeeded in showing that the brain does both these things simultaneously in real time. To investigate this, everyday situations from the computer game The Sims were used to understand how we process information in real life.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-blood-sugar-regulating-cells-change-type-2-diabetesFri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-blood-sugar-regulating-cells-change-type-2-diabetesResearchers at LU have carried out the most detailed mapping to date of the epigenome in the cells that regulate the body’s blood sugar levels.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stiffer-tumour-tissue-causes-cancer-spread-more-quicklyThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:36:12 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/stiffer-tumour-tissue-causes-cancer-spread-more-quicklyThe stiffness of tumour tissue plays a role in how cancer spreads. Furthermore, stiff tumour tissue leaves traces in the affected cells. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/songbirds-extreme-desert-migration-mappedThu, 23 Apr 2026 08:36:24 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/songbirds-extreme-desert-migration-mappedEvery year a small songbird, no heavier than a letter, crosses the Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean and the Arabian Desert on its migration. New research from Lund University in Sweden now reveals how the tiny bird manages this arduous journey: by flying night after night - and doing nothing during the day.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/battery-technology-takes-markets-adjustWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/battery-technology-takes-markets-adjustThe development of batteries for electric vehicles has progressed much faster than experts and policymakers had anticipated. New research shows that the market is well equipped to cope with both raw material shortages and price increases. This raises questions about which materials are actually critical to the energy transition, according to the researchers.https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/kidney-transplant-programme-saves-lives-and-tax-payer-moneyMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:47:25 +0000https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/kidney-transplant-programme-saves-lives-and-tax-payer-moneySweden's kidney exchange programme has been operational since 2018 and will soon be expanded to include the entire EU. The programme has meant that previous patient waiting times of up to two years have been reduced to just six months.