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$9M USD for safer treatment of psychiatric and cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
Debate: Does anyone care about Europe anymore?
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13 May 2026
Patients with congenital heart defects are more likely to suffer a heart attack at an earlier age
Patients born with heart defects experience their first acute heart attack at a significantly earlier age than others.
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12 May 2026
Birds can suffer serious harm from heatwaves
Extreme 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 ...
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8 May 2026
How a strange fruit fly became a bloodthirsty underwater hunter
A 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, research...
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7 May 2026
Study offers a more nuanced view of ADHD – points towards more personalised care and precision medicine
New research focused on ADHD in adults indicates a greater number of cognitive and motor symptoms.
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6 May 2026
4,000-year-old texts to reach new audiences in landmark digital project
Researchers 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...
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6 May 2026
Climate change threatens public health – and the healthcare sector contributes to the emissions
Study 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.
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5 May 2026
Fungi crucial to the recovery of tropical islands
Underground 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 restor...
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1 May 2026
Nocturnal migratory birds follow rhythm of the moon
Moonlight 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 ...
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29 Apr 2026
Prestigious international award for Martin L. Olsson
Martin L. Olsson has received the International Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Presidential Award.
Sustainability
Climate and the conditions for future generations to live in a sustainable world are highly topical issues. At Lund University, ranked number one in the world for sustainability in 2026, leading research is seeking solutions to some of our time’s greatest societal challenges.