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Link observed between very high PFAS exposure and asthma in children
Battery technology takes off as markets adjust
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24 Apr 2026
New research shows how blood sugar-regulating cells change in type 2 diabetes
Researchers 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.
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23 Apr 2026
Stiffer tumour tissue causes cancer to spread more quickly
The stiffness of tumour tissue plays a role in how cancer spreads. Furthermore, stiff tumour tissue leaves traces in the affected cells.
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20 Apr 2026
Kidney transplant programme saves lives, and tax payer money
Sweden's kidney exchange programme has been operational since 2018 and will soon be expanded to include the entire EU. The programme has meant that patients' previous waiting times...
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16 Apr 2026
Link between male infertility and increased risk of cancer
Men with severely reduced fertility are at greater risk of developing other health conditions later in life.
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11 Apr 2026
Early weight gain can have lifelong consequences
The results from a study from Lund University show a clear pattern: weight gain early in adulthood has the greatest impact.
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9 Apr 2026
From 1st Avenue, New York to Sölvegatan in Lund
From the US to Lund: David Fenyö relocates his research with major Wallenberg funding.
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9 Apr 2026
Lund University to recruit more leading international researchers
The record-breaking 2025 recruitment drive resulted in leading researchers from around the world choosing Lund University. The University is now launching a new initiative and is s...
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8 Apr 2026
“Digital breasts” could boost breast cancer screening
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed methods to simulate how breast tumours grow and how breast tissue changes over time.
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8 Apr 2026
Major EU grant for Lund-led PhD programme on Islamic legal cultures
Lund University leads a new network researching law, religion, and governance in post-imperial Muslim-majority societies. Eleven European universities
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