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18 Feb 2026
A genetic brake that forms our muscles
In an international study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have identified a gene variant that controls the body’s capability to form new blood vessels in muscles – a mech...
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17 Feb 2026
New Lund model aims to shorten the path to life-saving cell and gene therapies
Despite groundbreaking research, many cell and gene therapies do not make it all the way to the patients. Researchers and clinicians in Lund have now presented a new model for coop...
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13 Feb 2026
Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbon
Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle – and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage thei...
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12 Feb 2026
Climate-friendly diet yielded unexpectedly strong nutritional outcomes
That eating plenty of vegetables, wholegrains and legumes is beneficial for health is well known. More surprising, however, is that people who eat in a environmentally-friendly way...
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11 Feb 2026
How we write can reveal lies – new research could be a tool for the judicial system
Efforts to understand whether someone is lying often focus on how the person talks. New research suggests it could be promising to also examine how someone writes. This is accordin...
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11 Feb 2026
Aggressive brain tumours build protective “sugar shield” to survive extreme stress
For the first time, researchers have identified a previously unrecognized metabolic defence mechanism in aggressive brain tumours: a sugar-rich shield that surrounds tumour cells a...
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11 Feb 2026
Climate anxiety: Advice and misconceptions
Many people feel anxious about climate change and other trends in the world around us. However, there are constructive ways to cope with one’s emotions. Researcher Marlis Wullenkor...
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4 Feb 2026
Total number of applicants for Vice-Chancellor revealed
When the application deadline for the position passed on 1 February, 6 had applied for the position and 8 had been nominated.
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3 Feb 2026
Researchers create AI animals that simulate the evolution of vision
A research team has created artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision from scratch – from simple light sensitivity to the ability to discern objects. This happen...
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2 Feb 2026
Unprecedented interest in Lund University’s international recruitment
The original total of 25 positions has been increased to 45 – researchers from some of the world’s leading universities who are now heading to Lund.
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30 Jan 2026
AI support in breast cancer screening: Fewer missed cancer cases
There were fewer cases of breast cancer between two screening rounds, and of the cancers that did develop, fewer were advanced or aggressive. The final results from Lund University...
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28 Jan 2026
Caesarean sections for sale
In a recently published review article from Lund University researchers have analysed the incidence of caesarean sections in different European countries. The results show that pri...
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28 Jan 2026
Lund University ranked number one in the Nordic region
Lund University is strengthening its position as one of Europe's leading universities and ranks the highest among the Nordic universities in the QS World University Rankings: Europ...
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27 Jan 2026
Health benefits if cities are densified in the right way
It is not easy to be an urban planner. Cities must be built more densely because surrounding agricultural land and nature must be protected – while at the same time health requirem...
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27 Jan 2026
How your lifestyle can affect your risk of dementia
Almost half of all dementia cases can be attributed to risk factors that we potentially can influence ourselves, such as smoking and high blood pressure. A new study from Lund Univ...
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21 Jan 2026
“Hulk lizard” knocks out ancient colour palette
A myriad of colours that survived millions of years of evolution have disappeared in a short period of time. The culprit? A bright green, aggressive, and sexually dominant wall liz...
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16 Jan 2026
Artist takes up residency at MAX IV
For six months, artist Jennifer Rainsford will be exploring MAX IV – one of the world’s largest research laboratories for synchrotron light.
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14 Jan 2026
“Recipe book” for reprogramming immune cells
In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the “recipe” for the transformation. Researchers at Lund Univers...
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14 Jan 2026
Lund wins the John Molson MBA International Case Competition
Lund University School of Economics and Management has claimed first place at the John Molson MBA International Case Competition in Montréal — one of the world’s most prestigious i...
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9 Jan 2026
Hundreds of students from around the world arriving in Lund
On January 12, around 700 international students will arrive at Lund University during Arrival Day for the spring semester. A packed welcome programme awaits – this year with a spe...