Published 7 March 2016 The illuminated areas (red, yellow and green) indicate an accumulation of the protein beta-amyloid. The top row shows the brain of a patient diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Bottom row shows brain of a healthy…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alzheimers-more-versatile-previously-known- 2023-02-03

Published 8 March 2016 New findings provide possible explanation why smokers have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. MostPhotos Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have made two new discoveries with regard to the beta cells’…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-discoveries-connection-between-nicotine-and-type-2-diabetes- 2020-09-15

Sudhakar Sivakumar from IndiaWhy did you choose Lund University?“In India I stumbled across an article about Aerotaxy in the Nature magazine, which was written by the famous professor Lars Samuelsson from Lund University, also called Mr…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-tanav/what-sudhakar-says-about-masters-programme-nanoscience- 2021-12-13

Published 10 March 2016 Honorary Doctor Sir George Martin In 2010 Sir George Martin was the First Ever Honorary Doctor appointed to the Malmö Academy of Music, the Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts, Lund University. Article first…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honorary-doctor-sir-george-martin-dies-age-90- 2020-09-15

Published 10 March 2016 Does your cat understand what you are saying? A new project at Lund University led by researcher Susanne Schötz will try to find out. Photo: Jonas Andersson And does your cat understand what you are saying? The new…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-do-you-understand-what-your-cat-saying- 2020-09-15

Published 11 March 2016 The game Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) was used to help develop a new analytical e-sports model, which can be used to generate detailed statistics about the players’ performances. A new analytical model for e…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-analytical-model-e-sports-predicts-who-winning-and-why- 2020-09-15

Published 18 March 2016 New research shows nanowires made from gallium arsenide and composed of different crystal structures are formed. Photo: Lund University An article published in Nature by researchers at Lund University shows how…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-nanowires-can-be-formed- 2020-09-15

Published 18 March 2016 Homosexuality is as common in Uganda as in other countries shows anonymous surveys done in the country, now published in the journal PLOS. Photo: Torbak Hopper Uganda has one of the harshest standpoints on…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/homosexuality-common-uganda-other-countries- 2020-09-15

Published 21 March 2016 World Water Day is an annual event, initiated and coordinated by United Nations. The day provides an opportunity to put the spotlight on various water-related activities and projects for a more sustainable future…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-highlights-world-water-day- 2023-02-03

Published 21 March 2016 In this study, the authors have investigated the effects of 15 000 genes on the balance between self-renewal and differentiation of the human blood stem cell (blue box). A deeper understanding would enable us to…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/quartet-genes-controls-growth-blood-stem-cells- 2020-09-15

Published 21 March 2016 New study from Lund University Internet Institute shows that young urban men are at particular risk of developing financial problems Approximately one in five Swedish young adults (18–25) have experienced recurring…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-finds-every-fifth-swedish-young-adult-has-payment-problems- 2020-09-15

Published 22 March 2016 A number of countries in the Middle East will be under water stress by 2040. Photo: Oliver Laumann This is five quick questions about water and the Middle East answered by researcher Tareq Emtairah from Lund…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/five-questions-about-water-use-efficiency-and-practices-middle-east- 2020-09-15

Published 22 March 2016 With improved rankings for 14 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 released today, Lund University once again reinforces its position as a top 100 University. Lund University is ranked…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-qs-subject-ranking-2016- 2023-01-23

Published 22 March 2016 Emilie Krite Svanberg’s studies are carried out on full-term babies, but in the future she hopes that measurements taken with the technology that detects oxygen in the lungs could be used to monitor premature babies…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/light-can-be-used-examine-lungs-premature-babies- 2020-09-15

Published 23 March 2016 Ultrasound can be used to check for harmful plaques in the carotid artery (white arrow). Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new and more accurate way to distinguish between harmful and…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-new-ultrasound-method-creates-better-picture-cardiovascular-health- 2020-09-15

Published 31 March 2016 Type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Through using a new type of biomarker, we are now able to better predict the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: MostPhotos Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood- 2023-11-27

Published 4 April 2016 For a long time, microRNAs were thought to have no important function. But Johan Jakobsson at Lund University is convinced that it is key DNA that can affect different brain diseases such as Parkinson's, Huntington's…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-research-project-find-out-how-junkrnas-affect-brain-disorders- 2020-09-15

Published 4 April 2016 A proof-of-concept recently published in Science Advances shows how light of a certain wavelength can put be used to put so-called active materials into motion. Photo: A. R. Doreto Santos Light of a certain…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/light-helps-develop-programmable-materials- 2020-09-15

Published 5 April 2016 Join Lund University case competition in green finance and circular economy! Interested in solving real world problems with companies in a multi-disciplinary setting? Then join the first Sustainability Forum Case…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/join-case-competition-circular-economy-and-green-finance- 2020-09-15

Published 5 April 2016 Study shows strong effects from climate change on common bird populations in both Europe and the USA. Photo: Likeaduck A team of international scientists has been able to show that common bird populations are…

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-will-climate-change-affect-bird-populations- 2020-09-15