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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In their quest to find new and better methods to make cancer cells more susceptible to treatment, Karin Lindkvist and her research group at Lund University in Sweden are looking into the world of molecules, using the X-rays at the MAX IV laboratory. The researchers believe that limiting the cells' access to sugar will
The Leif C. Groop Award for Outstanding Diabetes Research has been awarded to Niels Grarup of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Basic Metabolic Research at the University of Copenhagen. His research has shown that there is a genetic explanation for the increase in type 2 diabetes in Greenland. The prize, worth SEK 100 000, is donated by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk Scandinavia. Nie
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/award-research-increased-risk-type-2-diabetes-greenland - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Psychology researchers from Lund University in Sweden, McGill University in Canada, and Royal Holloway in the UK, have found that a magic trick can lead Democrats and Republicans alike to believe that they are more open-minded towards opposing presidential candidates than they thought they were. The American voters wh
The adoption of sustainable and renewable energy sources to permanently move beyond the dependence from fossil fuels constitutes one of the great challenges of our time. One that is made more urgent by the effects of climate change we witness on a daily basis. Electrification, such as we see in the development of electric vehicles, seems a promising strategy, but it cannot be the solution for all
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/role-synthesis-gas-tomorrows-sustainable-fuels - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new epidemiological study from Lund University and Skåne University Hospital in Sweden shows that there is a connection between high levels of the gastrointestinal hormone GIP in the blood, and an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. It is well known that the intestinal hormones GIP and GLP-1 are important for i
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/gut-hormone-can-increase-risk-cardiovascular-disease - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The more sugar we eat, the less vitamins and minerals we consume, new findings from Lund University in Sweden show. However, the researchers behind the study do not believe that their results alone are enough to make changes to current dietary recommendations. High sugar intake has been associated with numerous diseas
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/more-sugar-less-vitamins-we-eat-study-shows - 2026-05-03
Today's energy system is not equipped to deal with the extreme weather of the future, according to an international research group that tested 13 potential climate change scenarios on 30 cities in four different climate zones in Sweden. A growing share of renewable energy makes the system even more vulnerable, according to the projections published in Nature Energy. The climate is changing, and we
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/extreme-weather-could-increase-power-outages - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers have discovered nematodes, or worms, in the brains of lizard embryos. This is the first time they have been found in reptile eggs, and it was previously believed that egg laying prevents parasites from being transmitted in this way. The discovery was made by an international research team led by Nathalie F
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/worms-discovered-brain-lizard-embryos-first-time - 2026-05-03
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease make up the world’s most common diseases. A new biobank at Lund University in Sweden - the largest of its kind - with stem cells from both those affected and healthy individuals, will contribute to an increased understanding of how these diseases arise. “The goal is for researchers to be able to develop new treatments that can p
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/worlds-largest-stem-cell-biobank-launched - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Professor Kristina Sundquist's research group at Lund University in Sweden has been awarded USD 2 million by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the US. Kristina Sundquist, together with Professor Kenneth Kendler's research group at Virginia Commonwealth
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/large-grant-research-genetics-alcoholism - 2026-05-03
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is often difficult, as several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now discovered a blood marker that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s in the early stages of the disease. ‟This is a major breakthrough. I believe this blood test can be used clinically in only a few years”, says Oskar Hansson, professor of neuro
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-enables-early-diagnosis-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-03
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease is often difficult, as several other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now discovered a blood marker that can accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s in the early stages of the disease. ‟This is a major breakthrough. I believe this blood test can be used clinically in only a few years”, says Oskar Hansson, professor of neuro
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-test-enables-early-diagnosis-alzheimers-disease-0 - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By performing a few simple physical exercises daily, and receiving information about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pain in 6 months - and improve their physical function. The participants in the study from Lund University in Sweden used a newly developed mobil
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/app-helps-reduce-osteoarthritis-pain - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. An international research team from Sweden and Hungary have discovered an entirely new sense in dogs: using their cold, wet nose tips, dogs can sense the heat from other animals or a human. “It has taken a rather long time to discover this, given that dog and man have lived side by side for 15,000 years, and we have r
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dogs-can-detect-heat-noses-study-finds - 2026-05-03
Want to know more about a programme, student life, or what it's really like to study at Lund University? Our current student ambassadors from all over the world are here to help! They'd be happy to share their experiences and answer any questions you have about life in Lund. You can also learn about their experiences by checking out their video clips or reading their blog posts about a range of to
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies/online/connect-current-students - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Lund University is following the Government and Public Health Authority’s new recommendations regarding measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The University has therefore decided that education and examinations should be conducted using online alternatives (distance education) from 18 March. University fac
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/university-makes-transition-distance-education - 2026-05-03
There are several opportunities for you to connect with Lund University representatives throughout the academic year, both virtually and physically. Digital options include joining one of our webinars, Q&A sessions, panel discussions and other online events. You can also physically meet staff, current students and alumni at fairs and events in Lund or abroad. OnlineAs a prospective student, applic
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies - 2026-05-03
We hold webinars, Unibuddy Live sessions and Facebook Live sessions for prospective students, applicants and admitted students, so you can meet Lund University staff and students online in this way at any stage of the application cycle. Moreover, we both host and are represented at virtual fairs and other events. Virtual eventsIf you want to learn more about Lund University, our study opportunitie
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies/online - 2026-05-03
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The University’s main priority in these difficult times is the safety and well-being of our students, our staff and the community around us. As a centre of education and research in Sweden for more than 350 years, the University has stood through many major events in world history and by working together in solidarity
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-and-coronavirus-covid-19 - 2026-05-03
Lund University participates in a number of selected fairs and events around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet us personally in a city near you and get answers to your questions about studies at Lund University. In addition, we have formal agreements with education consultants in a few countries, so you can also address your questions to them. Fairs and events in a city n
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/connect-us-about-studies/city-near-you - 2026-05-03
