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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause brain damage, which is the likely cause of behavioural disorders observed in the fish. Calculations have shown that 10 per cent of all plastic produced around the world ultimately ends

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/brain-damage-fish-affected-plastic-nanoparticles - 2026-07-13

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's MASAI trial are now available, and they show further benefits of AI-supported breast cancer screening. The study has already shown that AI support in mammography screening contributes to a 29 percent increase in detec

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ai-support-breast-cancer-screening-fewer-missed-cancer-cases - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Patients who have been so ill they have needed intensive care often have a long recovery ahead of them – both physically and mentally. The problems that can develop include unpleasant memories of nightmares and hallucinations. Previous favourite foods can suddenly taste awful. Many intensive care patients recover well

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/after-covid-19-important-intensive-care-patients-are-followed - 2026-07-13

How are we going to reach climate targets? That is an ever-present question for many of us. A major new EU project, CLIMB-FOREST, will create an overview of European forests and forestry over a period of four-and-a-half years. The aim is to be able to guide the forestry industry and decision-makers through these complex issues using tools and models. There is a lot of expertise in each individual

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-project-can-provide-guidance-how-european-forestry-should-be-conducted - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated.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 - 2026-07-13

A new study from Lund University in Sweden raises questions about the efficacy of bariatric operations involving gastric bypass. The results show that the biggest metabolic changes happened directly after surgery. Just a year after the operation, the concentration of metabolites and fats had returned to almost the same levels as before the procedure. Previous research has shown that the majority o

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/positive-metabolic-effects-gastric-bypass-disappear-quickly - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Through a detailed study of leukaemia cells from more than 200 children, a research group at Lund University in Sweden has discovered two new types of childhood leukaemia. Using next-generation sequencing technology (NGS), the researchers were able to study the genome of cancer cells, which is how they discovered the

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-types-blood-cancer-discovered-children - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Data from more than 400 000 patients in different countries will be used to increase knowledge and improve treatment of prostate cancer. This is all taking place within the international big data for better outcome (BD4BO) project PIONEER, in which Lund University has a prominent role. Despite intensive research, ther

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/prostate-cancer-questions-could-be-answered-through-big-data-project - 2026-07-13

A new COVID-19 antibody test developed by scientists at Lund University in Sweden has shown robust performance upon clinical validation and application. The test detects antibodies in the blood targeting the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, and determines in just 15 minutes whether a person has had COVID-19, regardless of whether they have had any symptoms. “Unlike other serological tests to determine

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-rapid-and-robust-covid-19-antibody-test-developed - 2026-07-13

Living in a community with access to clean water and functioning sanitation is a basic requirement for people’s good health. In Kazakhstan in Central Asia, people cannot depend on a reliable water supply and many are at risk of contracting serious infectious diseases. However, the country now wants to focus on improving public health and has turned to Lund University for help. Approximately 2.1 bi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/access-clean-water-not-option-everyone-lund-researchers-are-helping-rural-areas-kazakhstan - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. More people working from home does not necessarily mean less travel. On the contrary, leisure travel may increase to compensate for sedentary work in the home, according to transport researcher Lena Winslott Hiselius. This can become a challenge for public transport. There are strong indications that remote working is

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/leisure-travel-appears-increase-alongside-working-home - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden can now show that a new examination method identifies high-risk plaques in the blood vessels surrounding the heart, that cannot be seen solely with traditional angiograms. This type of plaque, rich in fat, could potentially cause recurring heart attacks in patients with heart d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-clinical-method-could-lower-risk-recurring-heart-attacks - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Established ways of measuring carbon emissions can sometimes give misleading feedback on how national policies affect global emissions. In some cases, countries are even rewarded for policies that increase global emissions, and punished for policies that contribute to reducing them. “We have developed a new method tha

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-carbon-accounting-method-proposed - 2026-07-13

Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Sweden, have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding a joint initiative on immunotherapy. Immunotherapy harnesses the body’s own immune system to fight disease and has great potential, both in cancer and in autoimmune diseases where established treatments are insufficient.To capitalise on this development, a joint hub for stakeholders in the fi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-initiative-aims-take-immunotherapy-research-patient-benefit - 2026-07-13

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. We have an innate mechanism that ensures that our blood vessels do not become blocked. The protein A1M, alpha-1-microglobulin, is naturally present in the body and prevents oxidation of blood fats – a major cause of atherosclerosis. The discovery is the work of a research group led by Professor Bo Åkerström from Lund

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-cleaner-protein-protects-against-atherosclerosis - 2026-07-13

Dense urban areas amplify the effects of higher temperatures, due to the phenomenon of heat islands in cities. This makes cities more vulnerable to extreme climate events. Large investments in the electricity network will be necessary to cool us down during heatwaves and keep us warm during cold snaps, according to a new study led by Lund University in Sweden. “Unless we account for extreme climat

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/cities-will-need-more-resilient-electricity-networks-cope-extreme-weather - 2026-07-13

Those teaching about climate change and sustainability report that students learning about these topics often feel disheartened, anxious and helpless. Researchers at Lund University together with international experts have co-created a set of exercises designed to give teachers and students tools to transform climate-related stress and anxiety into action and hope. “We have noticed that many of ou

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/tools-turn-young-peoples-climate-related-stress-hope - 2026-07-13

Understanding that others hold different viewpoints from your own is essential for human sociality. Adopting another person’s visual perspective is a complex skill that emerges around the age of two. A new study from Lund University in Sweden, published in Science Advances, suggests that this ability first arose in dinosaurs, at least 60 million years before it appeared in mammals. These findings

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/dinosaurs-were-first-take-perspectives-others - 2026-07-13

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 international case competitions. The winning team – Hanna Simona Allas, Lina Meyer, Karl Enocson and James Raymond-Paul – together with their case coach Mats Urde, delivered an outstanding performance in a highly competit

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-wins-john-molson-mba-international-case-competition - 2026-07-13

Around 1,500 students from all over the world are now arriving at Lund University. During Arrival Day they receive a warm welcome and practical help with everything from SIM cards to bed linen and their new everyday life in Sweden. The reception for international students for the autumn semester starts on 19 August. A total of around 1,500 international students arrive in Lund on a single day. The

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-welcomes-autumns-international-students - 2026-07-13