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Only males among the fish species crucian carp have developed a strategy to protect themselves from hungry predators, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The explanation could lie in that the surrounding environment affects the stress system in males and females differently. Some animals have evolved the ability to swiftly change appearance to defend themselves against predato

https://www.biology.lu.se/article/stress-may-trigger-male-defense-against-predators - 2026-05-25

A new study led by Lund University in Sweden shows that cities negatively affect the diversity of birds. There are significantly fewer bird species in urban forests compared with forests in the countryside – even if the forest areas are of the same quality. The researchers examined 459 natural woodlands located in or near 32 cities in southern Sweden. They counted the occurrence of different bird

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/less-bird-diversity-city-forests - 2026-05-25

A new study led by Lund University in Sweden shows that cities negatively affect the diversity of birds. There are significantly fewer bird species in urban forests compared with forests in the countryside - even if the forest areas are of the same quality. The researchers examined 459 natural woodlands located in or near 32 cities in southern Sweden. They counted the occurrence of different bird

https://www.science.lu.se/article/less-bird-diversity-city-forests - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. In competition with about ten other European consortia, Lund University and collaborators have received a research grant of approximately 150 million SEK. The money, which is given by the European Union, will be complemented by funding from the pharmaceutical industry. The funding will be used to advance in the battle

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/unified-european-effort-fight-diabetic-complicati - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A common variant of the melatonin receptor gene increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This discovery was made by two research groups at Lund University Diabetes Centre (LUDC), and reveals a completely new mechanism underlying diabetes. The finding, presented in the latest issue of the scientific journal Na

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/unexpected-link-between-diabetes-and-sleep-hormone-melatonin - 2026-05-25

Through a simple, inexpensive five-minute test, one can obtain an initial indication of whether a child has ADHD or not. This is demonstrated by a research team at Lund University, connecting the changes in the cerebellum associated with ADHD to a finger-tapping test. The test can be used as a complement to existing diagnostic methods. ADHD is considered the most common neurodevelopmental disorder

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/five-minute-test-indicate-adhd - 2026-05-25

Congratulation to Wolfgang Knecht and his collaborators, who have been awarded a grant for a LINXS theme initiative titled Pandemics and Alertness (PandA)! The theme is a “spin-off” from the Pandemics and Alertness the thematic collaboration initiative at Lund University, with a deeper focus on advancing understaning of viruses and strengthening crisis preparedness. The themes want to achieve an i

https://www.virology.lu.se/article/grant-awarded-linxs-theme-initiative-pandemics-and-alertness-panda - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Applications are now open for 2 postdoctoral fellowships in China’s, Japan’s, and/or Korea’s contemporary society at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. Starting date 1 October 2020, or by agreement. DutiesThe person employed is expected to work independently but should also cooperate wi

https://www.ace.lu.se/article/applications-open-2-postdoctoral-fellowships - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. At the Global Goals Cafe co-hosted by LUCSUS’ researcher Vasna Ramasar in May, we interviewed Mary Wisz from the World Maritime University to find out more about sustainable development goal, SDG 14 - Life below water – which aims to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.This interview is

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/we-should-make-ocean-literacy-point-discussion-dinner-table-mary-wisz-world-maritime-university - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The European Research Council today announced the winners of its latest Consolidator Grant competition: 301 top scientists and scholars across Europe. Funding for these researchers, part of the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, is worth in total EUR 600 million. Filipe Pereira at Lund University in Swede

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/prestigious-erc-grant-innovative-immunotherapy-research - 2026-05-25

Children who had autoantibodies before falling ill with type 1 diabetes have also had an imbalance in their intestinal flora, previous research shows. In a new study conducted within the framework of a European research network, researchers at Lund University and Region Skåne will investigate whether the ingestion of probiotics from early birth can prevent the development of type 1 diabetes in chi

https://www.medicine.lu.se/article/new-study-can-probiotics-prevent-type-1-diabetes - 2026-05-25

The first call for applications, Sustainable Idea Exploration, within the University’s Sustainability Fund opened during the autumn. The aim is to explore the innovative potential of sustainability-related research projects at an early stage. Four projects have now been granted funding. From biomimicry and energy efficiency enhancement to a model for legal advice on human rights – the applications

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/four-projects-awarded-grants-sustainability-fund - 2026-05-26

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Obesity is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired metabolism. Epigenetic changes that affect the formation of new muscle cells may be a contributing factor, according to new research from Lund University, Sweden. In a new study, doctoral student Cajsa Davegårdh has studied so-called DNA methylation in muscle

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/obesity-reprogrammes-muscle-stem-cells - 2026-05-25

https://www.science.lu.se/article/nocturnal-pollinators-just-important-their-daytime-colleagues - 2026-05-25

After working in a kind of state of emergency for 18 months, Karin Hall is now looking towards the future. On the deputy dean’s wish-list is further development of education, reduction of bureaucracy for teaching staff and increased collaboration within the faculty. But also closer collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) to set up cutting-edge education at Brunnshög. The afternoon sun

https://www.science.lu.se/article/preparing-changing-landscape-first-and-second-cycle-education - 2026-05-25

Sustainability Week is an annual event where Lund University and the Lund Municipality invite you to participate in sustainability activities. It is a week full of discussions and lectures, serious issues and hopeful visions for the future. Here you can find all the events of the week with participants from the Centre for Environment and Climate Science. Monday 8 April - Friday 12 AprilSearching f

https://www.cec.lu.se/article/our-events-sustainability-week-lund-2024 - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Where is the debate on the Strut inquiry's proposals and their consequences? That is the question being asked by the three researchers Kristian Pietras, Hanna Isaksson and Emma Sparr who are particularly worried by one of the proposals. – An increase in direct government funding at the cost of weakened research counci

https://www.staff.lu.se/article/researchers-call-debate-future-distribution-resourcesresearch-freedom-danger - 2026-05-25

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The European Research Council today announced the winners of its latest Consolidator Grant competition: 301 top scientists and scholars across Europe. Funding for these researchers, part of the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, is worth in total EUR 600 million. Filipe Pereira at Lund University in Swede

https://www.lucc.lu.se/article/prestigious-erc-grant-innovative-immunotherapy-research - 2026-05-25

Ville Maisi and Martin Bech have been awarded prestigious ERC Consolidator Grants. Over a five-year period, the two researchers will conduct projects focusing on the detection of microwave photons and X-ray microscopy. Ville Maisi, senior lecturer at the Deparment of Physics at Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering (LTH) and researcher at NanoLund, is to receive SEK 28 million for his project,

https://www.fysik.lu.se/en/article/erc-consolidator-grants-detection-microwave-photons-and-x-ray-microscopy - 2026-05-25

LUCSUS Director Barry Ness and Professor Lennart Olsson are proud that Lund University is ranked third in the world in Sustainability in the QS World University Rankings. It is a ranking well deserved they say. – Over the past 25 years, researchers at Lund University have been pioneers in the interdisciplinary field of sustainability studies. In 2008, when the Faculty of Social Sciences establishe

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-third-world-qs-sustainability-ranking-well-deserved - 2026-05-25