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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. A galactic journey spanning the history of the Milky Way. The supernatural powers of migratory birds. The art of seeing and controlling electrons. Three exciting research projects will soon commence at Lund University thanks to a multi-million donation from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. Per Eng-Johnsson, p

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/research-projects-galaxies-migratory-birds-and-electrons-awarded-grants - 2026-05-27

Do epigenetic changes cause type 2 diabetes, or do the changes occur only after a person has become ill? A new study by researchers at Lund University provides increased support for the idea that epigenetic changes can cause type 2 diabetes. The researchers behind the new findings published in Nature Communications now aim to develop methods for disease prevention. We inherit our genes from our pa

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/epigenetic-changes-can-cause-type-2-diabetes - 2026-05-27

Why do some people develop type 1 diabetes and others do not? Worldwide, researchers are now collaborating to find the answer to this complex question.Diabetes researchers at Lund University recently contributed data to a new study that shows that type 1 diabetes develops in three different ways in children. This improved understanding makes it possible for scientists to conduct new types of studi

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/blood-testing-children-leads-better-understanding-type-1-diabetes - 2026-05-27

Even though childhood cancer is rare, it affects around 350 children and adolescents under the age of 18 each year in Sweden. That is almost one child every day. Due to improved treatment, 80 per cent of these children survive their cancer. Why do children develop cancer? That mystery has yet to be solved. Children suffer from other types of cancer than adults and the determining factor is the gen

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/high-survival-rate-after-childhood-cancer-what-cost - 2026-05-27

Unless Sweden and the EU strengthen their digital autonomy, there is a risk of catastrophic consequences. That is the conclusion of Lund University researcher in computer science, Johan Linåker, who considers that we must begin to think about control and maintenance of digital infrastructure in the same way as critical physical infrastructure such as seaports, airports, roads, and water and power

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-make-eu-more-digitally-independent - 2026-05-27

With 10,000 new cases a year, prostate cancer is the most common cancer type in Sweden. To create equal, accessible and high-quality prostate cancer care, Region Skåne has introduced Organised prostate cancer testing, OPT. "Anyone who wants to should be allowed to be tested for prostate cancer. Studies show that early detection lowers long-term mortality", says Anders Bjartell, one of Sweden’s lea

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/organised-prostate-cancer-testing-provide-more-equal-care - 2026-05-27

A new study from Lund University in Sweden on how the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine affects human liver cells under experimental conditions, has been viewed more than 800,000 times in just over a week. The results have been widely discussed across social media – but the results have in many cases been misinterpreted. Two of the authors, Associate Professor Yang de Marinis (YDM) and Professor Ma

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/qa-covid-19-vaccine-study-gains-attention - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. All insects use vision to control their position in the air when they fly, but they also integrate information from other senses. Biologists at Lund University have now shown how hawkmoths use mechanosensors in their antennae to control fast flight manoeuvres. When the moths need to rapidly change direction and manoeu

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/antennal-sensors-allow-hawkmoths-make-quick-moves - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The amount of gluten could be a more important clue than breast-feeding or the timing of the introduction of gluten for continued research into the causes of celiac disease (gluten intolerance). This is one of the findings from several extensive studies of children with an increased genetic risk of celiac disease cond

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-delimits-possible-causes-celiac-disease - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s most widespread infectious disease. Each year, close to two million people die of the disease and the number of antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis bacteria is increasing. There is a considerable need for alternatives to antibiotics. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden, and at Imper

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/peptide-derived-fungi-kills-tb-bacteria - 2026-05-27

Seeing a lot of talk about the importance of gut health? These are the latest findings, including those on food and supplements Weighing in at nearly two kilos, our gut bacteria seem to play an even bigger role than was previously thought. These bacteria can influence our mood and act as a communication centre. Gut microbiota researchers Åsa Håkansson and Frida Fåk Hållenius at Lund University in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/key-takeaways-latest-research-gut-bacteria - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The knife rack has replaced the bookshelf as a symbol of cultural capital. However, following decades of lifestyle eating, cooking shows and palate sensations, a new food generation is starting to establish itself. Food ethnologist Håkan Jönsson sees a comeback for ready-made meals and abstemiousness. Food is more tha

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/food-ethnologist-sees-new-trends-following-decades-lifestyle-eating - 2026-05-27

Can the arts and culture affect your wellbeing? The link between culture and health is an area attracting more and more interest. Max Liljefors, professor of art history at Lund University, was tasked by Region Skåne with identifying ways in which their extensive art collection can be put to better use. “There has been a shift in perspective when it comes to how we can give patients access to cult

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/art-displaying-right-art-healthcare-settings - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Four promising young top researchers from the Faculty of Science at Lund University get over 1 million Euro each in so-called "Starting Grants" from the European Research Council, ERC. These are the biologists Jessica Abbott and Helena Westerdahl, the physicist Caterina Doglioni and the mathematician Erik Wahlén. Read

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/promising-young-researchers-receive-european-research-council-grants - 2026-05-27

Faster, more efficient, thinner, more energy-saving! These are some of the watchwords used in the development of better mobiles, solar cells and LED lighting. The common denominator for improving transistors in electronics or lighting diodes are ultra-small semi-conductors known as nanowires. Using a new “supermicroscope”, Reine Wallenberg, professor of solid state physics, is studying how nanowir

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-technology-shows-how-nanowires-are-born - 2026-05-27

So far, the way dolphins navigate, find food and socialise using sound signals has baffled researchers. Josefin Starkhammar, senior lecturer at the Division for Biomedical Engineering, together with colleagues, has now developed an algorithm which brings us closer to understanding the cetaceans’ phenomenal signalling system. In future, the new algorithm could be used to protect dolphins and to dev

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-algorithm-brings-us-closer-dolphin-communication - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Congratulations to Rajeshwari Yogi, a student in the Master’s in Wireless Communications at Lund University, who was awarded the title Global Swede at a ceremony at the Swedish Institute last week. Rajeshwari Yogi, from India, is one of 22 international students in Sweden to be awarded the prestigious title of Global

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lu-student-named-global-swede-2017 - 2026-05-27

Many of the patients who become seriously ill with COVID-19 suffer from respiratory failure. Therefore, Lund University will train nurses within Region Skåne in advanced care for respiratory failure starting Wednesday. For healthcare, a big challenge is finding staff with the right skill set to treat COVID-19 patients. Many patients suffer from respiratory failure, and have difficulty oxygenating

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-fast-tracks-courses-nurses - 2026-05-27

Through molecular studies of knee tissue and advanced synchrotron radiation imaging techniques, researchers hope to gain new insights into the early development of osteoarthritis. The hope is to pave the way for new treatments. For almost five years, researchers in Lund have been collecting knee tissue from over 700 people in a biobank. With the support of the Skåne University Hospital Tissue Bank

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/causes-osteoarthritis-mapped-new-biobank - 2026-05-27

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. There are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients' cognitive function did not improve. Would the results be different if it were possible to design studies that intervene much earlier on in the disease, before cognition is aff

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/larger-drug-trials-intervene-earlier-needed-alzheimers-disease - 2026-05-27