Published 26 January 2021 Photo: Unsplash Theories were introduced as far back as the 1960s about the possible existence of superheavy elements. Their most long-lived nuclei could give rise to a so-called “island of stability” far beyond the element uranium. However, a new study, led by nuclear physicists at Lund University, shows that a 50-year-old nuclear physics manifesto must now be revised. T

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/nuclear-physicists-voyage-towards-mythical-island - 2025-03-16

Published 28 January 2021 Mikael Dolsten Lund University welcomes Mikael Dolsten, head of research at Pfizer, as invited speaker to a webinar: ”Pfizer Rapid Response: Rising to Meet the Crisis” on February 12th at 15.45-17.15. Preregistration is required. Mikael Dolsten, head of research at Pfizer, who led the development of Pfizer’s and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine, was recently appointed as visit

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/webinar-mikael-dolsten-head-research-pfizer - 2025-03-16

Published 28 January 2021 Photo: Mostphotos Researchers at Lund University in Sweden believe they have identified a gene variant that can cause cerebral small vessel disease and stroke. The study is published in Neurology Genetics. ”The patients we have studied are from the same extended family, and several of them have been diagnosed with cerebral small vessel disease and suffered strokes. After

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-gene-variant-linked-stroke - 2025-03-16

Published 2 February 2021 Researchers have discovered individual traits in fungi in their hunt for food. Maze-like structure made of silicone (Photo: Kristin Aleklett Kadish) Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered the individual traits of fungi, and how their hyphae – that is, the fungal threads that grow in soil - behave very differently as they navigate through the earth’s micr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/soldiers-snakes-and-marathon-runners-hidden-world-fungi - 2025-03-16

Published 3 February 2021 Photo: Charlie Cornwallis The world's largest bird, the ostrich, has problems reproducing when the temperature deviates by 5 degrees or more from the ideal temperature of 20 °C. The research, from Lund University in Sweden, is published in Nature Communications. The results show that the females lay up to 40 percent fewer eggs if the temperature has fluctuated in the days

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/ostriches-challenged-temperature-fluctuations - 2025-03-16

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 person*. Photo: Swedish Biofinder Study Accumulation of the substance amyloid beta in the brain impairs the memory and cognitive ability in people with Alzheimer’s.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/alzheimers-more-versatile-previously-known - 2025-03-15

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’ ability to release insulin. The findings can also provide a possible explanation as to why smokers have an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted o

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-discoveries-connection-between-nicotine-and-type-2-diabetes - 2025-03-15

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 published on Malmö Faculty of Fine and Performing ArtsGeorge Martin's importance as a producer, composer, arranger, conductor and musician cannot be overstated. He has

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/honorary-doctor-sir-george-martin-dies-age-90 - 2025-03-15

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 research project “Melody in human-cat communication” at Lund University in Sweden may find the answer. “We want to find out to what extent domestic cats are infl

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-do-you-understand-what-your-cat-saying - 2025-03-15

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-sports developed by researchers in Sweden, Denmark and Germany, not only helps game developers better understand how players perform, but can also predict the outcome

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-analytical-model-e-sports-predicts-who-winning-and-why - 2025-03-15

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 different arrangements of atoms can be combined into nanowires as they grow. Researchers learning to control the properties of materials this way can lead the way to

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-research-shows-how-nanowires-can-be-formed - 2025-03-15

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 homosexuality in the world. Homosexual acts are prohibited by law and have previously been suggested to warrant the death penalty. However, a study from Lund University i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/homosexuality-common-uganda-other-countries - 2025-03-15

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. Photo: Tim Geers Join us in highlighting World Water Day on 22 March 2016! World Water Day takes place on 22 March and is an international observance day as well

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-highlights-world-water-day - 2025-03-15

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 design better protocols to grow these cell An important element in getting blood stem cells to multiply outside the body is to understand which of the approximately

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/quartet-genes-controls-growth-blood-stem-cells - 2025-03-15

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 problems with paying their bills in the past year. The group with recurring payment problems tend to make more unplanned purchases, are less likely to have a soc

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/study-finds-every-fifth-swedish-young-adult-has-payment-problems - 2025-03-15

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 University. Tareq Emtairah is a researcher in renewable energy and energy efficiency, specialized in water efficiency in the Middle East at International Institute for

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/five-questions-about-water-use-efficiency-and-practices-middle-east - 2025-03-15

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 16th in the world for geography, 38th for archaeology, 43rd for development studies and 44th for environmental sciences. In addition, Lund University was ranked i

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/lund-university-climbs-qs-subject-ranking-2016 - 2025-03-15

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. Photo: MostPhotos Premature babies have a hard time getting the oxygen they need as their lungs are not sufficiently developed. Today you can only use X-rays t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/light-can-be-used-examine-lungs-premature-babies - 2025-03-15

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 harmless plaque in the blood vessels by using ultrasound. This can help healthcare providers determine the risk of strokes and heart attacks – which means avoiding unn

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/watch-new-ultrasound-method-creates-better-picture-cardiovascular-health - 2025-03-15

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 new type of biomarker that can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes, by detecting epigenetic changes in specific genes through a simple blood test. The results ar

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood - 2025-03-15