
Science article - June 4, 2025
The science of aging better
All over the world, countries are experiencing a demographic shift towards aging populations. The field of aging research seeks to answer the question of how we can age healthier, and not just live longer.

Science article - April 25, 2025
World Malaria Day 2025: The ongoing challenge of putting an end to malaria
In 2023, there were an estimated 263 million malaria cases, and 597,000 malaria deaths, making it a prioritized field for many researchers around the world. In Umeå, Sweden, Professor Oliver Billker’s group is focusing on the basic biology of the parasite, with the goal to develop new drugs and vaccines and understand why some mosquito species transmit malaria while others do not.

Financing - March 3, 2025
SEK 420 million to cancer research in Lund
The donation from Mrs Berta Kamprad Foundation is the largest donation to Lund University since its foundation in 1666.

Science article - February 7, 2025
New research: Individual cells connected to plastic electrodes
Researchers at Linköping University have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics.

Science article - December 12, 2024
Scientists as promoters of peace
With lack of diversity and cross-border collaborations, we not only lose out on innovation – we jeopardize our democracy and risk losing an important driving force in promoting peace.

Science article - July 8, 2024
The genetics of obesity
Unfortunately genes do matter when it comes to obesity, but knowledge about these genes and how they work are key to improving treatment and prevention.