Funding - April 20, 2017
SciLifeLab offers funding for national genomics studies
SciLifeLab welcomes applications for Swedish research projects based on next generation DNA sequencing. In total, this third call will provide 30 million SEK in support for sequence analysis of unique and wellcharacterized sample collections to study either the genetic basis of disease or environmental effects on biodiversity. The Swedish Genomes Program and the Swedish Biodiversity […]
Clinical Trials - March 8, 2017
New treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology are planning a clinical trial of a new treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes which harnesses liver cells’ own ability to burn accumulated fats. In a study involving 86 people with varying degrees of fatty liver disease, researchers from KTHScience for Life Laboratory(SciLifeLab) research […]
Uncategorized - March 6, 2017
SciLifeLab scientists receive research environment grants
The Swedish Research Council (VR) has made decisions regarding grants for research environment in science and Paul Hudson at KTH/SciLifeLab and Johan Elf at Uppsala University/SciLifeLab receives 24 Million SEK each during 6 years. The purpose of the grant is to create added value of cooperation in a group that is larger than in a regular […]
Uncategorized - January 19, 2017
A new smartphone-based microscope
With the help of a new smartphone-based microscope, doctors can make a diagnosis for cancerous tumors and infections. A small, simple, and cheap microscope which was produced with a 3D printer and is connected to a smartphone camera can be used to analyst samples of tumors or bacteria, virus and fungal cells. The microscope and […]
Uncategorized - December 9, 2016
Single gene found connected to many diseases
Genetic differences in the FADS1 gene determine the risk for many different diseases. The ability to produce polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6 differs between individuals and this affects the risk for disturbed metabolism, inflammatory diseases and several types of cancer. Scientists at Uppsala University and SciLifeLab in Sweden have clarified this in detail and […]
Uncategorized - October 21, 2016
The first map of genetic variation in Sweden
SciLifeLab has presented the first map of genetic variation in Sweden. The results are based on whole genome DNA sequencing of 1 000 individuals, selected to cover the variation in the whole country. Thanks to this Sweden now has a national resource, which will facilitate research and diagnostics of genetic diseases. The information has been made […]
