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Perceived health can predict survival of esophago-gastric cancer 2010-03-09
[PRESS RELEASE, 9 March 2010] Changes in patients' self-rated quality of life after treatment for...

Michael J. Fox to be made honorary doctor at Karolinska Institutet 2010-03-05
The renowned advocate and actor Michael J. Fox is to be made honorary doctor of...

Russian and Swedish researchers report on significant methane emissions in the Arctic from thawing seabed north of Siberia 2010-03-05
The powerful greenhouse gas methane is being released into the atmosphere from an area of...

New species discovered on the Great Barrier Reef 2010-03-04
Between the grains of sand on the sea floor there is an unknown and unexplored...

Omega-3 possible weapon against neural tumours in children 2010-03-01
[PRESS RELEASE, 1 March 2010] In a newly published study, Swedish and American scientists show...

Umeå University ranked 4th best workplace outside the US for postdocs 2010-02-26
Umeå University is the fourth best place to work outside of the United States for...

New educational sciences journal 2010-02-24
Umeå School of Education at Umeå University will launch a new scientific journal titled “Education...

Nenad Stankovic at Nordic School of Public Health receives award for efforts in promoting integration 2010-02-23
Senior physician Nenad Stankovic's work to integrate medical doctors with foreign degrees in the Swedish...

Operation of heartburn provides little protection against esophageal cancer 2010-02-23
[PRESS RELEASE, 23 February 2010] Severe heartburn is the most important risk factor for suffering...

New discovery: Plaice are spotted 2010-02-18
Have you seen a spotted plaice? Probably. However, marine biologist Helen Nilsson Sköld at the...

Announcing the creation of the Nordic Corporate Governance Network - NCGN 2010-02-17
Researchers from the Nordic Countries - Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden - are now launching...

Anti-inflammatory signal protein discovered 2010-02-17
[PRESS RELEASE, 17 February 2010] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have discovered...

The putative skull of Saint Bridget can be questioned 2010-02-16
The putative skull of Saint Bridget (Birgitta) of Sweden that has been kept in a...

Karolinska Institutet teams up with AIK football club 2010-02-15
Karolinska Institutet has teamed up with AIK football club on an equality project that aims...

Low levels of natural antibodies behind stroke 2010-02-12
[PRESS RELEASE, 12 February 2010] The chances of suffering a stroke are linked to the...

Uncritical IT implementation in Swedish schools 2010-02-09
Thomas Karlsohn at the University of Gothenburg has explored the IT bubble in the Swedish...

Report explains declining school performance 2010-02-09
Housing segregation, making schooling a community matter, special teaching groups, individualisation and the right to...

Blueberries counteract intestinal diseases 2010-02-09
It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research from...

Butter leads to lower blood fats than olive oil 2010-02-09
High blood fat levels normally raise the cholesterol values in the blood, which in turn...

Super material will make lighting cheaper and fully recyclable 2010-02-05
With the use of the new super material graphene, Swedish and American researchers have succeeded...

Smooth and integrated movement patterns can help individuals with back pain 2010-02-04
Many people with back pain do not know what is causing it and they do...

Artistic competence - a potential high-growth sector 2010-02-04
The European cultural and creative sector is estimated to turn over EUR 650 thousand million...

Grandpa´s broken hip may mean weaker bones for his grandsons 2010-02-04
If your grandfather has had a hip fracture, you too could be at risk. Researchers...

Strindberg reconsidered 2010-02-04
The official picture of the author August Strindberg is multifaceted. Radical social iconoclast, insane misogynist,...

Cells send dirty laundry home to mom 2010-02-04
Understanding how aged and damaged mother cells manage to form new and undamaged daughter cells...

Research award puts focus on future malaria prevention 2010-02-03
The Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg has presented the recipient of their...

Stem cells rescue nerve cells by direct contact 2010-02-01
[PRESS RELEASE, 1 February 2010] Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown...

Interactive Gothic 2010-01-29
A new dissertation from Umeå University presents an analysis of Gothic elements in four contemporary...

Everything changes – and now it is possible to see precisely how 2010-01-28
Over the past decade, the field of neuroscience has developed from an interdisciplinary specialty to...

New insights into breast-feeding hormone 2010-01-28
[PRESS RELEASE, 28 January 2010] A mechanism for regulating the hormone prolactin has newly been...

The art of controlling a robot 2010-01-28
Robots are used in many different areas, for instance in factories, in space and in...

Breakthrough for the super material graphene 2010-01-25
The hyper-quick electronics of the future will require new materials and the hottest around is...

Scientists shed new light on walking 2010-01-22
[PRESS RELEASE, 22 January 2010] Researchers at the medical university Karolinska Institutet have created a...

Gay men respected in the Danish armed forces 2010-01-21
A study of the conditions for gay men shows that gay men in the Danish...

Offshore wind power and wave energy devices create artificial reefs 2010-01-18
Offshore wind power and wave energy foundations can increase local abundances of fish and crabs....

Unique evaluation shows the way for SLU 2010-01-18
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) will be allocating SEK 85 million to already...

Unique evaluation shows the way for SLU 2010-01-18
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) will be allocating SEK 85 million to already...

Social TV viewing is disappearing 2010-01-15
We are watching television together less and less often. "We are becoming more and more...

Key piece of puzzle sheds light on function of ribosomes 2010-01-13
When ribosomes produce protein in all living cells, they do so through a chemical reaction...

Karolinska Institutet teaches young people to do research 2010-01-13
In 2010, Karolinska Institutet is celebrating its second centenary as one of the world’s leading...

Karolinska Institutet turns 200 this year 2010-01-12
Karolinska Institutet is launching the start of its 200th jubilee with the official opening of...

Large donation advances cancer research 2010-01-12
Karolinska Institutet has received a donation of SEK 50 million from Märit and Hans Rausing...

New target discovered for treatment of cancer 2010-01-11
[PRESS RELEASE, 11 January 2010] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have discovered...

JIBS researchers receive 7 million 2010-01-11
In fierce competition, three project applications from Jönköping International Business School have been awarded research...

Death and burial - how social identities are reflected in archeological grave material 2009-12-23
The function and placement of graves in a burial ground reflected the social role and...

Character-building effects of sports are exaggerated 2009-12-22
Playing sports in a club is of no major importance in the psychological and social...

Graphite oxide at high pressure opens a road to new amazing nano-materials 2009-12-21
New results by scientists at Umeå University show that not only water but also alcohol...

Asylum-seeking children in Sweden under meagre conditions 2009-12-18
Asylum-seeking children in Sweden may end up waiting for a decision under such meagre conditions...

Major breakthrough may pave the way for therapeutic vaccines 2009-12-17
It should be possible to use therapeutic vaccines to create both cheap and effective drugs...

Interactive web model shows how energy systems and climate are linked 2009-12-15
A new web-based tool is presented by researchers from Chalmers in connection to the UN...

Research to help more elderly people to remain continent 2009-12-15
Karolinska Institutet is participating in a new international project to translate evidence-based knowledge about urinary...

Research on muscle development in pigs led to new basic knowledge on the evolution of mammals 2009-12-15
Researchers at Uppsala University, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Broad Institute have discovered a...

New perspectives on human development 2009-12-15
Why does a human baby need a full year before it can start walking, while...

Newly discovered mechanism by which blood clots form 2009-12-10
[PRESS RELEASE, 10 December 2009] Polyphosphate from blood platelets plays a key role in inflammation...

European politics has taken over the daily press 2009-12-10
Some people maintain that the EU is doomed to fail as a democratic project. One...

Your Christmas tree has seven times more DNA than you do – time to map it 2009-12-10
Take a close look at your Christmas tree – it has seven times more genetic...

Fatty food can weaken the immune system 2009-12-07
Fresh evidence that fatty food is bad for our health has come to light: mice...

Apathy common in dementia patients with brain changes 2009-12-07
Dementia patients with a certain type of changes in their brain's white matter are more...

Young adults who exercise get higher IQ 2009-12-07
Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go...

How can the EU contribute to better global health? 2009-12-04
Taken together, the EU’s member states constitute the world’s largest aid donor to the low...

Scientists discover gene module underlying atherosclerosis development 2009-12-04
[PRESS RELEASE, 4 December 2009] By measuring the total gene activity in organs relevant for...

Weight-loss proves effective cure for sleep apnoea 2009-12-04
[PRESS RELEASE, 4 December 2009] For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an...

New method yields better dosage of blood-thinning drugs 2009-12-03
Many biological processes are determined by how various molecules in substances recognize and bind to...

Green light for green patent... 2009-12-03
Orange peels lie behind the first patent application from the University of Borås in Sweden....

Elderly’s perception of the risk of falling should be taken into account in preventive initiatives 2009-12-03
Knowledge about how the elderly themselves perceive the risk of falling is invaluable when planning...

Dentists can help to identify patients at risk of a heart attack 2009-12-03
Dentists can help to identify patients who are in danger of dying of a heart...

Superior offspring without genetic modification 2009-12-03
We don't always turn out like our parents. Sometimes we are even better. How this happens is...

Climate challenge – the safety´s off 2009-12-01
According to the UN Climate Panel the earth is getting warmer, very probably because of...

Deaf get help “hearing” with skin 2009-11-30
An apparatus that converts sound to vibrations makes it possible for individuals who are deaf...

Immune system activated in schizophrenia 2009-11-18
[PRESS RELEASE, 18 November 2009] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have discovered...

Journalists have problems matching practice with ideals 2009-11-13
Fierce competition forces journalists to deliver attention-grabbing news and articles. But this increased focus on...

Two genes co-operate to cause aggressive leukaemia 2009-11-13
Two genes, each one of which is known to cause cancer on its own, together...

Children who often drink full-fat milk weigh less 2009-11-13
Eight-year-old children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI than those who...

Postgraduate programmes at the University of Gothenburg are ranked highly in comparison with other European universities 2009-11-13
Postgraduate programmes in political science and psychology at the University of Gothenburg are classed as...

Blood test identifies women at risk from Alzheimer's 2009-11-13
Middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice...

Women with asthma feel worse 2009-11-13
Women with asthma are more anxious, find it harder to sleep and are more tired...

Language support is important for children with autism 2009-11-13
Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling...

Paradoxical protein might prevent cancer 2009-11-13
[PRESS RELEASE, 13 November 2009] One difficulty with fighting cancer cells is that they are...

New mechanism explains how the body prevents formation of blood vessels 2009-11-11
Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with colleagues in Sweden and abroad, have identified an...

The unanticipated results of aid 2009-11-10
Despite decades of improvements, the outcome of development assistance is rarely as intended. A new...

New explanation for nature's hardiest life form 2009-11-10
Got food poisoning? The cause might be bacterial spores, en extremely hardy survival form of...

International Conference Brings New Perspectives in Marine Anti-Fouling 2009-11-10
Marine biofouling continues to pose problems for the shipping industry and for the environment. On...

Scientists decipher the formation of lasting memories 2009-11-10
[PRESS RELEASE, 10 November 2009] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have discovered...

Chronic childhood arthritis may cause long-standing health problems 2009-11-09
Many children who have chronic childhood arthritis keep suffering from the disease or disease residue...

It is important that language support is provided in schools for children with autism 2009-11-06
Teachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling...

DNA molecules in moss open door to new biotechnology 2009-11-06
Plasmids, which are DNA molecules capable of independent replication in cells, have played an important...

International conference: Universities and lifelong learning 2009-11-04
Jönköping University hosts an international conference about the lifelong learning within higher education in Europe....

Differences in health among older people in minority groups 2009-11-04
Older people in minority groups may feel that they have good health, but migration is...

Journalists have problems matching practice with ideals 2009-11-03
Fierce competition forces journalists to deliver attention-grabbing news and articles. But this increased focus on...

Two genes co-operate to cause aggressive leukaemia 2009-11-03
Two genes, each one of which is known to cause cancer on its own, together...

Children who often drink full-fat milk weigh less 2009-11-03
Eight-year-old children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI than those who...

Journalists have problems matching practice with ideals 2009-11-03
Fierce competition forces journalists to deliver attention-grabbing news and articles. But this increased focus on...

Pioneering discoveries about the development of cells? 2009-11-02
How does the incipient pancreas in an embryo ‘know’ which cells are to produce insulin...

Poor leadership poses a health risk at work 2009-11-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 November 2009] Perceived poor managerial leadership increases not only the amount of...

Preschoolers challenge stereotypical gender roles 2009-10-29
According to research from the University of Gothenburg, a preschooler’s gender determines how he or...

New DNA method makes it easier to trace criminals 2009-10-29
DNA samples often convict criminals. But many of today's forensic tests are so polluted by...

Physically active have reduced risk of prostate cancer 2009-10-28
[PRESS RELEASE, 28 October 2009] Lifetime physically active men have a lower risk of developing...

New nanomethod paves the way for new measuring technology and hypersensitive sensors 2009-10-27
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new measurement technology that...

Doctoral Thesis No. 60 at Jönköping International Business School 2009-10-26
On 29 October at 2.30 pm, PhD Candidate Jean-Charles Languilaire literally nails his doctoral thesis...

New technique paves way for medical discoveries 2009-10-26
Researchers have previously been able to analyse which sugar structures are to be found on...

The power of doctors makes elderly patients passive 2009-10-26
Elderly patients are often critical towards the meeting with the doctor. Hierarchical structures, time pressure...

First permanent professorship in Design Management in Scandinavia 2009-10-26
Ulla Johansson, docent and director of the Business & Design Lab at the University of...

Sex-based prenatal brain differences found 2009-10-26
Prenatal sex-based biological differences extend to genetic expression in cerebral cortices. The differences in question...

How white is a paper? 2009-10-22
Whiter paper and better color reproduction are examples of important competitive advantages on an international...

Nanowire biocompatibility in the brain: so far so good. 2009-10-22
The biological safety of nanotechnology, in other words, how the body reacts to nanoparticles, is...

"It is as if I am not a human" 2009-10-22
This is a quote from one of the people interviewed by Ramin Baghir-Zada, who works...

Early treatment of fibromyalgia more effective 2009-10-22
[PRESS RELEASE, 22 October 2009] People suffering from fibromyalgia have reduced activity in the parts...

Den fredliga revolutionen 1989 - tjugo år senare 2009-10-21
Hur kunde det hända? Vad hände egentligen? Och vilka blev konsekvenserna?...

Rural Areas Shaping the Future, EU-konferens på SLU 2009-10-20
Det är nu det gäller! Hur ska vi i framtiden använda jordbruksmarken – i Sverige...

Protein engineering advancing Alzheimer’s research 2009-10-20
No one has yet found a cure or a way to prevent people from developing...

Cholesterol-lowering medicines may be effective against cancer 2009-10-20
Millions of people around the world use medicines based on statins to lower their blood...

Caesarean increases despite the desire for natural childbirth dominate 2009-10-19
Only 29 percent of the first-time mothers, most of whom want as a natural childbirth...

Eutrophication affects diversity of algae 2009-10-16
Eutrophication of the seas may have an impact on genetic variation in algae, research at...

New findings on the formation of body pigment 2009-10-16
[PRESS RELEASE, 16 October 2009] The skin’s pigment cells can be formed from completely different...

New cancer gene discovered 2009-10-13
A new cancer gene has been discovered by a research group at the Sahlgrenska Academy...

Elinor Ostrom of Stockholm Resilience Centre shares economy prize 2009-10-13
American economists Elinor Ostrom and Oliver E. Williamson will share the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in...

Severe stress can cause stroke 2009-10-13
Many patients urgently admitted to hospital with cerebral infarction state that they were under great...

Contemporary Liturgical Song in Catholic Monasteries 2009-10-13
Can Gregorian chant still be heard in monasteries? How do monks and nuns feel about...

Supervised strength training is more effective 2009-10-13
Half of all Swedish elite volleyball players suffer at least one injury per season. One...

Teenage boys take less responsibility for preventing the spread of chlamydia 2009-10-13
Teenage boys in Sweden take less responsibility than girls for preventing the spread of chlamydia...

EEU presents the World Development Report on Development and Climate Change 2009-10-13
The Environmental Economics Unit has once again the opportunity to present the World Development Report...

Experience is lost during reorganisation of health and medical care 2009-10-12
Within health and medical care the merger of hospitals and privatisation of activities have become...

Impaired foetal growth increases risk of asthma 2009-10-12
[PRESS RELEASE, 12 October 2009] A new study from the medical university Karolinska Institutet in...

Cell death occurs in the same way in plants, animals, and humans 2009-10-11
Research has previously assumed that animals and plants developed different genetic programs for cell death....

The Church is still popular 2009-10-07
Despite decline in numbers of worshippers and increased secularisation the church is still valued and...

Warmer climate not the cause of oxygen deficiency in the Baltic Sea 2009-10-07
Oxygen deficiency in the Baltic Sea has never been greater than it is now. But...

Breakthrough for Swedish Vaccine Research 2009-10-06
A research group at the Department of Microbiology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in...

Breakthrough for Swedish Vaccine Research 2009-10-05
Tests show good results for a new vaccine against horse strangle disease. In time this...

Cholesterol necessary for brain development 2009-10-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 October 2009] A derivative of cholesterol is necessary for the formation of...

More powerful Internet access on airplanes and trains 2009-09-30
For the first time, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Fraunhofer...

”The EU must allocate fewer emission allowances and stop making free allocations” 2009-09-30
EU emissions trading has put a price on something that used to be free –...

Digital technology changes the business relations of the newspaper industry 2009-09-30
The newspaper industry is undergoing a digital transformation. This transition does not only involve the...

True lies 2009-09-30
We live in an increasingly mediatized society. The borders between fact and fiction and between...

Prostate cancer gives a new outlook on life 2009-09-30
Men who have prostate cancer often feel quite healthy, but the diagnosis still gives them...

Intensive care units poorly equipped to care for the dying 2009-09-30
Almost half of the patients who die in intensive care units die within 24 hours,...

The look of a scent 2009-09-30
Viveka Kjellmer's doctoral thesis sheds light on the role of perfume advertisements as communicators of...

New knowledge about bone marrow transplants can help leukemia patients 2009-09-30
Acute lymphatic leukemia is the most common form of blood cancer in children. Even though...

Scandinavians are descended from Stone Age immigrants 2009-09-24
Today’s Scandinavians are not descended from the people who came to Scandinavia at the conclusion...

”The EU must allocate fewer emission allowances and stop making free allocations” 2009-09-23
EU emissions trading has put a price on something that used to be free –...

Sound waves save roads 2009-09-23
Every year roads are built and repaired to the tune of several billion Euros. Intensive...

Blocking signal molecule can prevent growth of large intestine and colon cancer 2009-09-23
By seeing what substances and molecules affect the development of our diseases, we can develop...

Crises lead banks to operate more opportunistically 2009-09-21
Financial crises place significant strain on banks, causing them to behave more opportunistically than clients...

Karolinska Institutet increases collaboration with university in Singapore 2009-09-18
Karolinska Institutet (KI) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore’s leading science and technology university, have...

New series of Post-graduate Courses at the Nordic School of Public Health 2009-09-17
The Nordic School of Public Health is pleased to introduce a new series of post-graduate...

Via Tiburtina – an interdisciplinary journey through Rome’s urban landscape 2009-09-17
Via Tiburtina is the name of the ancient road that is still in use, connecting...

Where words are sharper than swords 2009-09-15
Jönköping University's international conference on Middle East coverage scheduled for October 2-3, 2009...

The Rural Landscapes of Europe - How Man Has Shaped European Nature 2009-09-15
As the six months of Swedish Presidency of the EU gets underway, the Swedish Research...

The Rural Landscapes of Europe - How Man Has Shaped European Nature 2009-09-15
As the six months of Swedish Presidency of the EU gets underway, the Swedish Research...

Easier to find oil 2009-09-14
Researchers at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm have managed to prove that...

Troublesome green algae in record-setting battery 2009-09-10
Unwanted blooms of Cladophora algae throughout the Baltic and in other parts of the world...

Unique species project expands across borders 2009-09-09
The National Key to the Flora and Fauna of Sweden is Sweden’s largest book project...

Herding leads to wrong decisions in the stock market 2009-09-08
One reason for extreme fluctuations in the stock market is herding. - Provided that the herd...

Press invitation:"Innovation in Mind" conference attracts world-famous innovators to Lund 2009-09-08
What is required for a company to succeed? How are new ideas born? On September...

New clothes for the Gunnister man 2009-09-02
In September 12, 2009, an exhibition will be opened at the Shetland Museum and Archives...

DNA mutations linked to diabetes 2009-09-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 September 2009] Genes that regulate the energy consumption of cells have a...

Cradle and birthday of dog identified 2009-09-01
Previous studies in the field have indicated that East Asia is where the wolf was...

Blood test can detect brain damage in amateur boxers 2009-09-01
A blood test can now be used to detect brain damage in amateur boxers. Deterioration...

Deregulation of Swedish electricity market has failed - researcher calls for increased owner responsibility 2009-09-01
The deregulation of the Swedish electricity market in the mid-1990s was intended to strengthen consumers...

Tomorrow's cities designed in Gothenburg 2009-09-01
The cities of the future must be designed to meet the great challenges of climate...

New treatment in sight for ovarian cancer 2009-09-01
In the future, women with metastatic ovarian cancer could be treated with a radioactive substance...

Air pollution is reducing light rains in China 2009-08-31
Air pollution in eastern China during the last 50 years has led to a reduction...

Patients with renal disease under-treated after myocardial infarction 2009-08-25
[PRESS RELEASE, 25 August 2009] People with kidney disease undergo balloon dilation treatment after myocardial...

The Design of Prosperity -09 2009-08-21
YVON CHOUINARD, founder and owner of PATAGONIA, Inc. keynote speaker at THE DESIGN OF PROSPERITY...

Using chemical biology to develop new medications 2009-08-21
A cure for cystic fibrosis, HIV-fighting 'Trojan horses', new pharmaceuticals from the ocean. Chemical biologists...

Dricksvatten – vårt viktigaste livsmedel! 2009-08-14
Endast några procent av världens vatten utgörs av sötvatten och bara en bråkdel är ytvatten....

Rapid changes in the winter climate 2009-08-12
The Baltic Sea winter climate has changed more in the last 500 years than previously...

The Heterogeneous Structure of Water 2009-08-12
Although textbooks present water as a homogeneous liquid with all its molecules in a uniform,...

Economics students to be taught by means of new tools 2009-08-12
The School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg is the first...

New groundbreaking treatment for oxygen-deprived newborns 2009-08-12
Until now immediate cooling of the newborn infant was the only treatment that could possibly...

Cultural evolution continues throughout life says new research theory 2009-08-11
By successively acquiring culture in the form of values, ideas, and actions throughout their lives,...

Particles as tracers for massive explosions in the Milky Way 2009-08-11
Astronomers recently observed a mysterious flux of particles in the universe, and the hope was...

Manganese damages the immune response in marine animals 2009-08-10
Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen, in bottom waters is a well known environmental problem. New...

Unstable proteins can cause premature ageing 2009-08-06
[PRESS RELEASE, 6 August 2009] The normal ageing process has long been linked to...

Warmer waters make Greenland fish migrate 2009-07-21
Few places in the world have been as affected by climate change as Greenland. The...

Swedish researcher finds missing piece of fossil puzzle 2009-07-13
The mode of reproduction seen in modern sharks is nearly 400 million years old. That...

New laser technique may help find supernova 2009-07-13
One single atom of a certain isotope of hafnium found on Earth would prove that...

Universal Design from a global perspective with human rights in focus to be illustrated at NHV 2009-07-09
On 21-22 September Gunilla Backman (former senior research officer for Paul Hunt, the UN’s Special...

Swedish welfare work comes under the microscope 2009-07-08
What do older people think of the concept of accepting help in their own homes...

New findings can improve care of patients suffering from rheumatic diseases 2009-07-08
Ongoing studies have shown that sleep patterns, emotional support and alcohol habits, among other factors,...

One step closer to an artificial nerve cell 2009-07-07
Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet and Linköping University are well on the...

Analysis of Copernicus putative remains support identity 2009-07-07
Swedish and polish researchers now publish results from the analysis of the putative remains of...

Operation for aneurysm yields nearly normal longevity 2009-07-07
Preventive operations are being used more and more often to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. Even...

Different clues to the health of women and men 2009-07-07
An earlier study by Carita Håkansson, senior lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, Jönköping...

Services for older people: the European perspective 2009-07-06
See attached pdf for complete press release with figures....

New research reveals that sick children do not always have their pain-relief needs met 2009-07-06
Despite great effort to reduce anxiety, fear and pain, related to health care, children still...

Individuals who are overweight or obese in mid-life have a greater risk of reduced memory and thinking skills in late life 2009-07-06
Individuals with higher mid-life Body Mass Index (BMI) in the 1960s have been found to...

Focus on patient safety in European research collaboration 2009-07-03
A research project focusing on quality and patient safety in hospitals has been offered €3...

Healthy sex life after a cardiac event 2009-07-03
Resuming sexual activity is expressed by patients as extremely important after a myocardial infarction (MI)....

Many common genes behind schizophrenia 2009-07-02
Genetic vulnerability to schizophrenia can be explained by the combined effect of a large number...

Lonely old men 2009-07-02
A common stereotype about older people is that loneliness is typical for older women, rather...

What prompts young people to take positive action to promote sustainable development? 2009-07-02
A major change in education is the shift towards sustainable development. The United Nations has...

Complaints by the elderly – valuable information or trivialities? 2009-07-01
What is done when the elderly lodge complaints about their services? elderly care? Why is...

Yvon Chouinard at the 2009 Design of Prosperity Conference 2009-06-30
Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, Inc. to lead the 2009 Design of Prosperity Conference...

Indicator systems for child health and wellbeing developed at the Nordic School of Public Health 2009-06-29
Science-based knowledge is needed to secure effective intervention for the health and wellbeing of children....

The conference "New Worlds – New Solutions – Research and Innovation as a Basis for Developing Europe in a Global Context" 2009-06-29
As a part of the Swedish EU-presidency, the Swedish Government will host a conference on...

Genetic changes after Caesarean section may explain increased risk of developing disease 2009-06-29
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that babies born by planned Caesarean section experience changes...

Language change can be traced using gigantic text archives 2009-06-29
Historical collections that include everything ever written in a dozen American and British newspapers since...

Warmer climate can direct flow of tourists northwards 2009-06-29
For over half a century, we Northern Europeans have been heading south for our holidays....

A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms 2009-06-29
The blooming of toxic algae that occurs during the summer conceal a fight for life...

Finland’s president Tarja Halonen named honorary doctor at Umeå University 2009-06-25
The Faculty of Arts at Umeå University has announced that the President of Finland, Tarja...

Folksam Prize for Epidemiologic Research 2009 2009-06-24
Professor Laura Fratiglioni of Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, has received the Folksam Prize for...

Early infection and protection against allergies? 2009-06-23
Allergies have become more common in the last few decades. It is still not fully...

How much diversity can democracy sustain? 2009-06-23
Can a society consist of an unlimited number of identities, lifestyles and values without negative...

American award to Holmberg and Rothstein 2009-06-23
Jan Teorell, Sören Holmberg and Bo Rothstein’s ‘The Quality of Government Dataset, version 15May08’ has...

Better hearing with bone conducted sound 2009-06-22
New technology to hear vibrations through the skull bone has been developed at Chalmers University...

Sexuality in the late Middle Ages 2009-06-17
Is there anything more private than sexuality? And more political? Sexuality has always been used...

Drugs against winter vomiting disease one step closer 2009-06-17
The virus that causes winter vomiting disease invades cells by attaching to particular sugar molecules...

Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumours 2009-06-17
Hormone therapy is often given to patients with advanced prostate cancer. While it is true...

The first thesis in gender studies at the University of Gothenburg 2009-06-17
In her thesis, Berit Larsson discusses the political dimension of 'Bildung' based on issues and...

How adolescent girls manage stress 2009-06-17
Greater influence over everyday life, emotional support, and cultural and recreational activities help to enable...

Discovery of the cell's water gate may lead to new cancer drugs 2009-06-17
The flow of water into and out from the cell may play a crucial role...

Partner relationship as a buffer against stress 2009-06-16
A good partner relationship can act as a buffer for those exposed to work-related stress. - The...

Bioinformatic reconstruction of global networks provides shortcuts to protein functions 2009-06-15
Researchers at the Stockholm Bioinformatics Center in Sweden have developed bioinformatic methods for reconstructing global...

Enzyme necessary for DNA synthesis can also erase DNA 2009-06-10
In this week’s edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS, Uppsala University...

Unexpected discovery can open a new chapter in the fight against tuberculosis 2009-06-10
A close relative of the microorganism that causes tuberculosis in humans has been found to...

Campaigns against circumcision can have the reverse effect 2009-06-10
International interventions such as the campaigns against female circumcision can pave the way for political...

EU funds network of marine research stations 2009-06-09
The EU is granting 90 million SEK to enable more researchers to work at Europe's...

Fungus species traced using the Internet 2009-06-09
Studying the ecology and distribution of plants does not take place solely in the forest....

Siberian jays use complex communication to mob predators 2009-06-08
When mobbing predators, Siberian jays use over a dozen different calls to communicate the level...

Advanced image analysis can provide better risk assessment in hardening of the arteries 2009-06-04
Ultrasound examination of the carotid artery is a patient-friendly and inexpensive method for assessing atherosclerosis...

Discovery of new proteins may lead to more effective treatment of endocarditis 2009-06-04
A research team at the Faculty of Odontology at Malmö University has discovered two new...

Prehistoric whale discovered on the West Coast of Sweden 2009-06-04
The skeleton of a whale that died around 10,000 years ago has been found in...

Doctor of Beautiful Flowerbeds 2009-06-03
What colours make a garden beautiful? What colours match and what colours clash? How can...

Ming Tsao appointed Professor of Composition 2009-06-03
Ming Tsao works as a composer and teacher, both in the US and in Europe....

Sahlgrenska Academy to lead major European project 2009-06-02
The new project is an interdisciplinary research project covering the neurobiological and socio-psychological causes of...

Middle-aged women experience more stress but have lower blood pressure 2009-06-02
Both blood pressure and serum lipid levels have improved in Swedish middle-aged women during the...

Model for new generation of blood vessels challenged 2009-06-01
In-growth and new generation of blood vessels, which must take place if a wound is...

Solo is not strong - a study of team entrepreneurship 2009-05-28
Behind many new, innovative companies are often more than one founder. Starting a venture in...

Mapping functions in the brain and ultra-rapid calculations 2009-05-27
Nanotechnology is opening up entirely new paths and bringing together researchers from a wide variety...

SETAC Europe Addresses Global Ecosystem Health in Gothenburg 2009-05-27
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry will host 1550 scientists from around the world...

iPhone - the work tool for sustainable factories of the future 2009-05-26
Assembly system operators in sustainable factories of the future will have just the information they...

Quality Management improves health of employees 2009-05-26
The dedication of management is of great importance in attaining sustainable health among employees. This...

Three women to become honorary doctors at the Faculty of Arts 2009-05-26
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Gothenburg will award honorary doctorates to journalist...

Three new honorary doctors at the Sahlgrenska Academy 2009-05-26
Professor of psychology Sven G Carlsson, the American osteoporosis expert Professor John A Kanis and...

Siblings of children with cancer feel left out 2009-05-26
Siblings of cancer victims often feel left out and have nobody to share their grief...

EU project evaluates nomadic device benefits for drivers 2009-05-25
The Chalmers division Design & Human Factors is the host of an international project meeting...

New stem cell research unlocks unknown therapies 2009-05-21
New treatments for the devastating Parkinson´s disease and ALS are in clinical studies in Sweden,...

EU supports research about oyster farming in Scandinavia 2009-05-20
The University of Gothenburg is supporting the development of oyster farming via the marine innovation...

Early identification of dementia increasingly difficult 2009-05-20
If grandma seems to forget things, will she end up demented? These days, memory loss...

Insensitive species are used for environmental risk assessments of medicines 2009-05-20
Fish are more likely to be affected by pharmaceuticals in the environment than are waterfleas...

School children don't want to go to the toilet 2009-05-20
Disgusting toilets and feeling uncomfortable when using them make children hesitant to go during the...

Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime 2009-05-20
[PRESS RELEASE, 20 May 2009] A new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet...

Sweden´s Mälardalen University dominates a software engineering contest 2009-05-15
Three of the six projects that qualified for the finals of the International Conference on...

World-class lab resources attracting international sports scientists 2009-05-14
Foreign researchers are eager to bring their research to the National Winter Sports Center at...

Using high-precision laser tweezers to juggle cells 2009-05-13
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single...

Blood glucose control more important for patients with diabetes than previously believed 2009-05-12
It is even more important than previously believed that patients with diabetes accurately maintain their...

Public debates facilitate working through sexual abuse 2009-05-12
Sexual abuse has been discussed in Sweden for nearly 30 years and one of the...

IKEA makes shopping valuable for British consumers 2009-05-11
In a thesis published at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, a PhD student in...

A new anti-fouling principle for anti-fouling paints - almost 100 percent effective against barnacles 2009-05-11
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have been working with the Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate and...

Public debates facilitate working through sexual abuse 2009-05-11
Sexual abuse has been discussed in Sweden for nearly 30 years and one of the...

Teenagers are becoming increasingly logical 2009-05-08
The capacity of teenagers for logic has been steadily increasing during the last 50 years....

Private security companies are challenging the state's monopoly of force 2009-05-07
The use of private security companies in armed conflicts has increased. - Allowing private, profit-driven businesses...

Fluorescence microscopy can damage cells even at a low illumination level 2009-05-05
When studying living cells in the microscope the cells can be damaged by the illumination,...

Better water use could reduce future food crises 2009-05-05
If the overall water resources in river basins were acknowledged and managed better, future food...

Extra support helps obese women cycle to and from work 2009-05-05
[PRESS RELEASE, 5 May 2009] Increased daily exercise can prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease in...

Tufted bacteria cause infection in premature babies 2009-04-29
[PRESS RELEASE, 29 April 2009] Bacteria that normally reside on the skin of healthy people...

More orthodontic treatment needed among children born prematurely 2009-04-28
Children born before week 33 may need more orthodontic care than full-term children do. Premature children...

Midge bones in lake sediments reveal fish history 2009-04-28
The mouth parts of the phantom midge are microscopic. But in the hands of scientists...

Simple blood test proves powerful ally in the fight against malaria 2009-04-28
[PRESS RELEASE, 28 April 2009] Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown...

Feminist social theories put to the test 2009-04-27
A dissertation at Örebro University in Sweden brings to light Major weaknesses in feminist social...

Great differences between Muslim-profiled schools in Sweden and England 2009-04-22
The differences are great between Muslim-profiled schools in Sweden and England. The fundamental reason lies...

Animals that seem identical may be completely different species 2009-04-22
Animals that seem identical may belong to completely different species. This is the conclusion of...

Research project creates environmentally friendly boat wash 2009-04-21
Toxic anti-fouling paints from thousands of leisure craft have given rise to a serious environmental...

Hydrogen protects nuclear fuel in final storage 2009-04-20
When Sweden's spent nuclear fuel is to be permanently stored, it will be protected by...

Wireless networks can now be truly wireless 2009-04-20
It is difficult and expensive to create wireless networks in sparsely populated areas or to...

The life histories of the earliest land animals 2009-04-20
The fossil record usually shows what adult animals looked like. But the appearance and lifestyle...

Synen på naturen - kan humaniora och naturvetenskap mötas? 2009-04-17
Vad kan vi idag lära av den tyske naturforskaren och upptäcktsresanden Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859)?...

Prolactin reduces fat metabolism 2009-04-15
The hormone prolactin is necessary for the production of breast milk, but it also affects...

Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation 2009-04-15
Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from...

Climate negotiations must consider the situation of oil-exporting countries 2009-04-15
Will global warming be slowed by the introduction of a tax on carbon dioxide by...

Signals from stroking have direct route to brain 2009-04-14
Nerve signals that tell the brain that we are being slowly stroked on the skin...

New, simple method identifies preterm infants at risk of eye disease 2009-04-14
A simple way of establishing which preterm infants are at risk of developing the eye...

Private security companies are challenging the state's monopoly of force 2009-04-14
The use of private security companies in armed conflicts has increased. - Allowing private, profit-driven...

Time Record of Marine Species Formation in the Baltic Sea 2009-04-14
Four years ago researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Stockholm discovered a new species...

Key protein in cellular respiration discovered 2009-04-08
[PRESS RELEASE, 8 April 2009] Many diseases derive from problems with cellular respiration, the process...

Weak social ties at workplace increase risk of burn-out 2009-04-07
Long-term leaves of absence tied to stress-related diagnoses are often preceded by a long period...

The power structure of Bronze Age societies was based on social networks 2009-04-07
Archaeologist Magnus Artursson at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, demonstrates in his thesis that societies...

Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation 2009-04-07
Older men who were big during their 20s face an increased risk of suffering from...

Diarrhoea treatment fails to reach the poorest children 2009-04-06
[PRESS RELEASE, 6 April 2009] Acute dehydration caused by diarrhoea is one of the most...

Prolactin reduces fat metabolism 2009-04-03
The hormone prolactin is necessary for the production of breast milk, but it also affects...

Psychiatric disorders are common in adults who have had anorexia 2009-04-03
Many adults who were diagnosed as teenagers to be suffering from anorexia nervosa cannot work...

Who questions the National Museum? 2009-04-03
Today few people question the existence of Sweden's National Museum in Stockholm. Quite the reverse,...

Heart cells replaced throughout life 2009-04-03
[PRESS RELEASE, 3 April 2009] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have now...

Three new honorary doctors at Karolinska Institutet 2009-04-02
Each year, Karolinska Institutet’s Board of Research confers the title Honorary Doctor to persons who...

Swedish study reveals sharp increase in HPV-positive tonsil cancer 2009-04-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 April 2009] The number of cases of tonsil cancer continues to increase,...

What the Romans learnt from Greek mathematics 2009-04-01
Greek mathematics is considered one of the great intellectual achievements of antiquity. It has been...

What is good science? 2009-04-01
Scientific knowledge is important in today's knowledge society. Research is the guarantor of the quality of...

Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group 2009-04-01
Being satisfied with one¿s appearance is one of the most important prerequisites for a positive...

The human-animal relations investigated in a thesis from Valand School of Fine Arts 2009-04-01
An exhibition in connection with this research and defense, entitled between you and me is...

South Indian pictorial tradition has an effect on people's everyday lives 2009-04-01
Using a South Indian pictorial tradition as an example, the researcher Anna Laine examines different...

Computer simulations explain the limitations of working memory 2009-03-31
[PRESS RELEASE, 31 March 2009] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI) have...

Half of group free of phobia after a single treatment 2009-03-26
Fifty-five percent of children who underwent an intensive so-called one-session treatment of three hours were...

Gene exchange common among sex-manipulating bacteria 2009-03-25
Certain bacteria have learned to manipulate the proportion of females and males in insect populations....

Drug used to treat skin conditions is a marine pollutant 2009-03-24
Clotrimazole is a common ingredient in over-the-counter skin creams. Recent results from the University of...

Why parachutists die 2009-03-23
What is part of parachuting is dangerous? It might be thought that it is the...

Increased risk of injury even after first glass 2009-03-23
[PRESS RELEASE, 23 March 2009] Most alcohol-related damage occurs after moderate consumption, according to a...

Inorganic chameleon show promise in energy and nano research 2009-03-20
A new PhD thesis from Chalmers shows that the multifaceted material perovskite could be of...

Right warfarin dose determined by three genes 2009-03-20
Researchers at Uppsala University, together with colleagues at the Karolinska Institute and the Sanger Institute,...

Fossil fragments reveal 500 million year old monster predator 2009-03-20
Hurdia victoria was originally described in 1912 as a crustacean-like animal. Now, researchers from Uppsala...

How big (or small) is Large? 2009-03-17
Trousers have to be tried on – the variation between size labeling and actual clothing...

Among ministers, activists and shamans in revolutionary Bolivia 2009-03-16
When Evo Morales, Bolivia's first president of Indian origin, was appointed in 2006 he initiated...

Important new model shows how proteins find the right DNA sequences 2009-03-16
Researchers at Uppsala University and Harvard University have collaboratively developed a new theoretical model to...

New method for monitoring volcanoes 2009-03-12
Seventeen of the world’s most active volcanoes have been supplied with monitoring equipment from Chalmers...

The Role of Health Promotion in the Transition of the Nordic Welfare States 2009-03-11
The 6th Nordic Health Promotion Research Conference: “The Role of Health Promotion in the Transition...

Death on film 2009-03-11
Death is a subject that is frequently dealt with on film, arousing strong feelings in...

Programme for lawyers who hold non-Swedish degrees 2009-03-11
From autumn 2009 the University of Gothenburg will be offering a supplementary programme for lawyers...

Technological competence not sufficient for success in the digital gaming machine industry 2009-03-11
The shift from electromechanical to digital technology generated a lot of opportunities for the gaming...

Debt relief leads to development in Zambia 2009-03-11
Developing countries with extremely large debts have found it easier to obtain debt relief from...

Who was Jesus? 2009-03-11
The historical person Jesus of Nazareth - beyond the accounts in the creeds and the...

Difficult balance between play and learning 2009-03-10
If the teacher is not capable of understanding the perspective of six year olds then...

Suicide in the workplace ”contagious” 2009-03-09
It has previously been known that the risk of suicide increases if a family member...

Inactivity of proteins behind longer shelf life when freezing 2009-03-03
Frozen biological material, for example food, can be kept for a long time without perishing....

Newly discovered gene plays vital role in cancer 2009-02-27
[PRESS RELEASE, 27 February 2009] Gene p53 protects against cancer and is usually described as...

An impossible alloy now possible 2009-02-26
What has been impossible has now been shown to be possible – an alloy between...

Karlstad University, Sweden, leads new EU-project against Child Sexual Abuse Material 2009-02-26
The development of computer technology and computer communication during the last decades has lead to...

Hospital mergers examined at the Nordic School of Public Health 2009-02-23
An early example of several hospitals merging into one large administrative unit is Sahlgrenska University...

Can different languages be analysed using the same model? 2009-02-23
Spanish and Russian are relatively different languages, even if they historically share a common basis...

The brain’s reserve cells can be activated 2009-02-23
[PRESS RELEASE, 23 February 2009] Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have found...

Mating that causes injuries 2009-02-20
Researchers at Uppsala University can now show that what is good for one sex is...

Fruit flies sick from mating 2009-02-19
Mating can be exhausting. When fruit flies mate, the females’ genes are activated to roughly...

Secure right of usage more important than ownership to China's forest farmers 2009-02-18
What do poor forest farmers want from China's ongoing forest land reform? Well, it is not...

The genetic differences between yeasts of the same species are greater than those between humans and chimpanzees 2009-02-13
There may be greater genetic variation between different yeasts of the same species than between...

Doctoral thesis sheds light on the neural basis of personality 2009-02-11
[PRESS RELEASE, 11 February 2009] Introverted people have larger volumes in areas of their brain...

Postnatal psychosis more common in older first-time mothers 2009-02-10
[PRESS RELEASE, 10 February 2009] Women who give birth for the first time after the...

Computerised writing aids make writing easier for persons with aphasia 2009-02-06
It is possible to improve writing skills for those with aphasia with the aid of...

Cognitive training can alter the biochemistry of the brain 2009-02-06
[PRESS RELEASE, 6 February 2009] Researchers at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown...

Nightmares increase risk of further suicide attempts 2009-02-05
A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy concludes that people who have nightmares following a suicide...

Therapy helps children and teenagers in pain 2009-02-04
[PRESS RELEASE, 4 February 2009] Children and teenagers suffering from chronic pain are much more...

Even natural perfumes may cause allergies 2009-02-04
Hypersensitivity to perfumes is the most common contact allergy in adults. Research at the University...

Road traffic noise in residential areas can increase the risk of heart attack 2009-02-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 February 2009] People living in environments with high levels of road traffic...

Research project to boost European fish farming 2009-02-02
European fish farms are to be globally competitive and produce the best fish in terms...

New research findings may enable earlier diagnosis of uterine cancer 2009-01-28
Cancer of the uterus (womb) is the commonest gynaecological malignancy in the West. Research carried...

Socially stable individuals delay seeking help for alcohol problems 2009-01-22
People with a stable psychosocial life situation often delay in seeking help for their alcohol...

Towards new artistic experiences between illusion and reality 2009-01-22
What happens when the border between illusion and reality is erased; when the spectators and...

Healthcare leadership programmes give results 2009-01-22
[PRESS RELEASE, 22 January 2009] Intensive courses and group coaching sessions strengthen managers, doctors and...

The Middle East language of the BBC, CNN and Aljazeera 2009-01-20
The war in the Middle East is not fought by guns and bullets. A media...

”Children in hiding are invisible in several respects” 2009-01-20
Refugee children seeking asylum have often experienced war, conflicts and assault. – They are also...

Outgoing and relaxed people less likely to develop dementia 2009-01-20
[PRESS RELEASE, 20 January 2009] People who are active, outgoing and relaxed may be less...

Unique 17th-century Art Cabinet now on the Net 2009-01-19
The Augsburg Art Cabinet from 1632 contained collections of exotic items, new inventions, and technically...

Blast overpressure is generated from the firing of weapons and may cause brain injury 2009-01-19
The brain may be injured by the noise, which is produced when, for example, an...

Women with sexual trauma from childhood gain strength in self-help groups 2009-01-16
Violence against women is a public health problem globally. Knowledge within the health care system...

Common causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder 2009-01-16
[PRESS RELEASE, 16 January 2009] Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have the same genetic causes, according...

Midlife Coffee and Tea Drinking and the Risk of Late-Life Dementia 2009-01-15
Stockholm, Sweden, January 15, 2009 -- Midlife coffee drinking can decrease the risk of dementia/Alzheimer's...

When young children conquer their own forms of reading and writing 2009-01-13
A new thesis from the University of Gothenburg demonstrates that our view of how reading...

Kalmar researchers take steps towards safer surgery 2009-01-12
Patients awakening during surgery is a serious problem. Accurate real-time monitoring of drug levels in...

Swedish researchers form expert network on use of world's forests to improve climate and reduce poverty 2009-01-09
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology, Linköping University and the Swedish...

Grades measure more than knowledge 2009-01-07
A new thesis from the University of Gothenburg makes the claim that there is a...

Author in the borderland between two cultures - Barbara Honigmann 2009-01-07
Barbara Honigmann is a Jewish author and artist with roots in both East Germany and...

FP7 project on toxicity of nanomaterials 2009-01-07
Researchers from Sweden, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United States have been awarded...

Control of blood vessels a possible weapon against obesity 2009-01-07
[PRESS RELEASE 2009-01-07] Mice exposed to low temperatures develop more blood vessels in their adipose...

Trust is important in instituting successful change 2009-01-07
Managers who are good at communicating and who cultivate the trust of their staff are...

Research pays off in gold 2008-12-18
Why does gold occur where it does in the bedrock? If we understood that we...

UN Security Council has a 'Responsibility to Protect' human security within states – also by military means 2008-12-17
When a state manifestly fails to protect its population against genocide, crimes against humanity, or...

New method to facilitate extraction 2008-12-15
With today's large flows of data-based texts it is important to produce systems that...

Thousands of tons from the atmosphere lost into space annually 2008-12-15
A Swedish and American science team has done new measurements, which show that thousands of...

Lumbar fusion has long-term benefits 2008-12-15
[PRESS RELEASE, 15 December 2008] Lumbar fusion is becoming an increasingly common treatment for low-back...

Is Icelandic a stable language? 2008-12-12
Icelandic is often cited as a typical example of a stable language. At the same...

Who wants to visit a cultural heritage site? 2008-12-12
There are approximately 85,000 known cultural heritage sites in the Västra Götaland region in western...

Amputees can experience prosthetic hand as their own 2008-12-11
[PRESS RELEASE, 11 December 2008] Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Lund University in Sweden have...

Parents’ reactions to child cancer determined by type 2008-12-09
The type of cancer a child has goes a long way towards determining how his...

Swedish radar facility on Europe's wish list 2008-12-09
When European countries get together to prioritize what infrastructures are needed for future research, the...

Easier to produce drugs using new biosensor 2008-12-09
Chalmers researcher Andreas Dahlin has developed a biosensor with an artificial membrane, which means that...

A price on carbon not enough to save rainforests 2008-12-09
Including carbon emissions from tropical deforestation in a future international climate regime will not suffice...

Dissertation on world-leading wave power 2008-12-09
A technology that is adapted to the special conditions for wave energy places the wave...

Elderly people with good teeth eat more healthily and are healthier 2008-12-08
Elderly people with good teeth eat more healthily and are generally healthier than elderly people...

Speaking with a forked tongue 2008-12-04
How should an author who wants to depict a taboo subject, but without revealing that...

Myth about “dirty old men” supported by science 2008-12-04
Middle-aged men want younger women, often touting their intelligence and their high income. This...

In another part of Thailand: Equality promotes cooperation 2008-12-04
The rural population of Thailand - which elected the incumbent government - is seen by...

Crystallography reveals the 3D structure of mammalian sperm receptor 2008-12-04
[PRESS RELEASE, 4 December 2008] Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have determined...

Scientists produce illusion of body-swapping 2008-12-03
Cognitive neuroscientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet (KI) have succeeded in making subjects...

Fast food a potential risk factor for Alzheimer’s 2008-11-28
[PRESS RELEASE, 28 November 2008] Mice that were fed a diet rich in fat, sugar...

Genetic differences explain degrees of susceptibility to malaria 2008-11-26
Certain ethnic groups contract malaria more seldom than others, even though the disease may be...

Protein fibers can become electrical wiring 2008-11-25
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have succeeded in creating electrical wires consisting of protein...

Smart Textiles Were Only the Beginning – Presenting Resource Smart Materials 2008-11-25
First there was the glove that you could communicate through, then there were the tanktops...

Global innovation: How to get out of the economic crisis 2008-11-25
A press roundtable on how R&D and innovation can help strengthen Europe's economy 12:45-13:45, Tuesday, 2...

New spaceship force field makes Mars trip possible 2008-11-20
According to the international space agencies, “Space Weather” is the single greatest obstacle to deep...

Bad cholesterol inhibits the breakdown of peripheral fat 2008-11-20
[PRESS RELEASE, 20 November 2008] The so called bad cholesterol (LDL) inhibits the breakdown of...

New research commitment to save the Vasa 2008-11-19
How should the humidity, temperature, and light be set to preserve the royal warship Vasa...

Prognosis after attempted suicide impaired by psychiatric disorder 2008-11-19
[PRESS RELEASE, 19 November 2008] People who have attempted suicide at some point in their...

Business leaders receive low grades in this year's Trust Barometer 2008-11-17
The Swedish people trust SR, SVT, Ericsson and Volvo, but they are considerably more sceptical...

Violent video games affect biological systems 2008-11-13
An article published electronically in the scientific journal "Acta Paediatrica", describes how heart rate and...

New scientific study from Stockholm University: Networks of small habitat patches can preserve urban biodiversity 2008-11-13
Sets of small and seemingly insignificant habitat patches that are within reach for mobile species...

Teachers and students learning together – a successful model for both parties 2008-11-11
In the Sahlgrenska Academy’s LearnAble course, the teachers get to improve their teaching skills, while...

Clouds can predict climate changes 2008-11-10
The properties of clouds can be a key to predicting coming climate changes. This is...

Canadian neurologist receives Karolinska Stroke Award 2008-10-30
Dr Henry JM Barnett, London, Ontario, receives the Karolinska Stroke Award for excellence in stroke...

Clock-shifts affect risk of heart attack 2008-10-30
Adjusting the clocks to summer time on the last Sunday in March increases the risk...

Alien fish in Swedish waters 2008-10-28
A round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) was caught in late July off the Swedish coast near...

New cell division mechanism discovered 2008-10-28
A novel cell division mechanism has been discovered in a microorganism that thrives in hot...

Genetic differences larger between populations in Northern Europe 2008-10-24
[PRESS RELEASE, 24 October 2008] Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Helsinki University have shown that...

Skin creams can make skin drier 2008-10-22
Many people have noticed that as soon as you start using a skin cream, you...

Large anthropogenic nutrient and pollutant loads to the sea from small unmonitored near-coastal catchment areas 2008-10-20
A new study1 by Destouni and her research group at Stockholm University (SU) shows that...

Fisheries management and environmental conditions; win-win for Baltic Cod 2008-10-20
Politics have played a critical role in the increase of the cod stock in the...

Venture capitalism as medicine for the economic crisis 2008-10-16
Are there any business angels in Sweden? Yes, there are, but not as many...

Safety decisions often based on incomplete information 2008-10-15
[PRESS RELEASE, 15 October 2008] A new doctoral thesis from the Swedish medical university Karolinska...

Smart solutions reduce CO2 emissions 2008-10-14
Better house envelopes, more efficient energy supply systems, and use of biofuels for heating buildings...

Price gurus bear great responsibility for company strategies 2008-10-13
Determining the right price for their goods is an important strategic advantage for companies, quite...

New properties of skin stem cells 2008-10-13
[PRESS RELEASE, 13 October 2008] Recent research from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet reveals...

Transparency in politics can lead to greater corruption 2008-10-10
Why are some countries more prone to political corruption? Viviana Stechina from Uppsala University,...

Nazi Germany in movies ¬- media myth or reality? 2008-10-09
The image of Nazi Germany in movies and computer games is often based on a...

Reason for body’s response to borrelia discovered 2008-10-07
Inside a cell it is so crowded that a certain protein from borrelia winds up...

Journalists' own reactions to crises are a challenge when reporting on disasters 2008-10-06
Reporters and photographers who are professional eyewitnesses to disasters should be regarded as suffering in...

Asthma research receives million dollar donation 2008-10-02
The Centre for Allergy Research at Karolinska Institutet has received a donation of one million...

UCLA researcher wins Kempe Award for tropical rainforest studies 2008-10-01
The Kempe Award for Distinguished Ecologists for 2008 has been granted to Professor Stephen P....

An inner mucus layer prevents bacteria from causing inflammation in the large intestine 2008-09-29
The inner of the two mucus layers in colon is an barrier that protects us...

How good is the English written by Swedish advanced learners? 2008-09-29
Expressions of the type crop up, fork out and set in are usually called phrasal...

Research on the effects of medicine and cancer receives great support from the Swedish Research Council 2008-09-29
Martin Bergö and Joakim Larsson, both researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg,...

How are women depicted in the oldest Arabic literature? 2008-09-29
In her dissertation Pernilla Myrne deals with the oldest Arabic Muslim literature about women. The...

Swede honoured with photography prize for virtual autopsy techniques 2008-09-25
[PRESS RELEASE, 25 September 2008] The 2008 Lennart Nilsson Award for scientific photography will be...

Further support for later treatment of stroke 2008-09-25
[PRESS RELEASE, 25 September 2008] A team of scientists at Karolinska Institutet recently showed that...

Working environment is one cause of rheumatoid arthritis 2008-09-24
It has long been known that environmental factors play a part in the development of...

Stopping smoking reduces postoperative complications 2008-09-23
[PRESS RELEASE, 23 September 2008] Patients who stop smoking four weeks before an operation reduce...

CSR standard no guarantee for social responsibility 2008-09-22
Why are some companies regarded as socially responsible and others not? Many companies use CSR...

Primordial fish had rudimentary fingers 2008-09-22
Tetrapods, the first four-legged land animals, are regarded as the first organisms that had fingers...

Mobile video communication from a mountain top 2008-09-18
Imagine being able to communicate with video images anywhere in the world. Regardless of the...

Russia's choice of action changes the international playing rules 2008-09-16
Fourteen FOI analysts describe in the report The Caucasian Test Case (Det kaukasiska lackmustestet) the...

Diversity efforts in the workplace collide with an unclear Swedish ideal 2008-09-16
“Diversify or Die” -diversity is a concept on many people’s lips. Diversity is praised...

Study opens way for later treatment of acute stroke 2008-09-15
[PRESS RELEASE, 15 September 2008]The time span in which treatment should be given for acute...

Gender differences in experience of rheumatism 2008-09-12
Rheumatoid arthritis is often a more painful experience for women than it is for men,...

Violence against women impair children's health 2008-09-11
Violence against women in a family also has serious consequences for the children’s growth, health,...

New study on tsunami survivors 2008-09-10
[PRESS RELEASE 2008-09-10] People who survived the Indian Ocean tsunami or lost loved ones in...

Multimillion-dollar grant for diabetes research at Uppsala 2008-09-10
In stiff international competition, Uppsala University´s research on type 1 diabetes has won a multimillion-dollar...

An inner mucus layer prevents bacteria from causing inflammation in the large intestine 2008-09-09
The inner of the two mucus layers in colon is an barrier that protects us...

Significance of milk in development of culture to be studied 2008-09-04
The capacity to drink and tolerate milk may have been of tremendous importance for the...

25 years of conventional evaluation of data analysis proves worthless in practice 2008-09-03
So-called ‘intelligent’ computer-based methods for classifying patient samples, for example, have been evaluated with the...

Exercise reduces damage after therapeutic irradiation to the brain 2008-09-03
Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy in Gothenburg show for the first time that exercise helps...

Link between nationality and cervical cancer 2008-09-03
[PRESS RELEASE 2008-09-03] Gynaecological screening tests for cervical cancer have been available to all women...

Karolinska Institutet prize awarded to innovative clinical educational researcher 2008-09-02
Stockholm, 2 September 2008: Geoffrey R. Norman, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster...

Glocal strategy to meet status consumption 2008-09-02
To standardize or to adapt to a local market? That is the question facing many...

Children of older fathers more likely to have bipolar disorder 2008-09-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 September 2008] Older age among fathers may be associated with an increased...

Link between gene variant and relationship difficulties 2008-09-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 September 2008] Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found a link between a...

Collaboration with India to provide nanotechnology with new tools 2008-08-29
A research team at the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University will be leading a collaborative...

Bloody Animal Sacrifice Common in Cyprus during the Bronze Age 2008-08-20
Yannis Pararas discusses in his dissertation how divine worship was practised in Cyprus during the...

Dead Seabeds Spread Out Throughout the World 2008-08-19
More than 400 marine zones in the world have such a great lack of oxygen...

Acidification of the sea hampers reproduction of marine species 2008-08-18
By absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and from the human use of fossil fuels,...

Mechanism behind cocaine craving identified 2008-08-15
A possible future way to prevent relapses into drug dependence has been discovered by researchers...

Living with a partner reduces risk of Alzheimer’s 2008-07-31
Living with a spouse or a partner decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other...

Unusual chromosomal changes increase the risk of schizophrenia 2008-07-31
People with schizophrenia have an increased number of unusual chromosomal changes, particularly structural changes that...

New discovery may lead to immunization against cardiovascular disease 2008-07-31
Low levels of naturally occurring antibodies may represent an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease,...

New governance thinking efficient cure for global coral crisis 2008-07-08
A new and alternative management of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has been hailed...

Shailja Patel appointed NAI Guest Writer 2009 2008-07-02
Nordic scholarship to female Kenyan writer and dramatist...

New discovery a step towards better diabetes treatment 2008-07-02
In today’s issue of the prestigious journal Cell Metabolism Uppsala scientists are presenting new findings...

Closing the gap between fish and land animals 2008-06-26
New exquisitely preserved fossils from Latvia cast light on a key event in our own...

Stroke study reveals a key target for improving treatment 2008-06-23
[PRESS RELEASE, 23 June 2008] For over a decade, the drug called tPA has proven...

A promising step towards more effective hydrogen storage 2008-06-16
An international research team led by Professor Rajeev Ahuja, Uppsala University, has demonstrated an atomistic...

Society’s attitudes have little impact on choice of sexual partner 2008-06-16
[PRESS RELEASE, 16 June 2008] A unique new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska...

Herring ­- both healthful and environmentally friendly 2008-06-16
Herring is just as good for the heart and blood vessels as other fatty fishes....

It pays to invest in the employees 2008-06-13
Companies that show an interest in the health of their employees have much to gain....

Swedish scientists in Science: Transfer of learning traced to areas of the brain 2008-06-13
Practice makes perfect, but a question that still remains a mystery is why it is...

Biological medicine helps more people with rheumatoid arthritis 2008-06-12
[PRESS RELEASE, 12 June 2008] Patients who have recently developed rheumatoid arthritis respond better to...

Ocean bacteria absorb carbon dioxide 2008-06-10
Marine bacteria have the capacity to take up and capture carbon dioxide with the help...

New model for designing warning sounds 2008-06-09
When designing warning systems with the aid of sound it is important to be able...

New bridge can be built in two weeks 2008-06-04
With new bridge-building materials, industrial production methods, and an efficient construction process, it will be...

Why diesel particulates cause cardiovascular disease 2008-06-04
Håkan Törnqvist maps previously unknown mechanisms that may explain why air pollution in the form...

Discovery of new signal pathway important to diabetes research 2008-06-04
[PRESS RELEASE, 4 June 2008] Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Miami University have discovered that...

Forest fuel reduces climate changes 2008-06-03
Growing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere primarily from CO2 emissions from the combustion...

Class position of major importance in an individualised working life 2008-06-03
It is said that contemporary working life is less collectivistic than the one of yesterday,...

Shopping is a way of interacting with the world around us 2008-06-02
Our relationship with objects is multilayered and often very emotional, and this is expressed in...

Antibiotics may prevent stomach cancer 2008-06-02
[PRESS RELEASE, 2 June 2008] By identifying patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and treating them...

Golf prolongs life 2008-05-30
[PRESS RELEASE, 30 May 2008] Golf can be a good investment for the health, according...

Ten million US dollars for research into bio-inspired nanotechnology 2008-03-13
Professor Bengt Nordén at Chalmers University of Technology will receive, as one of twelve researchers...

Photonic technology boosts microwave signals 2008-03-12
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have investigated the possibility of using fibre optic technology...

Wind tunnel experiments award flight certificate to bats 2008-02-29
What?s the similarity between a bumblebee and a hummingbird? None - apart from one thing:...

Bioenergy­-For What and How Much? Now in Russian and in English! 2008-02-26
How far can bioenergy go in the energy systems of tomorrow? How much bioenergy can...

Network for Swedish nano research receives further boost 2008-02-22
The Swedish Micro and Nano Fabrication Network, MyFab, has now been strengthened through a grant...

Energetic nanoparticles swing sunlight into electricity 2008-02-20
The electrons in nanoparticles of noble metal oscillate together apace with the frequency of the...

Inside the head of an ape 2008-02-19
Do apes have imagination? How do they understand pictures? A years-long study of apes performed...

Identical twins not as identical as believed 2008-02-15
Contrary to our previous beliefs, identical twins are not genetically identical. This surprising finding...

Global trade in tiger shrimp threatens environment 2008-02-14
The cultivation of shrimp and fish in tropical coastal areas is often described as an...

High blood sugar can hamper memory 2008-02-01
In the journal Diabetes a research team from Umeå University and Stockholm University in Sweden...

High degree of resistance to antibiotics in Arctic birds 2008-01-10
In the latest issue of the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, Swedish researchers report that birds...

Siberian jays can communicate about behavior of birds of prey 2008-01-09
With the aid of various alarm calls the Siberian jay bird species tells other members...

Initiative to coordinate European microwave technology 2008-01-09
Microwave technology is a broad and diversified field with activities scattered among many European industrial...

Molecular code broken for drug industry?s pet proteins 2007-12-13
All cells are surrounded by protective, fatty membranes. In the cell membrane there are...

Ethnic discrimination not only based on prejudice 2007-12-04
Our belief in power hierarchies is important in how we view and treat people. This...

Possible new Alzheimer?s gene identified 2007-11-20
A variant of the gene CDC2 could possibly be used as a risk marker for...

Prion fingerprints detected with glowing molecule 2007-11-20
An effective and sensitive new method for detecting and characterizing prions, the infectious compounds behind...

Self-organizing nanoparticles: a model for tomorrow?s nanofactories 2007-10-31
With inspiration from bacteria and butterflies, researchers at Stockholm University have developed a new method...

New virus drug will have to shoot at moving targets 2007-10-19
The reproduction of the deadly hepatitis B virus is dependent on the mobility of one...

Pilots and air traffic controllers can swap roles with new technology 2007-10-11
New technology for air traffic control blurs the borderlines between what has traditionally been the...

New production method makes electric motors half as expensive and twice as good 2007-10-11
In a normal household there are some 60 electrically powered motors, in appliances, toys, TV,...

the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2007 2007-10-09
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics...

Help for diabetics in checking blood sugar 2007-10-08
There is a need today to be able to measure various concentrations of blood sugar...

Seed orchards save genetic diversity 2007-10-01
The young pine tree asked his neighbour on the Greek hillside in 2010, where did...

Swedish pasturelands save Europe?s butterflies 2007-09-28
Herb-rich pasturelands in Sweden?s woodland areas display a wealth of butterfly species that are dwindling...

Tardigrades from Sweden first animal in open space conditions 2007-09-21
?For the first time ever, animals are now being exposed to an unmitigated space environment,...

New discoveries about the interaction between the sun and the earth 2007-09-14
The process that opens up the earth?s protective magnetic field to the solar wind is...

New design methods promise better flight-control systems ? safer, cheaper, and greener aircraft 2007-09-12
A new EU project, coordinated by the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, is...

New gene found to be involved in ALS 2007-09-12
A gene that is involved in communication between nerve cells is strongly associated with non-hereditary...