Press releases from Uppsala University
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The secret of the supervolcano
25 januari 2017
Researchers have now found an explanation for what triggered the largest volcanic eruption witnessed by humankind. The volcano’s secret was reveale...
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Cell of origin affects malignancy and drug sensitivity of brain tumours
24 januari 2017
Patients with glioblastoma have very poor prognosis since there are no effective therapies. In a study published in Cell Reports, researchers at Up...
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Climate change altered the natural selection – large forehead patch no longer a winner
24 januari 2017
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have found evidence of that climate change upends selection of face characteristics in the collar...
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A new principle for epigenetic changes
20 januari 2017
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have found evidence of a new principle for how epigenetic changes can occur. The principle is bas...
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Delayed clamping prevents anaemia
17 januari 2017
When clamping of the umbilical cord is delayed, iron deficiency up to six months of age can be prevented, according to a new study from Uppsala Uni...
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New research study creates new opportunities for treating brain diseases
16 januari 2017
Immunotherapy has proven to be effective against many serious diseases. But to treat diseases in the brain, the antibodies must first get past the ...
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Increased cooperation between preschool and CHC to identify children with mental health problems
13 januari 2017
It is beneficial to systematise the exchange of information between parents, preschool and child care centres (CHCs) to increase the focus on young...
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Inhibition of EZH2 might be new therapy of multiple myeloma
12 januari 2017
In a study published in the scientific journal Oncotarget, researchers from Uppsala University show how the protein EZH2 affects the development of...
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Researchers discover ‘Marvel microbes’ explaining how cells became complex
11 januari 2017
In a new study, published in Nature, an international research group led from Uppsala University presents the discovery of a group of microbes that...
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North-South divide in science - a hinder action on climate change?
04 januari 2017
Northern domination of science relevant to climate-change policy and practice globally and lack of research led by Southern researchers in Southern...
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Live cell imaging using a smartphone
21 december 2016
A recent study from Uppsala University shows how smartphones can be used to make movies of living cells, without the need for expensive equipment. ...
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Studies of one of the world’s rarest birds, the Rufous-headed Robin
20 december 2016
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden have put together all known information about the...
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Therapy response in brain tumour cells is linked to disease prognosis
13 december 2016
The brain tumour form glioblastoma is difficult to treat and has very poor prognosis. In a new study, published today in the journal Cell Reports, ...
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Collective dynamics in magnetic nano-structures
08 december 2016
Researchers at the Division of Solid-state Physics and the Division of Material Physics at Uppsala University have shown how the collective dynamic...
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Localised immunotherapy new possibility to treat bladder cancer
08 december 2016
Antibody-based immunotherapy is a new promising method to treat cancer. Unfortunately, today’s treatments can result in adverse side effects. New f...
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One specific gene explains many diseases
08 december 2016
Genetic differences in the FADS1 gene determine the risk for many different diseases. The ability to produce polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and ...
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Endangered Australasian marsupials are ancient survivors of climate change
24 november 2016
In a new paper, published in Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers has analysed fossils and DNA from living and recently extinct...
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Rallies, Protests, and Black Friday: Physics finds dangers hiding in plain sight
23 november 2016
Inspired by the way people move at heavy metal concerts, an international team of researchers from Uppsala University and Harvard University have l...
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Watching how plants make oxygen
21 november 2016
In a new study, an international team of researchers made significant progress in visualizing the process how plants split water to produce oxygen....
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Cooking and masculinity in Sweden
21 november 2016
In a newly published study in The Sociological Review, researchers from Uppsala University and Stockholm University have explored how everyday dome...