Research at Uppsala University
Acute sleep loss may alter the way we see others
11 May 2022. A new study from Uppsala University shows that young adults when sleep-deprived evaluate angry faces ...
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Mapping people of the past by means of their bones
9 May 2022. What is the best way to find out about a human being or animal that has been dead for perhaps severa ...
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Are there earthquakes in Sweden?
14 April 2022. On average, a couple of earthquakes occur daily in Sweden. Most of them are so minor as to be detect ...
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Here you will find all research projects at Uppsala University funded by the main Swedish funding bodies. The search feature is based on the SweCRIS database.
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Vascular growth and permeability in health and disease
Research project from 2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Over the past 10-15 years, vascular biology has transformed from a mainly medical discipline concerned with thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis into a multifaceted biological science spanning ...
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The genetics of biodiversity
Research project from 2018-01-01 to 2027-12-31
The aim is to explore the relationship between genetic variation and biodiversity by combining genetic screens in non-model organisms (e.g. Atlantic herring and Darwin’s finches) with functional follow ...
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Houses and social practices in Swedish towns 1600-1850
Research project from 2021-01-01 to 2026-12-31
Housing is a fundamental dimension of human life. Yet, we know surprisingly little about dwelling houses in the past. The aim of this project is to reach deep and qualified knowledge about Swedish urban ...
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New Methods and Concepts for a Practice-Oriented History
Research project from 2019-12-01 to 2029-12-31
This project will:Develop new ways of conceptualizing and mapping change over time that make use of information on practices. The pair ´task-oriented´ and ´occupations-oriented´ societies are examples ...
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The Viking Phenomenon
Research project from 2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31
The Viking Age (c. AD 750-1100) has long been a touchstone of identity in the Nordic countries, not least in Sweden. While the Vikings enjoy a popular recognition common to few other ancient cultures, ...
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Research spotlight: The war in Ukraine
Putin’s vision of a conservative orthodox superpower
Following traditional, conservative and Christian Orthodox ideals, in contrast to the “morally adrif ...
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12 million Ukrainians expected to flee to the EU
Some 12 million Ukrainian refugees are expected to come to the EU. It's anticipated that more than o ...
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Mass exodus calls for many health actions
What health measures need implementing for people fleeing from the war in Ukraine? Soorej Jose Putho ...
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Research challenge: Antibiotic resistance
Every day, antibiotics save many lives all over the world. They have become indispensable in all kinds of situations, from basic healthcare to advanced medicine. But what will happen if antibiotics stop working?
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