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Aggressive brain tumours build protective “sugar shield” to survive extreme stress
For the first time, researchers have identified a previously unrecognized metabolic defence mechanism in aggressive brain tumours: a sugar-rich shield that surrounds tumour cells…
Lund professor appointed new Chair of the Class for Medical Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Thoas Fioretos, research group leader and professor of clinical genetics at Lund University, was recently elected as chair of the Class for medical sciences of the Royal Swedish…
New Lund model aims to shorten the path to life-saving cell and gene therapies
Despite groundbreaking research, many cell and gene therapies do not make it all the way to the patients. Researchers and clinicians in Lund have now presented a new model for…
New blood marker reduces the risk of a false diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
New blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease are making early diagnosis increasingly feasible. However, the fact that the markers being measured change long before any…
Early weight gain can have lifelong consequences
The results from a study from Lund University show a clear pattern: weight gain early in adulthood has the greatest impact.
Lund University professor to lead Nature Medicine Commission on Data-driven Obesity Management
The Nature Medicine Commission on Data-Driven Obesity Management will bring together global experts and datasets to tackle the growing burden of obesity-related noncommunicable…
Lund University Professor to lead Lancet Commission on Precision Medicine
A new Lancet Commission on Precision Health has been launched to develop a comprehensive framework for integrating precision approaches into health systems worldwide. The…
Parkinson's medication shows promise in treating treatment-resistant depression
For many people who suffer from depression, the condition is not just about feeling down, but also about a loss of motivation and difficulty finding pleasure in activities they…
Thesis strengthens forensic assessments in cases of suspected stabbings
How can it be determined whether a person has died by suicide or homicide – an assessment that is key to the legal process?