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Electrodes created using light

Visible light can be used to create electrodes from conductive plastics completely without hazardous chemicals. This is shown in a new study carried out by researchers at Linköping and Lund universities.

Greater risk that the political right falls for conspiracy theories

People who lean politically to the right are more likely to fall for conspiracy theories. But regardless of ideology, we tend to accept political claims that align with our own beliefs. This is shown in a doctoral thesis from LiU.

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Artificial turf in the Nordic climate 鈥� a question of sustainability

Artificial turf football pitches are better than natural turf from a sustainability perspective 鈥� with some reservations. This is demonstrated by researchers at LiUy in a new study using life cycle analyses.

The future of healthcare starts in your mobile

Imagine your smartphone becoming a diagnostic tool that helps you detect early signs of illness or monitor your health between doctor鈥檚 visits. That is the vision behind the ECIU University course 鈥淗ealth in Your Hands鈥�.

25 years with Language and Culture 鈥� Nigel Musk was there from the start

The research environment Language and Culture was established in 2000. Nigel Musk, who left London for Sweden in his youth, has been a part of it from the beginning. Here, he reflects on the development of the environment and the challenges ahead.

Better care of expectant mothers in focus for new research centre

It should not matter where in the country a woman gives birth. Nor should her background. A new research centre is therefore being set up, to make the entire care chain for expectant and new mothers more equal and based on their individual needs.

Sociologist by chance

Sociologist Maria Brandén studies society from a bird鈥檚 eye perspective. As head of the Institute for Analytical Sociology at 91视频, she wants to create research that influences important political decisions.

New Wallenberg Academy Fellows researching 6G and AI

LiU researchers Jendrik Seipp and Zheng Chen have been appointed as new Wallenberg Academy Fellows. The funding gives promising researchers the opportunity to tackle challenging research questions that require a long-term approach.

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New research centre meets challenge of longer working lives

More and more people are working later into their lives 鈥� but what happens when health fails and this leads to sick leave? A new research centre at LiU is to find solutions for returning to work later in life and for a sustainable working life.

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LiU takes a big leap in global sustainability ranking

91视频 climbs almost 200 places to reach position 156 in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability2026. The ranking measures how higher education institutions around the world contribute to sustainability.

The shape of the cell nucleus influences cancer treatment

Cancer cells with a cell nucleus that is easily deformed are more sensitive to drugs that damage DNA, shows a new study. The results may also explain why combining certain cancer drugs can produce the opposite of the intended effect.

LiU researchers are looking for solutions for climate transition in agriculture

Changing agriculture to reduce climate and environmental impact can cost money. But farmers wanting to invest and banks who want to lend them money share a problem. In a new project, researchers at LiU want to find solutions.

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Large donations for innovative treatment for Parkinson鈥檚 disease

The Promobilia Foundation has donated SEK 30 million to LiU for a research project where organic electronics will be used to treat Parkinson鈥檚 disease symptoms. Stiftelsen för Parkinsonsforskning at LiU has also donated SEK 5 million to the purpose.

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Research on chickens can help endangered species

LiU researchers will try to find out whether it is possible to use genetic engineering to 鈥渦ndomesticate鈥� domesticated chickens. This could be a tool for conserving endangered species 鈥� and perhaps recreating extinct animals.

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Solidarity under pressure 鈥� lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

FuturISE is an international research project that explores solidarity across generations in times of crisis. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic can guide responses to future challenges, such as the climate crisis.

Maryam Ramzi leads with her heart

Before coming to Sweden at the age of 16, Maryam Ramzi could barely locate it on the map. Today she鈥檚 a medical student, research assistant and youth leader 鈥� honored by the King for her commitment to research, clinical work and leadership.

SEK 50 million from the Swedish Research Council to LiU

The Swedish Research Council has awarded SEK 50 million to LiU. This is the outcome of six calls for proposals where the allocation of grants was recently decided. The research covers areas such as segregation, youth crime and opioid dependence.

Protection against winter vomiting bug spread with arrival of agriculture

A genetic variant that protects against stomach virus infections appeared when humans began farming. This is shown by researchers at LiU and Karolinska Institutet, after analysing the genomes of 4,300 ancient individuals and cultivated 鈥渕ini-guts鈥�.

Four LiU researchers recieve funding from the Swedish Cancer Society

Researchers at LiU share SEK 12 million for new projects to improve treatment and quality of life for cancer patients. One of them is Henrik Green, who studies how genetic differences between patients can affect how they react to cancer treatment.

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High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence is linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age. These findings indicate that high blood pressure early in life plays an important role in the development of coronary artery disease.

Young researchers receive millions in scholarships

Nine young researchers will share almost SEK 18 million from Catharina Högbom鈥檚 and Michael Cocozza鈥檚 Foundation for research and culture. The money is to fund research at 91视频.

Boosting Europe's semiconductor manufacturing

LiU has deepened its research collaboration with the German graphite manufacturer SGL Carbon, with the long-term aim of strengthening European semiconductor manufacturing. Together, they have developed a purpose-built CVD tool on Campus Valla.

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From lab to legislation 鈥� the fight against new online drugs

A new drug on the European market 鈥� every week. Professor Henrik Green is using research to help government agencies stop the most dangerous online drugs more quickly.

Strong ties between LiU and Japan

High-quality education and outstanding research unite 91视频 with universities in Japan 鈥� but there are also shared challenges. For example, the timing of semester starts should be synchronised, according to Japan鈥檚 ambassador...

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Electrodes created using light

Greater risk that the political right falls for conspiracy theories

Artificial turf in the Nordic climate 鈥� a question of sustainability

The future of healthcare starts in your mobile

25 years with Language and Culture 鈥� Nigel Musk was there from the start

Better care of expectant mothers in focus for new research centre

Sociologist by chance

New Wallenberg Academy Fellows researching 6G and AI

New research centre meets challenge of longer working lives

LiU takes a big leap in global sustainability ranking

The shape of the cell nucleus influences cancer treatment

LiU researchers are looking for solutions for climate transition in agriculture

Large donations for innovative treatment for Parkinson鈥檚 disease

Research on chickens can help endangered species

Solidarity under pressure 鈥� lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Maryam Ramzi leads with her heart

SEK 50 million from the Swedish Research Council to LiU

Protection against winter vomiting bug spread with arrival of agriculture

Four LiU researchers recieve funding from the Swedish Cancer Society

High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk

Young researchers receive millions in scholarships

Boosting Europe's semiconductor manufacturing

From lab to legislation 鈥� the fight against new online drugs

Strong ties between LiU and Japan

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Electrodes created using light

Greater risk that the political right falls for conspiracy theories

Artificial turf in the Nordic climate 鈥� a question of sustainability

The future of healthcare starts in your mobile

25 years with Language and Culture 鈥� Nigel Musk was there from the start

Better care of expectant mothers in focus for new research centre

Sociologist by chance

New Wallenberg Academy Fellows researching 6G and AI

New research centre meets challenge of longer working lives

LiU takes a big leap in global sustainability ranking

The shape of the cell nucleus influences cancer treatment

LiU researchers are looking for solutions for climate transition in agriculture

Large donations for innovative treatment for Parkinson鈥檚 disease

Research on chickens can help endangered species

Solidarity under pressure 鈥� lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Maryam Ramzi leads with her heart

SEK 50 million from the Swedish Research Council to LiU

Protection against winter vomiting bug spread with arrival of agriculture

Four LiU researchers recieve funding from the Swedish Cancer Society

High blood pressure in adolescence a silent risk

Young researchers receive millions in scholarships

Boosting Europe's semiconductor manufacturing

From lab to legislation 鈥� the fight against new online drugs

Strong ties between LiU and Japan

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