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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Five researchers from Lund University and the University of Geneva has bedn granted altogether 200 000 Euro from Bo & Kerstin Hjelt Foundation for type 2 diabetes. Dr Jens Lagerstedt, Lund University: "Zinc transporter ZnT8 and type 2 diabetes" (€50 000)Dr Jonathan Esguerra, Lund University: "Characterization of non-c
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/grants-hjelt-foundation - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. People with type 2 diabetes have epigenetic changes on their DNA that healthy individuals do not have. This has been shown in a major study by researchers at Lund University. The researchers also found epigenetic changes of a large number of genes that contribute to reduced insulin production. “This shows that the ris
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/epigenetic-changes-could-explain-type-2-diabetes - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Using magnetically controlled nanoparticles to force tumour cells to ‘commit suicide’ sounds like science fiction, but could be a future part of cancer treatment. “The clever thing about the technique is that we can target selected cells without harming surrounding tissue”, said Professor Erik Renström from Lund Unive
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/nanoparticles-cause-cancer-cells-commit-suicide - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. “The increased risk of diabetes has previously been explained by the fact that cystic fibrosis causes damage to the pancreas, where the blood-sugar regulating hormone insulin is produced. We are the first research group to show that the mutated gene that causes cystic fibrosis also plays an important role in the relea
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/cystic-fibrosis-and-diabetes-link-explained - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The Swedish Innovation Agency, VINNOVA, has granted 100 MSEK to the Strategic Innovation Programme, SIO Chronic Diseases, with the overall aim to create better health and increased growth in Sweden. If Sweden is to remain competitive on the global life science stage, the opportunities for turning research results into
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/100-millions-strengthen-swedish-life-science-sector - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. By studying identical twins, researchers from Lund University in Sweden have identified mechanisms that could be behind the development of type 2 diabetes. This may explain cases where one identical twin develops type 2 diabetes. The study involved 14 pairs of identical twins in Sweden and Denmark. One twin had type 2
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/study-identical-twins-reveal-type-2-diabetes-clues - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Antidiabetics that also provide cardiovascular benefit is a key unmet need in diabetes treatment. ApoA-l is a protein shown to have both glucose lowering and cholesterol-lowering effects and has been investigated by Jens Lagerstedt and Karin Stenkula for its therapeutic potential. They have now received 2,5 million Da
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/lagerstedt-and-stenkula-receive-novo-seed-grant - 2026-09-25
This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have found a new type of biomarker that can predict the risk of type 2 diabetes, by detecting epigenetic changes in specific genes through a simple blood test. “This could motivate a person at risk to change their lifestyle”, says Karl Bacos, researcher in epigenetics at Lund U
https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood - 2026-09-25
In this thesis, an instrument using a broadband light beam for remote sensing of insects was developed. The thickness of a free-flying insect wing was measured at a distance of 85 m and with an accuracy of 2 nm. Insects play a key role in the ecosystem and are essential for biodiversity. Detecting and monitoring the millions of insects in our environment is a major challenge. The use of lasers and
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/remote-sensing-insects-laser-light-finished-master-project - 2026-09-25
Let me clarify that we are not referring to blood plasma, as that pertains to the field of biology. Instead, we are discussing the fourth state of matter, which can be envisioned as a mixture of electrons, atoms, and excited species. To put it simply, it can be described as an ionized gas or a "soup" of charged particles. Our research group focuses on exploring the applications of plasmas in diffe
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/unveiling-plasma-mysteries-harnessing-3d-tomography-and-laser-power - 2026-09-25
What if it was possible to identify elements by simply shining a light on them? This proposed method might make it possible to do just that - by analysing just one photograph. Many of us have probably encountered a pen with” invisible” ink that is only visible if you shine on it with a UV lamp. Besides that, these are useful for writing secret messages, they also demonstrate an interesting phenome
A newly developed sample delivery system at MAX IV lets researchers study the properties of aerosol particles. With this knowledge, they can further understand the health and climate effects of soot from burning fuels for transportation or natural emissions. Read more at the homepage of MAX IV
Can metals really burn? Well yes, and you have most definitely seen them burn since metals often are used in fireworks to get different colors. These colorful flames have the potential to be used as alternative to gasoline and other fossil fuels in a clean cycle for storing energy. This cycle will start with a pure metal powder such as aluminium or iron. Then, the powder is burned where energy is
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/metals-alternative-fossil-fuels - 2026-09-25
Soot can be emitted from both natural and anthropogenic sources, including mineral deposits, open forest fires, savanna burnings, biomass burning, residential burning, and fossil fuel combustion. It absorbs solar radiation and contributes to atmospheric heating. Soot nanostructures contain varying levels of toxic chemicals that can penetrate deep into the bodies of humans and animals, leading to r
The contribution of carbon dioxide emissions from combustion to global warming is well known. How can this be mitigated? One way is carbon-free combustion with hydrogen. But how about challenges with hydrogen handling, storage and distribution? Combustion of hydrogen (H2) can provide energy without net carbon dioxide emissions contributing to global warming. However, hydrogen is very flammable, ma
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/ammonia-fuel-and-hydrogen-carrier - 2026-09-25
A gas turbine is a combustion engine that can convert fuel to mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for producing electric power and generating thrust in a jet aircraft. We are all well familiar with climate change, global warming and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gases. The use of hydrogen in the process industry, e.g., for steel production, in the power industry for electric
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/hydrogen-operation-siemens-industrial-gas-turbines - 2026-09-25
We are working in close collaboration with neuroscientists from the B.R.A.I.N.S unit at the Biomedical Center to develop techniques for 3D imaging of cleared mouse brain tissue. These techniques will assist their research on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Clearing of tissue have become increasingly popular within the neuroimaging community over the last decade, as it offers researchers the n
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/advanced-microscopy-imaging-whole-mouse-brains-3d - 2026-09-25
Our group works with medical laser diagnostics, specifically aimed at monitoring of oxygen in lungs using the GAs in Scattering Media Absorption Spectroscopy (GASMAS) technique. This has found successful application in the monitoring of the lung function for preterm infants, where careful monitoring of spatially distributed oxygen content can lead to optimal respiratory support and prompt detectio
Imagine you had to get surgery due to esophagus cancer. Initially, you seem to recover well, but suddenly you are rushed to emergency surgery. The wound has failed to heal and the inflammation has caused severe, life-threatening sepsis. What if this could have been prevented? What if your doctors could have seen the problem in the wound days before the severe problem occurred, and been able to fix
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/method-measuring-healing-after-surgery - 2026-09-25
How can we stop global warming? Simple: we need to stop burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, it is difficult to replace fossil fuels in all parts of society. In this project, we develop laser techniques that can help us understand the how energy is produced when different things burn, which will help developing new, clean biofuels. There are some areas in society where burning things is the best/e
https://www.combustionphysics.lu.se/article/lasers-will-help-us-discover-fuels-tomorrow - 2026-09-25
