Research news
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Higher PFAS levels in Arctic precipitation during sunlight
Snow falling on Svalbard contains higher levels of PFAS during the sunny months compared to the dark winter months. Research from Örebro University shows up to 71 times higher levels of these chemicals during the archipelago’s sunniest period. “Sunlight...
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Multiple sclerosis following severe Covid-19
Covid-19 may be a risk factor for multiple sclerosis (MS). This has been shown by new research at Örebro University and Örebro University Hospital, Sweden.
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New research: IBD can be detected up to 16 years before onset
Scientists at Örebro University have identified specific protein patterns in blood that can predict inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) up to 16 years before diagnosis.
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New heart model using human cells aims to unravel the causes of heart diseases
Researchers at Örebro University have created a heart model using human cells. The goal is to understand what causes cardiovascular diseases and why infections can increase the risk of developing them.
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Amy Loutfi appointed program director for WASP – Sweden’s leading AI research initiative
In January 2025, she will take over as program director for WASP. Amy Loutfi, professor of computer science and pro-vice-chancellor for AI at Örebro University, is passionate about strategic AI-related matters for all of Sweden.
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Innovative research from Örebro University on IVA’s top 100 list
Three Örebro projects are included in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ top 100 research projects with the greatest potential to benefit society: NanoSafety2, Green-AI, and Campus.AI. “An honour. This strengthens my commitment to using...
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Discovery could help slow the next pandemic
Imagine a cure available as a nasal spray that reduces the spread of viruses like corona and influenza. A pharmaceutical treatment could go to market in a few years.
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New research shows a link between inflammatory bowel disease and joint problems
There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis – a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. The risk is particularly high among patients with Crohn’s disease and those who were diagnosed with...
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Study of AI images – teenagers are always beautiful, happy, and successful
In AI-generated images, teenagers are always attractive, with thick hair and perfect skin. They wear jeans and the same style of shoes. And always happy and projecting success.
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Why learning new things is more challenging for older people
Our brains change as we age, and connections between the different parts of the brain become less efficient. This explains why learning new things is more challenging for older people, according to Pernilla Andersson’s doctoral thesis in psychology.