Research
At the School of Science and Technology, research is pursued in the subjects of biology, computer science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering and mathematics. Much of the research revolves around our three strong research environments AASS, The life Science Centre and MTM.
Research Environments
News
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New research shows how fibre affects the immune system
Örebro researcher Victor Castro-Alves has discovered why fibre is good for the immune system – at the cellular level. His findings may eventually help make it possible to use food as a medicine for inflammatory bowel diseases like IBS and IBD.
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Plastic-associated chemicals in electronic waste affect human cells and may cause health risks
Electronic waste such as lamps, computers and mobile phones contain chemicals that can cause endocrine disruption and inflammation in human cells. This is the result of research at Örebro University. Hormonal disorders can cause biological effects that...
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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...
