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It is well known that type 2 diabetes raises the risk of dementia. The reasons for this are less clear, but one explanation could be insulin resistance in the brain, according to Malin Wennström, a researcher at Lund University´s Molecular Memory Research Unit. She has received EUR 700,000 from the Swedish Research Council to investigate her theory."The goal is to find measureable biomarkers early

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/diabetes-link-dementia-be-examined - 2025-12-01

The majority of gastic bypass patients mysterioulsy recover from their type 2 diabetes within days, before any weight loss has taken place. A study at Lund University Diabetes Centre in Sweden has now shown that the insulin-producing beta cells increase in number and performance after the surgery. “We have suspected this for a while, but there have not previously been any models to prove it”, says

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-findings-gastric-bypass-and-diabetes - 2025-12-01

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-coding RNAs in the pancreatic islets of Langerhans and identification of circulati

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/grants-hjelt-foundation - 2025-12-01

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 risk of developing type 2 diabetes is not only genetic, but also epigenetic”, said C

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/epigenetic-changes-could-explain-type-2-diabetes - 2025-12-01

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 University. In brief, the technique involves getting the nanoparticles into a tumour c

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/nanoparticles-cause-cancer-cells-commit-suicide - 2025-12-01

“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 release of insulin. The risk of diabetes is not only explained by the destruction of t

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/cystic-fibrosis-and-diabetes-link-explained - 2025-12-01

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 innovations providing growth and benefit for patients need to be improved. SIO C

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/100-millions-strengthen-swedish-life-science-sector - 2025-12-01

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 diabetes and the other was healthy.“Twins are a good model for finding mechanism

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/study-identical-twins-reveal-type-2-diabetes-clues - 2025-12-01

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 Danish kroner from the Novo Seeds for taking innvoation a step further. The goal is

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/lagerstedt-and-stenkula-receive-novo-seed-grant - 2025-12-01

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 University. The results are published today in Nature Communications. Predicting t

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-method-measures-risk-type-2-diabetes-blood - 2025-12-01

As part of the FORMAS-funded research project "Fair Gold? Institutionalising Labour and Environmental Standards Along the Certified Gold Supply Chain" led by researcher Muriel Côte, a seminar was recently organised at the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, in collaboration with several partner institutions. The seminar brought together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and small-scale g

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/we-felt-seen-gold-miners-researchers-and-policymakers-found-common-ground-paris - 2025-12-01

The search is on for 25 researchers from around the world in Lund University’s largest ever international recruitment drive. The main focus will be on AI research and other areas in which the University has a strategic focus. A total of 15 assistant professors (associate senior lecturers) will be recruited to all faculties at Lund University. Eight of the positions have a specific focus on AI rese

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/new-position-assistant-professor-human-geography-focus-geoai-regional-development-and-spatial - 2025-12-01

Two new positions at KEG! Senior Lecturer in Human EcologyRead about the position hereDoctoral student in Economic GeographyRead about the position here 

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/become-our-new-colleague - 2025-12-01

Three researchers from the University have been granted, and human geographer Johan Miörner is one of them. The three projects are receiving a total of SEK 50 million in funding from the ERC. Johan Miörners project is titled Socio-technical modularity and the decentralization of infrastructure.What is your research project about?”The project is about decentralised and modular infrastructure soluti

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/researcher-department-awarded-erc-starting-grants - 2025-12-01

We want to congratulate Alvaro von Borries, who successfully defended his doctoral thesis with the title "Structures and Dynamics of Low-income Work in Sweden: A Geographical Inquiry." We took the opportunity to ask Alvaro a few questions about his thesis. What is your dissertation about?- My dissertation examines the geography of low-income work in Sweden between 1990 and 2020, with a focus on re

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/alvaro-von-borries-sucessfully-defended-his-thesis-economic-geography - 2025-12-01

Neurodivergent individuals risk being overlooked as new technologies and work practices emerge in the green transition. In an article in The Conversation, researcher Martina Angela Caretta, PhD, who conducted research during Northvolt's early establishment and personnel recruitment, reminds us that fairness and inclusion must be built into sustainability efforts, not added afterwards.Link to the a

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/green-transition-must-leave-no-one-behind - 2025-12-01

Lund University invites you to the inauguration ceremony for 28 new professors. Three professors from the department will be inaugurated: Markus Grillitsch, Katherine Gough and Glyn Williams. The University’s new professors are inaugurated by the vice-chancellor, and after the inauguration, one of the new professors, Erik Green, will hold a short popular science lecture.  Musicians from Lund Akade

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/three-professors-departement-be-inaugurated - 2025-12-01

Ola Hall, head of department, has initiated a new Competence Centre on Earth Observation and Social Sciences — a hub for research, collaboration, and innovation at the intersection of satellite data, AI, and societal development. - Our goal is to bridge Earth observation and social science to better understand and address key societal challenges — from sustainability and welfare to urban change an

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/launch-new-competence-centre-earth-observation-and-social-sciences - 2025-12-01

This three-week event will feature 35 different interactive webinars with recruitment staff, programme staff, and current students. You can join our recruitment officers for a presentation and Q&A about how to apply, subject area sessions with an open Q&A with programme staff and students from each faculty, and several live chat events with current students and alumni! Be sure to stop by and join

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/join-us-lund-university-applicant-weeks-28-november-16-december-2022 - 2025-12-01

We are happy to announce 1-2 PhD positions in Human Geography at the department. Click here to read more and to apply.  

https://www.keg.lu.se/en/article/1-2-doctoral-studentships-human-geography - 2025-12-01