By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 22 November 2021 Researcher Emma Nilsson has analysed microRNA in fat biopsies from identical twins with and without type 2 diabetes. Photo: Kennet Ruona Identical twins share the same DNA, but one twin may suffer from type 2 diabetes while the other twin does not develop the disease. A study led by Lund University in Swed

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/twin-study-finds-type-2-diabetes-clues-epigenetic-changes - 2025-04-29

Published 3 December 2021 Charlotte Ling has been awarded a distinguished professor grant within medicine and health between 2021 and 2030. Photo: Kennet Ruona Charlotte Ling, a professor of epigenetics and diabetes at Lund University, has been awarded a distinguished professor grant in medicine and health by the Swedish Research Council.  The grant of 50 million SEK over a period of ten years wil

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/distinguished-professor-grant-researcher-epigenetics-and-diabetes - 2025-04-29

By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 14 December 2021 The study participants were served portions of white wheat bread during the two meals. After the meal intervention, blood sugar and insulin levels differed between different groups of participants. Photo: Petra Olsson A lot of research explains which diets may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/bread-study-examines-role-genes-breaking-down-food - 2025-04-29

By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 11 January 2022 Dina Mansour Aly, one of the main authors behind the study, has carried out several genetical analyses. Photo: Petra Olsson Previous research from Lund University has shown that diabetes can be divided into five groups with different disease progression. A new study published in Nature Genetics demonstrates

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/new-research-highlights-genetic-differences-between-different-forms-type-2-diabetes - 2025-04-29

By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 28 January 2022 The Swedish diabetes summits are organised by the two Swedish strategic research areas within diabetes. Photo: Kennet Ruona The fourth Swedish diabetes summit will be held as an online meeting on the 10th and 11th of February. The meeting brings together diabetes researchers in Sweden for new interactions a

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/swedish-diabetes-summit-brings-together-diabetes-researchers-new-collaborations - 2025-04-29

By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 31 January 2022 Myriam Aouadi, a researcher in immunometabolism at Karolinska Institutet, receives the Leif C. Groop prize for scientific excellence that will benefit patients with type 2 diabetes. Photo: Karolinska Institutet Myriam Aouadi is awarded the Leif C. Groop award for her research on the mechanisms behind the de

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/myriam-aouadi-receives-leif-c-groop-award-outstanding-diabetes-research - 2025-04-29

By petra [dot] olsson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Petra Olsson) - published 22 February 2022 A diet rich in sugar and fat led to memory impairment in mice, but the damage does not have to be permanent. Food impacts not only the body but also the brain. Researchers at Lund University strive to understand how a diet rich on fat and sugar impacts memory functions in relation to obesity and type 2 dia

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/diet-rich-fat-and-sugar-damaged-memory-mice-not-permanently - 2025-04-29

Published 1 October 2015 People with increased risk of type 2 diabetes need to exercise more than others to achieve the same results, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden. The cause of type 2 diabetes is linked to both genetics and lifestyle. If you have an immediate relative (mother, father, sibling) with type 2 diabetes, the risk of contracting the diabetes is about three tim

https://www.ludc.lu.se/article/exercise-good-everyone-some-struggle-more-others - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 13 December 2024 Photo: Johan Persson The Pufendorf institute celebrates 15 years as an Institute for Advanced Study and many interdisciplinary groups have been at here and experienced the value of thinking and working together across disciplinary boundaries. We are happy to see that Pufendorf collaborations have conti

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/our-alumni-are-golden-and-deserve-bonus - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 20 January 2025 2024 was the year when Pufendorf IAS' calls for applications reached further and beyond. We received many applications both to start Advanced Study Groups and Themes at the Pufendorf Institute. Decisions on which Theme applications will go all the way will be made in April. Right now, we are pleased to

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/four-new-advanced-study-groups-start-1-february-2025 - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 6 March 2025 Photo: Sangharsh Lohakare/Unsplash. As advancements in genetic technology continue to benefit human health, concerns are mounting over their potential misuse in geopolitical conflicts. While discussions on the risks of genetic technology in international affairs have often focused on dramatic scenarios – s

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/greyzone-genomics-assessing-risks-dna-technology-global-power-struggles - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 24 March 2025 Photo: Nilotpal Maity/unsplash Although the public sector makes up half of our economy, there is currently no interdisciplinary tax centre in Sweden. By linking research to specific societal challenges, Lund University aims to contribute to a more sustainable and efficient tax policy, while also reinforci

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/researchers-lund-university-launch-swedens-first-interdisciplinary-tax-centre - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 31 March 2025 Photo: Hanna Barakat & Cambridge Diversity Fund The digital transformation of our world and the use of innovative digital technologies, including AI, reshape economic, social, political, and cultural interactions in most areas of life. While digital technologies may offer possibilities for development and

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/welcome-conference-digijustice-human-rights-age-ai-15-may - 2025-04-29

By asa [dot] thormahlen [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Åsa Thormählen) - published 9 April 2025 Photo: Johan Persson Soon, it is that time of year again, where current Themes, our interdisciplinary research groups here at Pufendorf IAS, arrange a palette of events. The events are open for all and free admission - but you do need to register for them. Enjoy interdisciplinary research outreach at its b

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/eventful-spring-awaits - 2025-04-29

By cecilia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (Cecilia von Arnold) - published 22 June 2023 The new Advanced Study Groups, who will start their work at the institute in September, will investigate questions related to: artistic processes in music and literary creation; land use conflicts in Sweden; the energy crisis impacts on households; industries and on the energy transition; and the li

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/institute-welcomes-four-new-advanced-study-groups-autumn - 2025-04-29

By cecilia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (Cecilia von Arnold) - published 8 September 2023 The Institute announces yearly calls for application to Themes and Advanced Study Groups. Researchers at Lund University are now invited to apply for Themes and Advanced Study Groups, starting in 2024. Theme applications  A Theme must be innovative in nature and revolve around a research issue w

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/call-applications-pufendorf-ias-are-now-open-0 - 2025-04-29

By cecilia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (Cecilia von Arnold) - published 22 September 2023 Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard is usually working as a professor of music at Aalborg University in Denmark, but for the coming six months he is joining the Theme Sound of Democracy at the Pufendorf IAS as a guest researcher. What is your background and research interests, and how does it connect to the

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/sound-engineer-and-roadie-professor-music-meet-guest-researcher-mark-grimshaw-aagaard - 2025-04-29

By cecillia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (Cecilia von Arnold) - published 9 November 2023 Berit Løkensgard Strand is a professor in biopolymers and biomaterials at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. In autumn 2023 and spring 2024, she is an International Fellow at the Pufendorf IAS, working with the Theme Roadmap of Biomaterials 4.0. What is your background and resea

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/meet-guest-researcher-berit-lokensgard-strand - 2025-04-29

By cecilia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (cecilia von Arnold) - published 24 November 2023 Marie Koldkjær Højlund is a composer, sound artist and associate professor of Sound Studies at Aarhus University. Marie Koldkjær Højlund is composer, sound artist and associate professor of Sound Studies at Aarhus University. In autumn 2023, she's an International Fellow at the Pufendorf IAS, wo

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/meet-guest-researcher-marie-koldkjaer-hojlund - 2025-04-29

By cecilia [dot] von_arnold [at] pi [dot] lu [dot] se (Cecilia von Arnold) - published 5 January 2024 Sierd de Vries is an associate professor at the department of Hydraulic Engineering at Delft University (Netherlands), and will be working as a guest researcher with the Theme Coastal Perspectives. What is your background and research interests?I work on the creation of sustainable coastal landsca

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/article/meet-guest-researcher-sierd-de-vries - 2025-04-29