https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-3b24ab90.png 128 23 en 15 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:30:34 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/grades-are-not-comparable-across-schools-in-sweden-3475062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/grades-are-not-comparable-across-schools-in-sweden-3475062?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:52:41 +0000 Researchers at Uppsala University have adapted Cell Painting, a widely used imaging method in drug discovery, to look at individual cells inside small 3D clusters of cancer cells. Two drugs that looked almost identical in ordinary flat cell cultures behaved differently in 3D, and the team linked the difference to how each drug switches on the cell’s p53 stress response. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/transparent-minispheres-reveal-that-some-look-alike-cancer-drugs-part-ways-in-3d-3474497?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/transparent-minispheres-reveal-that-some-look-alike-cancer-drugs-part-ways-in-3d-3474497?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:55:06 +0000 A new model has made it possible to estimate how the backbones of some of the first animals on land could and could not move using sturgeon as a material analogue. These results disprove a long-standing hypothesis that changes in early tetrapod anatomy as they moved onto land gave them improved neck mobility. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/early-tetrapods-had-surprisingly-little-ability-to-move-their-necks-3473917?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/early-tetrapods-had-surprisingly-little-ability-to-move-their-necks-3473917?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-treatment-may-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-failure-after-a-heart-attack-3459657?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-treatment-may-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-failure-after-a-heart-attack-3459657?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:16:15 +0000 Researchers at Uppsala University have calculated that the Sun contains 55 per cent more silver than previously estimated. The results are based on more realistic modelling of the Sun’s atmosphere and resolve a long-standing problem of missing silver in the solar system. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/the-sun-contains-more-silver-than-previously-estimated-3458820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/the-sun-contains-more-silver-than-previously-estimated-3458820?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:32:04 +0000 Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a completely new fungal species, which they chose to name after the King of Sweden. The species has been given the Latin name Semicentenialea rex, which means fifty-year anniversary of the King. It is the first known representative of a new class of fungi that will be called Semicentenialomycetes. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/a-new-class-of-fungi-named-after-the-king-of-sweden-3458721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/a-new-class-of-fungi-named-after-the-king-of-sweden-3458721?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:35:37 +0000 Two people with the same BMI may have entirely different risks of developing type 2 diabetes, depending on the biological mechanisms underlying their overweight. Some types of obesity increase a person’s risk of diabetes, while others do not influence the risk at all, or even appear to be protective. Now researcher's describe the different molecular processes that drive these differences. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/diabetes-risk-varies-despite-the-same-bmi-3458720?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/diabetes-risk-varies-despite-the-same-bmi-3458720?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000 A new type of hip replacement implant reduces the risk of joint dislocation after surgery by 70 per cent. This is the finding of a new study involving 1,600 patients across 44 hospitals in Sweden and the UK, as published in The Lancet. The new implant consists of a small ball encased in a much larger plastic ball, which gives better stability. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/70-per-cent-lower-risk-of-complications-with-new-hip-replacement-implant-3456439?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/70-per-cent-lower-risk-of-complications-with-new-hip-replacement-implant-3456439?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:47:31 +0000 Men are over-represented when it comes to heart disease, but there are certain conditions that mainly affect women, such as ‘broken-heart syndrome’. Stress and anxiety are common in this group. A new study led by researchers at Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet shows that internet-based CBT can reduce symptoms and help patients manage their emotions better. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/cbt-can-help-after-a-broken-heart-3454430?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/cbt-can-help-after-a-broken-heart-3454430?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:17:38 +0000 In the book "Nation and Gender in Higher Classical Music Education: Intersectional Perspectives", researchers describe how some of the most prestigious higher education in classical music still inform both teaching and repertoire about male genius and national character. The study focuses on the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Sibelius Academy. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/notions-of-genius-and-national-character-behind-prestigious-classical-music-programmes-3454146?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/notions-of-genius-and-national-character-behind-prestigious-classical-music-programmes-3454146?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The number of conflicts between states continued to increase sharply in 2025 and has now reached the highest level since World War II. At the same time, Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University registered a record total number of armed conflicts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/ucdp-record-number-of-conflicts-between-states-3453043?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/ucdp-record-number-of-conflicts-between-states-3453043?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 It has previously been shown that young, very fit people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. A new study of over one million young Swedish men shows that this risk is less than previous calculations showed, and that the benefits in terms of reduced risk for all other cardiovascular diseases outweigh the risk. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/risk-of-atrial-fibrillation-in-very-fit-people-smaller-than-feared-3449677?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/risk-of-atrial-fibrillation-in-very-fit-people-smaller-than-feared-3449677?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Tue, 19 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Women politicians are significantly more likely than their male colleagues to refrain from speaking out in public for fear of threats or harassment – particularly on issues relating to migration and gender equality. Politicians with an immigrant background are also more likely to avoid making public statements. This is shown by a study based on 43,000 responses from Swedish politicians. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/fear-silences-women-politicians-in-public-debate-3448809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/fear-silences-women-politicians-in-public-debate-3448809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000 When the Atlantic herring colonised the Baltic Sea thousands of years ago, it needed to adapt to the low salinity. Genes with a vital role in the functioning of sperm, eggs and embryos were crucial to this adaptation. Four specific genes were particularly important, a new study, by researchers from Uppsala University, shows. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/how-the-atlantic-herring-adapted-to-the-brackish-water-of-the-baltic-sea-3447154?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/how-the-atlantic-herring-adapted-to-the-brackish-water-of-the-baltic-sea-3447154?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0000 Biomarkers in the blood could be used for the early detection of colorectal cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. A new study from Uppsala University shows that the performance of such biomarkers is comparable to or better than established tests and could be developed for clinical use. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-biomarkers-for-detecting-cancer-3443803?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-biomarkers-for-detecting-cancer-3443803?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Computer simulations can help people gain a better understanding of the situation faced by migrants. This is shown by a new study in which 148 teenagers were assigned random migration pathways, with different start and end points. Along the way, they encountered unforeseen events that affected their journey. Experiences from the game led to a partial shift in attitudes towards migration. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/computer-simulation-improved-understanding-of-migrants-3438220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/computer-simulation-improved-understanding-of-migrants-3438220?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:21:49 +0000 Researchers have identified a previously unknown species of leaf warbler in Japan. Once thought to be a single species, Ijima’s Leaf Warbler, has now been revealed to consist of two: Ijima’s Leaf Warbler and the Tokara Leaf Warbler. It is not their appearance that primarily distinguishes them, but analyses of their DNA and song. The researchers are calling for them to be classified as vulnerable. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-rare-bird-species-discovered-in-japan-3434940?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/new-rare-bird-species-discovered-in-japan-3434940?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Antibiotic treatments can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for a long time. A new study shows that certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes in the gut microbiome as long as four to eight years after treatment. The findings have now been published in the scientific journal Nature Medicine. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/antibiotics-can-affect-the-gut-microbiome-for-several-years-3436723?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/antibiotics-can-affect-the-gut-microbiome-for-several-years-3436723?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:19:25 +0000 Researchers have discovered that severe brain tumours in children that appear to be completely different actually arise from the same type of cell. This cell type can give rise to tumours in the pineal gland, the retina and the cerebellum. The discovery that these tumours are related may make it possible to treat them in similar ways. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/different-paediatric-brain-tumours-originate-from-the-same-type-of-cell-3436060?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/different-paediatric-brain-tumours-originate-from-the-same-type-of-cell-3436060?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:09:13 +0000 The climate crisis is not just a physical but also an existential challenge. A new thesis in theology shows how religious faith can complement climate science. While the science often gives rise to climate anxiety, faith offers hope, meaning and motivation for continued action. The study is based on interviews with activists in Sweden and South Africa, from pastors to climate strikers. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/faith-as-a-driver-of-climate-commitment-3434278?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uu/pressreleases/faith-as-a-driver-of-climate-commitment-3434278?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Uppsala universitet