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  • Grazers and pollinators shape plant evolution

    It has long been known that the characteristics of many plants with wide ranges can vary geographically, depending on differences in climate. But changes in grazing pressure and pollination can also affect the genetic composition of natural plant populations, according to a new study.

  • The plight of the Roma focus of international conference

    An international conference on antiziganism in Europe takes place at Uppsala University on 23–25 October. The purpose of the conference is to contribute to a clearer picture of the phenomenon of antiziganism, both historically and in our own time. The stated ambition is to considerably improve the state of knowledge in an area where systematic research was scarce before the year 2000.

  • 3D model reveals new information about iconic volcano

    The volcano on the Scottish peninsula Ardnamurchan is a popular place for the study of rocks and structures in the core of a volcano. Geologists have been certain that the Ardnamurchan volcano have three successive magma chambers. However, an international group of researchers, lead from Uppsala University, Sweden, has now showed that the volcano only has one single magma chamber.

  • Two tests in combination can provide better asthma diagnosis

    It was previously thought that the two test methods signalled the same type of asthma. But a new study, led by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, shows that the methods actually signal two different inflammatory processes. With the tests used in combination, the chances are probably greater for the patient to receive just the right treatment.

  • A high price to pay for cheap technology

    Rape in war cannot be addressed in isolation. It is deeply embedded in both the local context and that of global proportions. This is one of the conclusions made in a doctoral thesis about eastern Democratic Republic of Congo presented at Uppsala University on 19th September.

  • European researchers present largest-ever mapping of functional genetic variation

    In collaboration with several European research institutes, researchers at Uppsala University are presenting today a map of genetic causes of differences among people. The study, published in the scientific journals Nature and Nature Biotechnology, describe the largest-ever amount of data linking variations in human genomes (DNA) with gene activity at the RNA level.

  • Lifespan of fruitflies is primarily inherited within the sexes

    An individual’s lifespan is to some extent determined by genetic factors. These can affect disease risk and are in general believed to have the same effect on males and females. A new study on fruit flies, by researchers based in Germany and Sweden, overthrows this view and demonstrates that genetic factors commonly have radically different effects on lifespan in the two sexes.

  • Mechanical chest compressions for cardiac arrest just as good as manual

    In the event of cardiac arrest outside of a hospital it is important to provide effective chest compressions without interruption. Creating blood flow reduces the risk of brain damage and improves the chances of survival. A new Swedish study shows that mechanical treatment yields results that are at least as good as manual treatment.

  • Unique Swedish registry study may change treatment for heart attacks

    Aspiration of blood clots from the coronary artery of the heart in cases of acute myocardial infarction does not save more lives than simple treatment with balloon expansion. This is the finding of a unique new Scandinavian study being presented today at the European Cardiology Conference in Amsterdam. The findings are also being published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

  • Welcome to the first ever TEDxUppsalaUniversity

    On September 21st 2013 the inaugural TEDxUppsalaUniversity will come to Uppsala, Sweden. TED and TEDx are highly successful world-wide concepts that allow the greatest minds and best speakers to present their ideas in a creative and audience friendly way by delivering inspirational talks of maximum 18 minutes.

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