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  • European cisco – genetic adaptation to variation in salinity and spawning time

    A new study has shown that there are different types of European cisco in Swedish waters that are each genetically adapted to fresh, saline or brackish water. Genetics also steers where European cisco spawn. The new knowledge from this study can be used in continuing the sustainable management of the species, and for investigating whether the spawning environment affects the quality of the roe.

    Portrait of Leif Andersson, Professor at Uppsala University
  • How meat alternatives ended up on Sweden’s supermarket shelves

    Twenty years ago, vegetarian options in Swedish supermarkets were few and far between. Today there is a broad selection of products available including vegetarian sausages and fillets, and veggie balls, the vegetarian version of meatballs. New research shows how a range of actors have managed to drive this change, despite the fact that interest from politicians has been lukewarm at best.

  • Healthy food systems in focus at Uppsala Health Summit

    Food lies at the heart of both health and sustainable development. This year’s Uppsala Health Summit takes on the challenges associated with our food systems and how to make them healthier, more inclusive, equitable and sustainable.

  • Threats from infectious diseases on Uppsala Health Summit agenda

    At the Uppsala Health Summit Tackling Infectious Disease Threats, due to start next week, experts and decision makers from ministries, academia, companies and voluntary organisations are meeting to discuss how jointly to reduce the risk of severe outbreaks.