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CRISPR-Cas9 – the gene-editing tool that changed the world

A breakthrough in Umeå laid the foundation for CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary tool.

Onur Kiliç, Humlab.
Onur Kiliç explores AI beyond binary systems

What happens if queer resistance not only is influenced by technology, but can also begin to reshape it?

En kvinna med långt brunt hår och vit skjorta håller en bok med brunt-rött omslag i handen. Hon står framför en röd vägg.
New genes behind chemical defence in aspen identified

Sara Rydman has identified several new genes linked to the formation of chemical defence compounds in aspen.

Emmanuelle Charpentier hedersmedborgare 2025
Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society

Today, it is more important than ever to show how research contributes to solving societal challenges.

Närbild på fyra petriskålar med jästceller, noggrant uppmärkta.
Of mice and (wo)men and molecules – at the forefronts of research on anorexia nervosa

At Umeå University, a multi-front battle is underway to combat anorexia nervosa.

Michel Rouleau-DickPostdoktor vid Juridiska institutionenAnknuten som postdoktor till Centrum för transdisciplinär AI
Arctic sovereignty through international law and AI perspectives

Arctic Six Fellow Michel Rouleau-Dick wants include and develop international law and AI in a changing Arctic.

Full list of Profiles and Features

Adaptable pike
The ability to adapt to changing conditions might save the pike in the Baltic.
Published: 2019-11-20
Small, unique pike populations
Pike populations help us understand climate change adaption.
Published: 2019-11-20
Pharmaceutical residues widespread in the Baltic Sea
Pharmaceutical residues are widespread in sea water. Researchers find a mix of medicines.
Published: 2019-11-19
From research to implementation
Åke Bengtsson, board member of EcoChange, sees the important coupling between research and implementation.
Published: 2019-11-14
CRISPR-Cas9 – Genetic technology for the future
CRISPR-Cas9: Emmanuelle Charpentier's breakthroughs.
Published: 2019-09-30
UID19 – Design making a difference
Follow the students journey during this year's grad show, UID19 Design Talks & Degree Show.
Published: 2019-06-19
Sherry researches snow leopards in remote Kyrgyz mountains
In the Kyrgyz mountains, Sherry Young, former master's student in Umeå, researches snow leopards.
Published: 2019-06-04
Thomas Borén Erasmus+ financed exchange program
There are many positive and colourful outcomes of an Erasmus+ financed exchange program.
Published: 2019-06-04
Successful start for Arcum supported science tour
Interview with Jonas Ericson after the first event in Luleå.
Published: 2019-05-16
Alma Livingstone
Alma Livingstone is currently enrolled in the Master's Programme in Crisis Management and Peacebuilding.
Published: 2019-05-14
Felipe Cava
Felipe Cava wants to learn more about the small and complex microbes.
Published: 2019-05-14
Yannick Stephan
Yannick Stephan is currently enrolled in the Master's Programme in Political Science at Umeå University.
Published: 2019-05-13
Successful research collaborations brought Petros Pashiardis back to Umeå
Read interview with Petros Pashiardis, visiting researcher at the Centre for Principal Development.
Published: 2019-05-08
Anna Överby Wernstedt
The purpose of Anna Överby Wernstedt`s research is finding methods to stop the TBE virus before it spreads.
Published: 2019-05-08
Oskar in Turin
Oskar chose to study in Italy.
Published: 2019-03-11