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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

The Industrial Doctoral School gave new perspectives
What happened to physician Steven Shen after graduating from the Industrial Doctoral School?
Published: 2019-02-22
Rising temperatures heighten ill-health
According to Maria Nilsson, illness due to climate change is already a fact for Swedes and Europeans.
Published: 2019-02-19
Nordic Noir trendsetting in Europe
Katarina Gregersdotter is part of an EU project studying the formation of Europe's cultural identity.
Published: 2019-02-08
How the Iranian image of Europe has changed
How the Iranian image of Europe has changed according to Professor Mohammad Fazlhashemi.
Published: 2019-02-08
Low interest in the EU also in election year
Johan Hellström says the May election can turn the balance of power in the Europe's most important parliament.
Published: 2019-02-08
Open doors to Europe
Erasmus+ offers students good chances to study a term abroad in another European country.
Published: 2019-02-08
Terrorism takes new forms
There are signs that the last, so-called religious wave, is changing.
Published: 2019-02-08
Means of terrorism become more poisonous
A growing problem in Europe is that individuals handle harmful substances.
Published: 2019-02-08
Believes in a change in GMO legislation
Stefan Jansson, professor of plant physiology, believes it's an ideal time to make legal changes.
Published: 2019-02-08
Artificial intelligence for humans
AI research at Umeå University is partly specialised in ethics and social affairs.
Published: 2019-02-08
Umeå Lunar Venture
Umeå Lunar Venture will put Umeå University on the map by sending a measuring equipment to the moon.
Published: 2019-01-08
Erik Rosendahl
One problem in society today is the inactive lifestyle that older adults lead.
Published: 2018-12-17
Anna Nordström
Anna Nordström is hoping to find a remedy through health checks on 70-year-olds.
Published: 2018-12-17
Three perspectives on doctoral student life
Read about the challenging journey from being a student to a researcher.
Published: 2018-12-11
Johanna Olsson - Brings education to a new dimension
As a teacher and educational consultant, Johanna Olsson wants to develop teachers’ digital competence
Published: 2018-11-26