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Jan researches the role of bacteria in periodontal disease

Using cell and molecular biological methods, how periodontitis can be detected early and treated is studied.

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UID launches international bachelor’s in industrial design

Umeå Institute of Design opens up to global students with a new English-taught undergraduate programme.

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Some information has been leaked following the cyber attack

Names, personal identification numbers, contact details, gender and number of sick days have been leaked.

Nadeem UllahPostdoktor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologisamt Constantin UrbanProfessor vid Institutionen för klinisk mikrobiologiEnhet: Immunologi, Avdelningen för infektion och immunologi
Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs

The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.

Gudrun Norstedt
ERC funding for research on Sámi in Swedish farming areas

Gudrun Norstedt, researcher at Várdduo – Centre for Sámi Research, has been awarded ERC Starting Grant.

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A gold mine for researchers

The Section of Biobank and Registry Support collects health data and is a unique gold mine for researchers.

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Emmanuelle Charpentier to visit Umeå University

The Nobel Prize winner visits his alma mater in connection with being appointed honorary citizen of Umeå.

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AI-designed paint can cool buildings during heatwaves

Lowers indoor temperature by several degrees, tests show.

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The 2024 sustainability report for Umeå University shows progress

The report reflects Umeå University's activities in relation to the global sustainable development goals.