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Discovery at Umeå University awarded 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Emmanuelle Charpentier has been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation invests in infection medicine

The financial support is included in a national investment into Life Science.

Research news

Investigates gut bacteria’s role in viral disease
Published: 2026-01-15

Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.

Large parts of the tropics overlooked in environmental research
Published: 2026-01-15

Colder and drier regions receive less attention – yet are often hit harder by climate change.

A bacterial toxin can counteract colorectal cancer growth
Published: 2026-01-14

A toxin by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing damage to the body.

New study shows how the cell repairs its recycling stations
Published: 2026-01-09

Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.

DNA floating in air reveals the hidden past of ecosystems
Published: 2025-12-18

DNA captured on air filters acts as an ecological time capsule, according to a recent publication.

New Master’s programme tackles challenges in modern biology
Published: 2025-12-15

Advances in research technologies generate vast amounts of data. This has made bioinformaticians essential.

Cybersecurity researcher at Umeå University sweeps top global awards
Published: 2025-12-11

Award‑winning Professor Alexandre Bartel is recruiting.

Umeå University leads national research school on future cement materials
Published: 2025-12-11

A new research school has been granted SEK 35 million to develop more sustainable cement production.

Johan Trygg elected member of science academy
Published: 2025-12-03

Chemistry professor represents Umeå University in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.

Three Umeå researchers appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows
Published: 2025-12-03

Three researchers have been appointed Wallenberg Academy Fellows by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Umeå researchers aim to reveal how viruses build their factories
Published: 2025-12-01

Max Renner explore how viruses copy themselves – to help stop future outbreaks.

Calcium-sensitive switch boosts the efficacy of cancer drugs
Published: 2025-11-25

The researchers' goal is more precise target drugs with lower doses and less impact on healthy tissue.

New influenza variant could make the winter season extra demanding
Published: 2025-11-21

"The classic flu symptoms can become more pronounced with this variant", says Professor Niklas Arnberg.

Harshit Malhotra develops new tools for synthetic biology
Published: 2025-11-17

Harshit Malhotra's research aims to use special tools to control the cellular processes of bacteria.

Faster and safer development of CAR T cells against cancer
Published: 2025-11-13

Ten million for innovative technology in cancer research.