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Life science is the study of biological life and living organisms. It is a very broad field of study, fundamentally based on chemistry and biology.
Life science encompasses everything from diseases to how we function, as well as our interaction with nature and all its components. Here in Umeå, we have been conducting life science-related research since the university was founded, with a focus on molecular and microbiology as well as chemistry.
One example of groundbreaking life science research at Umeå University is the discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, for which Emmanuelle Charpentier was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
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Umeå professor Mikael Elofsson has collaborated with the global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca since 2018.
Vacona's need for structural biology expertise coincided with Magnus' research group's ambition with Cryo-EM.
Researchers in Umeå show that i‑DNA exists in living cells and can regulate processes linked to cancer.
Sara Rydman has identified several new genes linked to the formation of chemical defence compounds in aspen.
Nazar Beirag’s study is an interdisciplinary project within the ‘Excellence by Choice’ programme.
Colder and drier regions receive less attention – yet are often hit harder by climate change.
A toxin by cholera bacteria can inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer without causing damage to the body.
There is a connection between ´microscopic plastic particles and inflammatory intestine diseases.
A mechanism that increases our understanding of how breast tumours grow and adapt has been discovered.
Molecular sensors that detect holes in lysosomal membranes for rapid repair have been identified.
Investigating how regulation of water levels in lakes affect bottom-dwelling organisms.
The Bachelor’s programme in Life Science focuses on life, bridging chemistry and biology to explore living systems. The teachers have close links to outstanding research in areas such as microbiology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, infectious medicine, and plant and forest biotechnology.
The Life Science programme builds the basis and during the third year you specialize in chemistry or molecular biology.
An initiative to improve visibility of Umeå life science research activities nationally and internationally
An interdisciplinary research centre in life/natural science and medicine at UMU and SLU
Learn more about the European CBRNE Center at Umeå university
The aim of MIMS is to strengthen Swedish research and enhance the dynamics in the field of molecular medicine.
For the love of new ideas, IceLab connects researchers from different disciplines
SciLifeLab national site at Umeå (UMU and SLU) is a local site of the national SciLifeLab network.
UFBI is an inter-disciplinary research center using imaging techniques to examine the brain.
UMF is a dynamic environment for marine research including a complete suite of analytical platforms.
UCMR is a Linnaeus Centre of Excellence promoting cutting-edge microbial research at Umeå University.
UPSC is one of Europe’s strongest research environments for plant biology. Read more on the UPSC website.
WCMM strives to enable excellent molecular and translational research