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Geneticists challenge theory of how cells retain their identity

In Science Advances, the results are presented that open the door to rewriting a chapter of cell biology.

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Capsule technology opens new window into individual cells

Easy method helps researchers understand disease mechanisms.

Sanningskommissionen
Minister of Culture presented with anthology – analysing policies towards the Sámi

The first part of the Truth Commission for the Sami People was handed over at Umeå University.

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SwedPop launches new version – expanding the database with more regions, time periods, and variables

SwedPop,a national research infrastructure for historical population data, launches version 4 of its database.

Virginia Dignum, professor vid Institutionen för datavetenskap
Virginia Dignum: “We need a more mature conversation about AI”

The AI professor's new book, The AI Paradox, is receiving international attention.

Icelab lunch pitch Johan Henriksson
A pitch can be the beginning of a new collaboration

Johan Henriksson's group looks for expertise that can complement the group's research in infection biology.

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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.

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Alumnus Jörgen Bergqvist on leadership, change management and re-examining one's own "why"

What does it really mean to succeed in business? For Jörgen the answer has changed over time.

Henrik Johansson, VD Grant Thornton Sweden Alumn HandelshögskolanFöreläsning
Alumnus and CEO of Grant Thornton Sweden: “Contribute and do things together”

Campus visit on the theme of navigating as a business in a changing world.

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.