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Researchers discover Achilles' heel of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Highly antibiotic-resistant bacteria become more susceptible when transport to the cell wall is disrupted.

Närbild av provrörställ med mikrocentrifugrör. En hand ska just till att lyfta upp ett av rören ur stället.
Tiny proteins in the spotlight at a Nobel Symposium in Umeå

Leading researchers gather in Umeå for a Nobel Symposium on microproteins, tiny proteins with important roles.

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New report: How research can address a changing Arctic

Researchers present three perspectives intended to strengthen the link between science and local needs.

Left: Carla M. BrunnerRight: Ajay Poonia
Metamaterials make the unexpected possible

Who has not dreamed of an invisibility cloak? The potential of metamaterials inspires researchers worldwide.

Robin FåhraeusProfessor vid Institutionen för medicinsk biovetenskap
New strategy targets one of cancer research's toughest challenges

By disrupting the genetic instructions that produce c-Myc, researchers can slow the growth of cancer cells.

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A few minutes of freezing can change the fate of iron in nature

Ice is not a passive freezer, it affects iron minerals in a warmer climate with frequent freeze-thaw-cycles.

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An exchange semester in Umeå inspired Jesse West from USA to launch his own travel website.

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From 31 August 2026, digital on-site examinations will use university-provided computers.

Tecsam-nätverket besöker Umeå universitet
When Networks Meet: International Collaboration to Strengthen Mental Health

The collaboration between SOLH and the Catalan network TECSAM creates new opportunities for innovation.

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UFBI celebrating 25 years of successful brain research

A grand celebration as UFBI marked its 25th anniversary

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Protein production problems and quality control conundrums in the wondrous world of mitochondria

Andreas Kohler's research could impact how we understand ageing and open new paths to preventing diseases.

ALS forskare Ulrika Nordström och Matthew Marklund
Conferred as doctors – 20 years after their PhD defences

They missed their doctoral conferment. Twenty years later, Ulrika Nordström and Matthew Marklund celebrate.