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Ny sidaDiscovery of bacteria's defence against viruses becomes a piece of the puzzle against resistance
Published: 2025-04-04

Resistance can be understood in the mechanism of how bacteria defend against being infected by viruses.

New study reveals how Omicron binds more strongly to human cells
Published: 2025-04-01

A new attachment point to the cell may affect the virus's infection, spread and disease symptoms.

27 June: UCMR Distinguished Guest Seminar — Matthew Chapman
Published: 2025-04-01

Matthew lectures on functional and pathogenic amyloid formation.

What is up Marie? – Success and challenges on the path to becoming a virus doctor
Published: 2025-03-17

Marie Peters identifies and characterizes cellular proteins that are important in flavivirus infections.

Network for clinical researchers in the Northern Healthcare Region
Published: 2025-03-12

From an idea and a need, to a research network spanning the entire northern region

TBE detected in Västerbotten County – new study examines virus spread
Published: 2025-03-11

Smaller study expanded to include more locations and investigate whether people have been exposed.

KBC Relay 2025 - A new team in town, and amazing costumes
Published: 2025-02-28

The yearly KBC Relay took place again, with colourful costumes and competition from SLU's students

SciLifeLab site Umeå celebrates 16 new Group Leaders
Published: 2025-02-24

SciLifeLab site Umeå celebrates 16 new Group Leaders with cake and a get-together.

Infectious disease specialists most exposed during the pandemic
Published: 2025-02-24

Infectious disease doctors became significantly more infected than other doctors during the pandemic.

100 Life Science experts gather to connect science and industry in Umeå
Published: 2025-02-21

The conference aims to promote collaboration between academia and industry and drive innovation.

New ultra-sensitive method for detecting bacterial spores
Published: 2025-02-13

Resistant spores can cause food poisoning and infections via, for example, dairy products.

New knowledge about cell division with data-driven techniques
Published: 2025-02-11

Improved resolution promotes advanced cell analysis, especially in cases of abnormal cell division in cancer.

Conference boosts the international microbial research network
Published: 2025-01-31

UCMR Day is an opportunity to increase international visibility by inviting talented keynote speakers.

2024 MIMS Clinical Research Fellowships awarded
Published: 2025-01-31

MIMS awarded the 2024 Clinical Research Fellowships to Vanja Lunberg Wiraeus and Anne Tuiskunen Bäck.

New light-tuned chemical tools control processes in living cells
Published: 2025-01-30

Professor Yaowen Wu's lab is at the forefront of developing chemo-optogenetic systems.

The evolution of the immune system – love at first sight
Published: 2025-01-09

Ryo Morimoto introduces snails as model system in Umeå for evolutionary studies of the immune system.

New members from Umeå University in the Swedish Research Council’s scientific councils
Published: 2024-12-20

Three professors from Umeå University newly appointed members of the Scientific councils.

New stress response modeling research school open and recruiting
Published: 2024-12-19

IceLab launches the Stress Response Modeling Graduate Research School with five PhD positions now available.

Research schools in the infection field – grand slam to Umeå
Published: 2024-12-18

The Swedish Research Council awards Umeå University 16 million SEK to two national research schools.

Life Science Umeå highlighted in documentary project
Published: 2024-12-18

A documentary project about innovative initiatives across Europe highlights Life Science in Umeå.

Students found few resistant bacteria at Open house
Published: 2024-12-18

Collected samples from the visitor's hands and everyday objects.

Understanding the spread of animal infections – prevent the next pandemic
Published: 2024-12-13

The PANDASIA project aims to increase our understanding of how diseases make the leap from animals to humans.

EU invests 68 million in Umeå researchers
Published: 2024-12-12

20 research projects, from virus control to tech innovations, have secured EU funding. Curious? Learn more.

She combines her residency in general medicine with research
Published: 2024-12-09

Elin trains to become a specialist in general medicine and continues her doctoral project about virus.

New Cancer Fund millions for UMU research
Published: 2024-12-06

Ten projects at Umeå University receive a total of 30 million SEK from the Swedish Cancer Society.

Latest update: 2025-03-17