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Critical Microbes: Building a national infection research infrastructure inspired by Denmark
Published: 2025-11-28

Infection researcher Anne-Marie Fors Connolly receives SEK 500,000 in investment funds from the Alf Committee.

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.

KBC DAYS 2025 bridges disciplines
Published: 2025-11-20

Researchers, infrastructure, and industry joined conference for two days of knowledge exchange and networking

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.

Safer dairy products with fewer chemicals
Published: 2025-11-07

Dmitry Malyshev is exploring new ways to detect and remove bacteria in the dairy industry.

2025 MIMS Clinical Research Fellowship awarded
Published: 2025-10-28

MIMS awarded the 2025 Clinical Research Fellowships to Alicia Lind.

EU invests in Umeå research – 16 projects tackle major societal challenges
Published: 2025-10-24

What links green cheese, AI and cancer tests? They're themes in 16 projects sharing €10 million in EU funding.

Laser method can detect chemical weapons and bacteria in seconds
Published: 2025-10-20

New method provides an early indication of danger in conflict zones.

The Nordic cryoNET Symposium
Published: 2025-10-10

The cryoNET Symposium brought together 140 scientists committed to cryo-EM and cryo-ET research.

Climate change may increase the spread of neurotoxin in the oceans
Published: 2025-10-10

Researchers: "Raises serious concerns for the future"

“Molecular bodyguard” helps infections persist
Published: 2025-10-09

Key protein helps bacteria survive in the body and points to strategies for fighting persistent infections.

New discovery – bacterial “bubbles” hitchhike to reach the cell surface
Published: 2025-10-08

The discovered mechanism increases understanding of how bacteria and cells interact.

Researchers' card game teaches children about microorganisms
Published: 2025-10-06

Hope to spark curiosity about life beneath the water’s surface – with playful game cards.

When Listeria bacteria go to fine dining
Published: 2025-10-03

Listeria expert Jörgen Johansson is following the outbreak at a top restaurant in Stockholm with interest.

Virology and cardiology are combined in new research on the heart
Published: 2025-09-25

Their aim is to close critical gaps in diagnostics, risk assessment, and patient follow-up.

MIMS Spotlight Series: Louise meets Monique Johnson
Published: 2025-09-24

Meet Monique Johnson, a postdoctoral fellow in the Bushell lab, studying malaria-parasite host interactions.

Milk-derived molecule strengthens gut health even with unhealthy diet
Published: 2025-09-24

The research highlights the possibility of reusing dairy products as a prebiotic dietary supplement.

Collaboration with biotechnology company opens new doors for Umeå chemist
Published: 2025-09-18

Vacona's need for structural biology expertise coincided with Magnus' research group's ambition with Cryo-EM.

Carlos wins European best poster prize in great competition
Published: 2025-09-12

The prize validates the research, showcases communication skills, and boosts academic prospects.

Jan researches the role of bacteria in periodontal disease
Published: 2025-09-09

Using cell and molecular biological methods, how periodontitis can be detected early and treated is studied.

Researchers uncover how immune cells use zinc to fight infections — challenging long-held beliefs
Published: 2025-09-05

The reseachers show that immune cells drain microbes of zinc, making them more vulnerable.

Emmanuelle Charpentier visits Umeå University
Published: 2025-09-02

The Nobel Prize winner visits his alma mater in connection with being appointed honorary citizen of Umeå.

Gonorrhoea is spreading and outsmarting antibiotics
Published: 2025-08-20

Tomas Gustafsson's experiences with patient encounters led him to research new antibiotic candidates.

Latest update: 2025-03-17