The new coronavirus
Low-cost method for finding new coronavirus variants
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a technology for cost-effective surveillance of the global spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. The technique is presented in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
KI is establishing a "Health Emergency and Pandemic Science Center"
On 1 July 2021, a new virtual centre – the Health Emergency and Pandemic Science Center – will be established at Karolinska Institutet. The COVID-19 pandemic has indicated that in the event of acute health threats and pandemics, universities and colleges must be able to quickly change their research, education, and other activities to help solve urgent needs.
KI awarded grant for follow-up studies of COVID-19 vaccines
Two research environments from Karolinska Institutet have been awarded grants for follow-up studies of COVID-19 vaccines. In total, six research environments from five universities will share SEK 100 million from the Swedish Research Council.
Find out more at the COVID-19 Resource Hub
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet are responding to the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, through a myriad of initiatives. For more news and features on the work being conducted at Karolinska Institutet, including vaccine and drug development, please see the COVID-19 Resource Hub.
Top-publications list
A limited selection of recent publications in high impact journals to which researchers at KI have contributed.
Defective gene on the X chromosome behind severe COVID-19 in men
X-linked recessive TLR7 deficiency in ~1% of men under 60 years old with life-threatening COVID-19, Asano T et al, Science Immunology, August 2021
Autoantibodies against type I interferons may explain 20% of COVID-19 related deaths
Autoantibodies neutralizing type I IFNs are present in ~4% of uninfected individuals over 70 years old and account for ~20% of COVID-19 deaths, Bastard P et al, Science Immunology, August 2021
Lectins may reduce SARS-CoV-2 variants infectivity
Identification of lectin receptors for conserved SARS-CoV-2 glycosylation sites, Mirazimi A et al, EMBO Journal, augusti 2021
Declined incidence of celiac disease despite more intestinal biopsies
Two waves of celiac disease incidence in Sweden: a nationwide population-based cohort study from 1990-2015, Bergman D et al, GUT, July 2021.
New method to analyse direct cell-cell interaction in tissue
An unsupervised method for physical cell interaction profiling of complex tissues, Andrews N et al, Nature Methods, July 2021.
Challenges and opportunities for treatment of PCOS
Epigenetic inheritance of polycystic ovary syndrome – challenges and opportunities for treatment, Stener-Victorin E, Deng Q, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, July 2021.
Increased mortality among children and young adults with fatty liver
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children and young adults is associated with increased long-term mortality, Simon TG et al, Journal of Hepatology, July 2021.
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