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Better than expected prognosis for extremely preterm infants
Obstetrics
Beyond the double helix - your DNA isn't the whole story
The Rausings donate SEK 20 million to breast cancer research at Karolinska Institutet
Mapping of cancer cell fuel pumps paves the way for new drugs
Poorly educated less likely to get intensive heart care
Swede honoured with photography prize for virtual autopsy techniques
New light shed on early stage Alzheimer's disease
Mammograms reveal response to common cancer drug
A few cigarettes a day increases risk of RA
Rheumatology
Swedish study suggests reduced risk of dementia
Lower education linked to premature death from malignant skin melanoma
Skin cancer, Social Medicine
Weight loss surgery also alters the epigenome
Epigenetics
Scientists create phantom sensations in non-amputees
International students happy to recommend KI
Genes, infection and autoimmune reaction behind narcolepsy
Registry-based research - a challenge of great potential
Surprising findings on the energy production in cells
Eva och Georg Klein elected into the AACR Academy
Unique study reveals genetic 'spelling mistakes' that increase the risk of common cancers
International
Faster biological ageing linked to increased cancer risk
Ageing, Cancer and Oncology
Older grandfathers pass on autism risk through generations
Genetics, Psychiatric disorders
Increased survival rates for patients with Hodgkin lymphoma
Cancer and Oncology
Past traumatic life events increase parents' risk for post-traumatic stress following a child's cancer diagnosis
Mental Ill-Health
Lower incidence of genital warts in young girls
Immunology, Virology
Increased risk of ischemic heart disease after radiotherapy for breast cancer
First travel awards for the "KI-Mayo collaboration" announced
Gro Harlem Brundtland and Michael Orme honorary doctors at Karolinska Institutet
New gene variant may explain psychotic features in bipolar disorder
Genetics, Psychiatry
Research that makes us laugh and think
Trackable drug-filled nanoparticles - a potential weapon against cancer
Cancer and Oncology, Nanomedicine
Hans-Gustaf Ljunggren new Dean of Research at KI
Antibodies, bacteria and resistance at KI conference
Cortisone can increase risk of acute pancreatitis
Inflammation (en), Pharmacology
New study highlights importance of newborn screening for lethal genetic disorder
KI makes ties with GP clinic
New type of gene that regulates tumour suppressor PTEN identified
Genetics
Immune cells keep cholesterol down
Cardiovascular Diseases, Immunology
Cancer drug a possible treatment for MS
Cancer and Oncology, Neurosciences, Pharmacology
Conference on future cancer therapies
Top overseas partners for KI research collaborations
KI scientists to attend 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston
Tumour blood vessels prevent the spread of cancer cells
Tumour Biology
National agenda aims to speed up development of new diabetes drugs
Vitamin C supplements linked to kidney stones
Pharmacology
High risk of cardiovascular diseases amongst Swedish-born and immigrant MS patients
Cancer and Oncology, Neurosciences, Statistics
Disturbed body image after CNS cancer
Neurobiology
Doctors' brain activity studied
Clinical Neuroscience
KI presents its strategy for partnering universities in China
Anders Hamsten to be installed as new president of Karolinska Institutet
Severe asphyxia linked to substandard care during labour