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How muscle cells control fatty acid uptake
Genes involved in ulcerative colitis identified
New drug candidate reduces blood lipids
Scientific breakthrough in genetic studies of animal domestication
Perceived health can predict survival of esophago-gastric cancer
Karolinska Institutet gets the go-ahead to educate nurses
Dean dismissed after undue influence
Omega-3 possible weapon against neural tumours in children
Operation of heartburn provides little protection against esophageal cancer
New DNA technique leads to a breakthrough in child cancer research
Anti-inflammatory signal protein discovered
Tornado paves the way for tailor-made dietary products
Low levels of natural antibodies behind stroke
Stem cells rescue nerve cells by direct contact
[PRESS RELEASE 2010-02-02] Scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have shown how transplanted stem cells can connect with and rescue threatened neurons and brain tissue. The results point the way to new possible treatments for brain damage and neurodegenerative diseases.
Genes influence aerobic training success
Scientists shed new light on walking
Researchers at the medical university Karolinska Institutet have created a genetically modified mouse in which certain neurons can be activated by blue light. Shining blue light on brainstems or spinal cords isolated from these mice produces walking-like motor activity. The findings, which are published in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience, are of potential significance to the recovery of walking after spinal cord injury.
Neurophysiology
New insights into breast-feeding hormone
Blood pressure control abnormal in newborns of smoking mothers
Karolinska Institutet turns 200 this year
New target discovered for treatment of cancer
New eating device retrains dietary habits and helps children lose weight
Cholesterol metabolites dampen antitumor immune response
Risk with obesity may be greater than previously thought
Gene variant connected with lung function and risk of COPD
Genetics
Research to support continence in elderly people
Cancer diagnosis increases the risk of suicide and cardiovascular disease
Newly discovered mechanism by which blood clots form
Scientists discover gene module underlying atherosclerosis development
Weight-loss proves effective cure for sleep apnoea
Obesity and overweight
No connection between increased cell phone usage and change in brain tumor incidence
Immune system activated in schizophrenia
Paradoxical protein might prevent cancer
Rejected hormone therapy gave fewer cases of breast cancer
Scientists decipher the formation of lasting memories
New knowledge on genetic causes behind RA
Poor leadership poses a health risk at work
Management, Psychology
Physically active have reduced risk of prostate cancer
Early treatment of fibromyalgia more effective
New findings on the formation of body pigment
Impaired foetal growth increases risk of asthma
Cell death occurs in the same way in plants, animals and humans
Cholesterol necessary for brain development
The Sven and Ebba-Christina Hagberg prize to go to doctors Kirsty Spalding and Jonas Muhr
Amputees can experience prosthetic hand as their own
Breast cancer during pregnancy more common
Changes to DNA linked to diabetes
Study confirms link between MS and smoking cigarettes
Patients with renal disease under-treated after myocardial infarction
Diarrhea disorder Giardiasis caused by two different parasite species
Gastrointestinal diseases, Parasitology
Chocolate consumption associated with lower cardiac mortality