https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/ki-launches-its-own-journal-list Karolinska Institutet has now launched the first version of its own journal list, KI-JL, in which scientific journals are level-graded based on peer review. The list is intended to support researchers in decisions about publishing and journal quality and will be used in the university’s resource allocation. Wed, 06 May 2026 11:16:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/large-rise-in-microscopic-colitis-seen-in-sweden The occurrence of microscopic colitis in Sweden has risen steadily over the past decades, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The findings show that the disease is more common than previously recognised and affects mainly older adults, especially women. Tue, 05 May 2026 02:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/blood-tests-taken-years-earlier-linked-to-pregnancy-risk Small abnormalities in blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammation several years before pregnancy are linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy and pre-eclampsia, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Network Open. The findings may contribute to earlier risk assessment and preventive measures in antenatal care. Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-treatment-with-fewer-side-effects-reduces-breast-density Low doses of the investigational medicinal product endoxifen reduce breast density to the same extent as the standard treatment tamoxifen, but without causing such troublesome side effects. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The results may have implications for future preventive treatment of breast cancer. Mon, 04 May 2026 02:00:24 +0200 https://news.ki.se/vaccine-strategy-induces-broadly-neutralising-hiv-antibodies-0 Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with colleagues at The Scripps Research Institute and Emory University, have developed a new vaccine strategy that has generated antibodies capable of neutralising highly divergent HIV variants. The study, published in the journal Nature, provides new insights into how the immune system can be guided towards a particularly protected part of the virus. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:11 +0200 https://news.ki.se/joy-pride-and-milestones-celebrated-at-the-spring-conferment-ceremony The sun glittered over Stockholm City Hall and the waters of Lake Mälaren as 143 doctoral graduates and two honorary doctors were conferred in the Blue Hall on Friday 24 April. During the ceremony, they received their hats and were celebrated with strings, singing and a cannon salute, before the festivities continued with a banquet in the Golden Hall. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:09 +0200 https://news.ki.se/family-environment-shapes-life-outcomes-across-generations Adopted children who have grown up in more favourable family environments than their siblings are at lower risk of mental health issues, criminality and social problems – benefits that, in some cases, extend to the next generation. These are the findings of a new study of Swedish siblings published in The BMJ. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:30:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/blood-protein-levels-change-significantly-from-childhood-to-adulthood Blood protein levels change markedly already during childhood and adolescence, and differences between girls and boys become increasingly pronounced with age. This is shown by a new study in Nature Communications from Karolinska Institutet in collaboration with colleagues from SciLifeLab and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The results suggest that blood protein levels change over the course of a lifetime, rendering adult reference values inadequate for children and adolescents. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:01:42 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-launch-makes-it-easier-to-find-the-right-innovation-support-at-ki Karolinska Institutet Innovation is now being launched, offering staff and students support in testing their ideas. The ultimate aim is to ensure research is converted into innovations that serve the public and patients’ best interests. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:44:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-opens-new-centre-to-elevate-ai-from-project-to-practice The Karolinska Institutet Centre for AI Innovation is to serve as a support centre and skills hub. Here, two of its representatives argue that the healthcare profession needs to be in the driver’s seat so that the technology is adapted to the users rather than vice versa. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:54:32 +0200