https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/blood-thinning-medication-linked-to-slower-cognitive-decline People with both atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease who are treated with modern NOAC blood-thinning medicines may experience a slower rate of cognitive decline. This is shown by a study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/neanderthal-gene-variant-may-increase-muscle-mass-in-people-living-today-today A gene variant inherited by modern humans from Neanderthals causes the body’s cells to respond more strongly to growth hormone. In a study published in Current Biology, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and several international universities report that adults who carry the variant have, on average, slightly greater muscle mass. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/record-number-celebrated-equal-opportunities-with-ki-in-the-pride-parade The late-summer sun shone down on Stockholm as Karolinska Institutet took part in this year’s Pride parade on 1 August. Together with KI President Annika Östman Wernerson, students, staff and alumni, the parade once again filled the streets with colour and enthusiasm during what was perhaps the most inclusive celebration of the year. The tragedy in Berlin cast a sombre shadow over the parade, serving as a reminder of why the event is so important. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:43:13 +0200 https://news.ki.se/somatic-mutations-linked-to-vascular-damage-in-progeria In the rare disease progeria, blood vessels deteriorate prematurely. A study from Karolinska Institutet shows how different cell types in the vascular wall undergo progressive changes and accumulate mutations over time. The findings are published in the journal Genome Medicine. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:41:46 +0200 https://news.ki.se/digital-visits-may-reduce-inequalities-in-sexual-healthcare Young people with ADHD are more likely to visit youth clinics than their peers, while autistic individuals are less likely to do so. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Autism Research. The results also suggest that digital healthcare consultations could help reduce these disparities. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:08 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researcher-behind-fashion-creation-that-highlights-challenges-posed-by-hiv As the 26th International AIDS Conference opens in Rio de Janeiro, Karolinska Institutet will be represented in an innovative global initiative that brings together science, art and public engagement. The exhibition HIV Unwrapped pairs leading HIV researchers with emerging fashion designers to transform complex scientific concepts into wearable works of art. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:05:43 +0200 https://news.ki.se/two-ki-researchers-receive-innovation-funding-from-knut-and-alice-wallenberg-foundation Professor Gonçalo Castelo-Branco and Professor Janne Lehtiö at KI have been awarded funding under the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and SciLifeLab’s Proof-of-Concept Program. The aim of the program is to strengthen the pathway from academic research to innovation and commercial application in life science. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:10:52 +0200 https://news.ki.se/ki-researchers-contribute-to-new-who-guidelines-on-dementia-risk-reduction Professor Miia Kivipelto and other researchers at Karolinska Institutet have contributed to the development of the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The recommendations provide countries with an evidence-based framework for prevention and could help address risk factors associated with up to 45 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:25:45 +0200 https://news.ki.se/social-media-use-during-adolescence-not-linked-to-later-mental-ill-health The amount of time Swedish teenagers spent on social media could not be linked to symptoms of depression or anxiety five years later, in a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:21:36 +0200 https://news.ki.se/helena-karlstrom-receives-a-novo-nordisk-grant-for-research-into-a-new-treatment-for-small-vessel-disease Helena Karlström, senior lecturer and associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, has been awarded a Pioneer Innovator Grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation worth approximately SEK 1.7 million. The project aims to develop a new antibody-based treatment for the inherited cerebrovascular disorder CADASIL, a form of cerebral small vessel disease which is a common cause of, amongst other things, stroke and eventually memory problems, for which there is currently no effective treatment. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:34:48 +0200