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Thanks to a gift from an American donor to Uppsala University, Sweden, research into immune reactions in cases of transplantation, autoimmunity and cancer will receive a major boost. The donation, totalling USD 4.5 million, will increase…

The immune system is highly complex and involves a large number of cell types. In recent years, the importance of the immune system in cancer has become increasingly evident. Immune cells are part of the environment surrounding the…

These findings were produced by a new study at Uppsala University published in Frontiers in Medicine.“In urinary tract infections without antibiotic resistance, the most common bacterial group is E. coli, which is relatively easy to treat…

The earlier infants begin to taste small samples of solid food, the earlier they eat more food and stop breastfeeding. This is shown in a new study from Uppsala University and Sophiahemmet University, in which the mothers of 1,251 infants…

Bacterial perseverance is a new phenomenon that helps explain how bacteria adapt to survive antibiotic treatments. A group of researchers at Uppsala University have studied how individual bacteria react when exposed to different…

A common genetic change in men is loss of the Y chromosome (LOY) in a part of the white blood cells. Interestingly, this change is more common with advancing age.During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became quickly apparent that men were more…

Mutations occur constantly in all organisms, and many of the changes can have a harmful effect on survival and reproduction. However, as there are two copies of each chromosome, individuals are often protected by one of the copies…

A new study from researchers at Uppsala University presents novel findings on why human lymph nodes lose their function with age and the consequences for the effectiveness of our immune system. The article has been published in The…

Using new gene mapping methods, researchers have found connections between atopic dermatitis (eczema) in dogs and several regions of the genome. Some of the genes identified coincide with genes linked to similar problems in humans. The…

Preschool children's play involving tablets is less creative and imaginative compared to their play involving physical toys. This is shown in a new study by Uppsala University, and the difference is substantial. The results counter…