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Aelys Humphreys. Foto: Jan-Niklas Nuppenau.

2022-05-13

“There is a mass extinction of plants”

Most of what we think we know about extinction is based on the case of mammals and birds – but they represent only a fraction of our biodiversity. WWF’s latest Living Planet Report from 2020 was the first report to mention plant extinction. Aelys Humphreys authored one of the sections of the report. Her research focuses on plants that have become extinct in recent centuries.

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Plants, Animals and Nature

2022-05-13

Swedes with non-western background falling behind in terms of birthweight

In a new study, the researchers found large birthweight inequalities among the descendants of non-western immigrants compared to the descendants of Swedes. The largest differences were found in the third generation. The researchers warn inequalities may continue to widen in subsequent generations.

Swedes with non-western background falling behind in terms of birthweight – Read the full article

International Relations and Migration Health and Living Conditions Society, Democracy and Welfare

2022-05-13

Sexual harassment causes more gender segregation in jobs and larger wage inequality

Discrimination at work contributes to increased inequality in the labor market, shows a new study.

Sexual harassment causes more gender segregation in jobs and larger wage inequality – Read the full article

Gender and Equality Economy and Society Health and Living Conditions Organization and Working Life

2022-05-11

Partnership necessary to achieve sustainability goals

KI, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University on how to improve human and planetary health.

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Climate and Environment Society, Democracy and Welfare

How commensal bacteria prime antiviral immunity

2022-05-10

The gut microbiota protects against viral infections by keeping the immune system alert

The microbiota is fundamental for health. But how these non-invasive microbes communicate with the rest of the body to influence host physiology is not fully understood. Researchers from Stockholm, Umeå, and Gothenburg Universities, Sweden report how the gut microbiota is essential for natural resistance to viral infections. They show that the release of the membrane vesicles from the gut microbiota leads to the systemic delivery of bacterial DNA to host cells. This triggers the cytosolic cGAS-STING-IFN-I axis for innate immune DNA sensing, thereby protecting distal organs against viral infections. The study is published in the journal Immunity.

The gut microbiota protects against viral infections by keeping the immune system alert – Read the full article

Life Science

2022-05-09

More difficult than expected for glaciers to recover from climate warming

Ice shelves are floating extensions of glaciers. If Greenland’s second largest ice shelf breaks up, it may not recover unless Earth’s future climate cools considerably. This is the result of a new study, published in Nature Communication.

More difficult than expected for glaciers to recover from climate warming – Read the full article

Climate and Environment Oceans and Lakes

A schematic description of the research strategy. Illustration: Eloy Vallina

2022-05-03

Physics provides new perspective on cellular function and evolution

Researchers have mapped the physicochemical properties of proteins in 20,000 organisms. The results, published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), show that the properties provide clues to understanding evolution and adaptation, and add new dimensions to the established taxonomical classification system.

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Chemistry Physics Life Science

2022-04-27

SEK 100 million donation to mathematicians

The Department of Mathematics at Stockholm University has received a donation of SEK 100 million. The interest on the donation will be used to fund scholarships for young researchers.

SEK 100 million donation to mathematicians – Read the full article

Mathematics and Statistics

Logotype for the student union election 2022.

2022-04-21

Student union election takes place 25 April – 6 May

Between April 25 and May 6, Stockholm University Student Union’s student union election takes place. The election is your chance to influence your studies and university experience.

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2022-04-20

Global CIVIS Days: Apply to participate in the Panathlon in Athens

The CIVIS Alliance, in which Stockholm University is a participant, is committed to addressing the greatest societal challenges of our time. At this year’s Global CIVIS Days in Athens, the open activity will focus on the power of physical activity to support social inclusion – both within the CIVIS Alliance and across society. Participation is open to students and staff of all partner universities.

Global CIVIS Days: Apply to participate in the Panathlon in Athens – Read the full article

A bottle of Pepto-Bismol stomach reliever. Photo: Mathias Nero

2022-04-19

Structure of the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol revealed

Researchers have applied advanced electron microscopy techniques to finally unveil the structure of the widely used and century-old active pharmaceutical ingredient bismuth subsalicylate.

Structure of the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol revealed – Read the full article

Sustainable Chemistry Chemistry Health and Living Conditions Climate and Environment

2022-04-12

Stockholm University top 50 in the world within four subjects

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 places Stockholm University within the global top 50 in four subjects, and number one in Sweden in five subjects. The highest ranked subject is Environmental Science where Stockholm University is ranked 28 in the world.

Stockholm University top 50 in the world within four subjects – Read the full article

Fiskehamn med båtar i olika storlekar. Cykel i förgrunden.

2022-04-12

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